Prophecy (1979) – Special Features Blu-ray

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Prophecy (1979) – Special Features Blu-ray Disc Review
Disc Type: Blu-ray (BD-50 – Bonus Features Disc Only)
️ Release Date: May 20, 2025
️ Distributor: Kino Lorber
️ Main Feature: Available only on the 4K disc

SPECIAL FEATURES – 4.5/5

The Blu-ray disc in this 4K set is entirely dedicated to bonus content, featuring a wealth of archival featurettes originally produced by Shout Factory in 2019. All content is in standard HD, most are not subtitled, and the disc includes a reversible cover and slipcover packaging for collectors.

Featurettes:

• ️ Commentary (4K disc only) – Note: The new commentary by Bryan Reesman and Max Evry is only on the 4K disc.
• All of Our Sins (19 min)
  Actress Talia Shire shares her thoughts on working with director John Frankenheimer, discusses her character, and reflects on the film’s TV-to-film production dynamics.
• Bearing Up (19 min)
  Robert Foxworth recalls his audition, his experience on set, and his opinions on the creature design.
• Bear and Grin It (13 min)
  Screenwriter David Seltzer discusses his creative process, the film’s environmental angle, and tensions with Frankenheimer over its execution.
• Hard to Bear (20 min)
  Makeup effects designer Tom Burman gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creature effects and his working relationship with Frankenheimer.
• Prophecy Prodigy (22 min)
  Effects artist Allan Apone discusses the team’s creative approach to building the monster and staging its scenes.
• The Man Behind the Mask (22 min)
  Mime artist Tom McLoughlin, who portrayed the mutated bear, details his physical preparation and costume experience.

Vintage Promo Material:

• Radio Spots (3 min) – Original audio promos for the film.
• ️ Theatrical Trailer (2 min) – Classic marketing trailer from the original release.

✅ FINAL VERDICT – 4.5/5

This special features disc is a fantastic deep dive into the troubled production and cult legacy of Prophecy. While the film itself is only available on the 4K disc, fans will find rich insight, technical commentary, and production stories here that elevate the appreciation of this weirdly compelling eco-horror entry.

For completists and horror scholars alike, this extras disc is a mutated gem worth unearthing.