Mike Flanagan Slasher Gem Hush Is Also Getting a Physical Media Release

Mike FlanaganA seriously underrated horror movie. silence Hard proof that fan campaigns can be effective. Not only was the film released digitally just days ago (after Netflix removed it from its catalog), but Shout Factory is also working on a physical release of silenceUsers on X, formerly known as Twitter, spread the rumors like a virus, but Flanagan himself took the microphone to announce the release in a very strange way.

Flanagan used X to advertise the release from his screening room. The video features cool memorabilia from Flanagan's films, such as Rose's hat from Dr. Sleep And a priest's shirt from Midnight MassThere is also a T-800 arm and The missilehelmet. But what stands out is the audience sitting in the theater. Flanagan himself, but also silenceX cast: Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Trucco, Samantha Sloyan. The X post reads as follows:

“I’m excited to announce that thanks to Shout Factory, HUSH will finally be available on physical media for the first time ever this November. As the cast reunion video might suggest, this collector’s edition is packed with special features.

Visit https://shoutfactory.com/products/hush-collectors-edition… to get your physical copy of HUSH.”

In the video, Flanagan confirms that Shout Factory is gearing up for an actual release of the 2016 horror film. After cracking some jokes about the different versions of the film (the Muppets version doesn't sound too bad), Flanagan offers some details about which ones will be included in the 4K UHD release.

silence The film was originally released on Netflix and received critical acclaim. It holds a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest rating in Flanagan's film catalog, tying with his adaptation of the novel. The Haunting of Hill HouseThe film revolves around Maddie Young, a deaf-mute horror novelist, who must confront a violent killer who arrives at her secluded home in the middle of the night. Using only her wits, Maddie decides to defend herself, even if the masked killer has some advantages.

Hush Gets a Release Worth Its Weight in Gold

Shout Factory Release silence It contains several special features as well as multiple versions of the film. Some of this content will only be available on this physical media release and has never been released on any platform before. According to Comic Book, here are the details for the four-disc set:

Disc 1 (4K UHD, Original Release):

• New 4K restoration in 2024: Supervised and approved by director Mike Flanagan.
• New Audio Commentary: With Mike Flanagan, actor and co-writer Kate Siegel, and actors Samantha Sloan, John Gallagher Jr., and Michael Trucco.

Disc 2 (4K UHD, “Shush Cut”):

• New 4K restoration 2024 – Black & White “Shush Cut”: Supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan
• New Audio Commentary: With Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel.
• New audio mix for 2024 “Shush Cut”.

Disc 3 (Blu-ray, original and “Shush Cut”):

• New 4K restoration in 2024: Supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
• New audio commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher Jr., and Michael Trucco (original version).
• New 4K restoration in 2024 – Black & White “Shush Cut”: Supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
• New Audio Commentary: With Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel (“Shush Cut”).
• New audio mix for 2024 “Shush Cut”.

Disc Four (Blu-ray, Special Features):

• New long-form picture-in-picture video commentary: With Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher Jr., and Michael Trucco (original version).
• New interview with Samantha Sloyan.
• New interview with Kate Siegel.
• New Interview with John Gallagher Jr.
• New interview with Michael Trucco.
• New interview with Mike Flanagan.
• New interview with producer Trevor Macy.
• New interview with composers The Newton Brothers.
• New interview with director of photography James Knisst.