The screen’s classic of suspense!
Film Synopsis
The Climax (1944) portrays an ambitious young soprano whose extraordinary talent attracts the attention of a respected physician determined to shape her future according to his own troubled desires. As buried secrets, growing manipulation, and unsettling psychological control begin to overshadow her rise to the opera stage, those closest to her uncover disturbing truths that place her in increasing danger. Blending Gothic horror, psychological suspense, and musical drama, the film examines obsession, possessiveness, and the destructive pursuit of unattainable perfection.
The Climax Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2020 | Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026 | Eureka BD-B/UK/OOP 2022 | Universal DVD-R-0/US 2014 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] - Photos, Artwork | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Scream Factory’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror Collection, Volume 4” box set with Night Key (1937), Night Monster (1942) and House of Horrors (1946); and contains a 12-page illustrated booklet.
- Umbrella’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
- Eureka’s Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Terror” box set with Night Key (1937) and The Black Castle (1952). It contains a booklet with writing by Stephen Jacobs.
- Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
- Universal’s DVD contains no extras. It is included in “The Boris Karloff Collection” box set with Night Key (1937), Tower of London (1939), The Strange Door (1951) and The Black Castle (1952).
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Collector’s guide
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| Editions | |
|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby Eureka BD |
| Audio Commentary by Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Eureka] - Photos, Artwork Eureka BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] Scream Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Scream Factory BD |