There are those who kill violently!
Film Synopsis
The Driller Killer (1979) follows downtown artist Reno Miller as he struggles to complete a large painting while facing unpaid rent, deteriorating relationships, and constant noise from the punk scene surrounding his apartment. As his mental state worsens and encounters with derelicts begin triggering obsessive fears and hallucinations, he starts roaming the streets at night committing brutal murders with a power drill. This urban psychological horror film centers on mental collapse within a decaying city environment, as personal pressures intensify, with artistic frustration, economic desperation, and psychological breakdown.
The Driller Killer Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Arrow BD-ALL/US 2016 | Cult Epics DVD-0/US 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Actor Abel Ferrara, Moderated by Brad Stevens | ||
| Mulberry Street | ||
| Willing and Abel: Ferraraology 101 - Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas | ||
| Laine and Abel: An Interview with the Driller Killer - Interview with Director Abel Ferrara | ||
| Filmography: Director/Actor Abel Ferrara | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||
| “Could This Be Love” - With Optional Commentary with Director/Actor Abel Ferrara | ||
| “Nicky’s Film” | ||
| “Porto-Pack” Commercial | ||
| “The Hold Up” - With Optional Commentary with Director/Actor Abel Ferrara | ||
| Trailer: “Nine Lives of a Wet Pussy” |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Arrow’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Michael Pattison and Brad Stevens. It is also available as a SteelBook.
- Cult Epics’ “2-Disc Limited Edition” DVD includes a booklet with writing by Brad Stevens.
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