Umbrella Home Entertainment is releasing a Primer Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for the revered 2004 sci-fi thriller.
Two men fracture the seams of time in the dark sci-fi Primer, directed by Shane Carruth (Upstream Color). Made for $7000, this lo-fi monument to indie filmmaking is known to scramble, bend, and short-circuit the minds of those who see it. Coveted as a realistic vision of time travel, Umbrella has dissected it further with a new critical commentary and a new video essay.
By day, a small group of engineers work for a large corporation. By night, they conduct extracurricular experiments in their garage. While tweaking their latest project, they accidentally discover it has highly unexpected capabilities … ones that may enable them to do and gain anything they conceive.
Taking advantage of this opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences could be their last.
The film stars Carruth, David Sullivan (Argo, Sharp Objects), Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, and Jay Butler (Raw Deal).
Primer Collector’s Edition Details
The Primer Collector’s Edition Blu-ray can be ordered via the Umbrella webstore and will release on May 22, 2024. The list of extras for it is below.
- A 48 page book featuring essay by Travis Johnson, Q&A with the director, behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- Custom design rigid slipcase
- Custom design slipcase
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
- NEW! Critical commentary by Andrew Frost Sci-Fi expert and author, arts critic for Guardian and ABC
- NEW! Video Essay by Simon Foster, director of Sydney SF Film Festival and journalist (SBS film)
- Feature length audio Commentary with Director Shane Carruth
- Feature length audio Commentary with cast and crew
- Trailer
- Irish Trailer
