Cruising (1980)

Description

Cruising (1980) – Blu-ray Companion Disc Review
Arrow Video | 102 min | R | February 25, 2025 (Limited Edition from 4K Ultra HD Set)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Disc Specs

• Video: 1080p High Definition (HD master derived from the same 4K restoration)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, plus LPCM 2.0 stereo track
• Subtitles: English SDH (optional)
• Region: A (Blu-ray format)
• Number of Discs: 1 (Blu-ray companion included in the 2-disc 4K UHD Limited Edition set)

Video Quality
This Blu-ray delivers a clean HD presentation sourced from the 4K-negatives-based master. Detail, contrast, and film grain are all faithfully reproduced in 1080p — maintaining the restoration’s cinematic texture and fidelity even on non-UHD systems.

Audio Quality
Offers robust DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround for a more immersive sound experience, with a LPCM 2.0 stereo track included for purists or simpler setups. Both tracks are well-balanced and support the film’s tense, atmospheric score and ambient soundscapes.

Special Features

• New interview with actress Karen Allen
• New interview with editor Bud S. Smith
• New interview with actor Jay Acovone
• New interview with actor Mike Starr
• New interview with actor Mark Zecca
• New interview with detective/consultant Randy Jurgensen
• “Mineshaft Memories” archival interview with Wally Wallace (former Mineshaft manager)
• Visual essay “Breaking the Codes” exploring hanky codes
• Short documentary “Stop the Movie,” capturing the original protests
• Archival featurettes: The History of Cruising and Exorcising Cruising
• William Friedkin’s Q&A from BeyondFest 2022
• Extensive image gallery of promotional, set, and concept art

✅ Overall Recommendation
This Blu-ray companion is a rich, well-crafted bonus disc that reinforces the value of the Limited Edition. It complements the 4K disc with excellent HD image and audio quality while delivering a deep vault of archival and new featurettes—perfect for fans of Friedkin’s film or collectors of deluxe editions.