This listing is for the standard edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray. The limited edition gold foil magnet clasp slipcase + slipcover set (designed by Rich Long) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging.
Catherine's life is one of luxury. But since the death of her beloved father, her stately family home, luxurious car, and refined sensibilities have not brought her happiness. Aloof and disinterested in her husband and daughter, Catherine prefers to spend her evenings engaged in sensual fantasies while sitting amongst the items from her childhood bedroom, now stored in a dark attic. But one stormy night, while seated in front of a large mirror, her father - or a demon in his shape - appears in the reflection, promising her untold pleasures and happiness if she simply comes through the glass. Frightened at first, Catherine eventually gives in and begins to visit the steadily more sinister world inside the mirror. But with each dream-like trip, the dark truths of her past, which she has tried so long to forget, start becoming more and more clear, all as the sinister power of temptation becomes wholly irresistible...
An unsettling supernatural thriller which explores the terror of long buried trauma, director Jonas Middleton (Just Before Dawn) and screenwriter Ron Wertheim's (Memories Within Miss Aggie) genre defying masterpiece, THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, ranks as one of the finest examples of hardcore filmmaking ever produced. Assembling a outstanding cast headed by Catherine Burgess (Cinderella 2000, Expose Me Lovely), Jamie Gillis (Dracula Sucks), Teri Hall (The Story of Joanna), Kim Pope (The Intrusion), and Roger Caine (Martin) and featuring an acclaimed original score composed by Arlon Ober (Eating Raoul) and Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th), this unforgettable journey into the macabre is at last making its 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut from Mélusine, newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original negative and loaded with extras.
directed by: Jonas Middleton starring: Jamie Gillis, Catherine Burgess, Kim Pope, Terri Hall, Roger Caine 1976 / 92 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
2-Disc Set: 4K Ultra HD + Region Free Blu-ray
Brand new feature length audio commentary with director Jonas Middleton moderated by film historian Ashley West
Original Theatrical Trailer
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Unfiltered Hell Sequence
Locations Featurette
Archival Image Gallery
Director Jonas Middleton’s first feature “Cherry Blossom” (1972)
Original Theatrical Trailer for “Cherry Blossom”
An Archival Video Interview with director Jonas Middleton courtesy of The Rialto Report
Audio Interview with director Jonas Middleton as featured on The Rialto Report podcast
Illustrated liner note booklet written by Ashley West of the Rialto Report
Reversible Cover Art
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.7959185 / 5 from 392 reviews.
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"Excellent release, transfer is superb, extras are great, and the packaging is a work of art!" — Jakob P.
"The film's 4K transfer looks great, and Melusine's presentation (love its black envelope case) is excellent." — Nick K.
"Great package, fantastic presentation and a wonderful classic slice of cinema." — James B.
Reviews
Great film, one critique
"The movie itself is great but the booklet included with the standard edition is so big that the box has trouble closing all the way. If the case was a bit more roomy to accommodate that, it would be 5 stars all the way."
— Jeremy B. (4/5)
Everything You’ve Ever Imagined
"But it’s okay for the plot too yes? Through the looking glass is a dark fairytale. Well crafted and VERY throughly acted. It is extremely bleak and nihilistic in its depiction of its story and the graphic elements bolster that. The package is beautifully decorated in gold leaf and the package itself is one of the most unique unboxing. It feels like you’re digging into something forbidden each time you get to it."
— Logan S. (5/5)
One of the better adult films of the era
"The restoration of this fantastic film is incredible! The colors and sound pop in a way I imagine rivals seeing it on the big screen. The special features included alone are worth the price"
— Chris B. (5/5)
Through The Looking Glass
"This was an interesting arty adult movie. The women were beautiful, and there are some interesting scenes. However, the quality of the packaging left a little bit to be desired. The blue-ray case caught on the inside of the slip box, which resulted in a damaged cover."
— David L. (4/5)
Wow! This is something else!
"Wow! This is something else! Very dark and pervasive film! The restoration is nice and the interview/commentary with the director really helps put you in his warped mindspace at the time of making this!"
— Charles S. (5/5)
Crazy artistic XXX take on
"Crazy artistic XXX take on Alice in Wonderland if it was all a psychological nightmare. Not sexy perse, but definitely leaves a lasting impression. Love the artwork on the case/slipcover, and the disc is pretty stacked with extras including a bonus feature."
— Kyle C. (4/5)
Mesmerizing and terrifying!
"Absolutely terrifying! I've never seen an adult film like this one before. The restoration looks fantastic too. Even past the sex, it's an extremely compelling psychodrama."
— Thomas T. (5/5)
Beautiful restoration and 4K release
"Beautiful restoration and 4K release by Melusine. Great movie with a good blend of erotica and actually story. Overall a very good release with nice scenes and atmosphere!"
— Onno G. (5/5)
Catharine Through The (Dirty) Looking Glass
"Beautifully composed, morally questionable daddy issue incest variation on Alice in Wonderland. Gothic vibes, at times surreal and very 70s (a compliment!) with a very nice score as well. Beautiful restoration just goes to show that a lot of pornographers were just as talented filmmakers as the "straight" guys. Definitely one of the most interesting and unique adult films of the era."
— Michael C. (5/5)
Golden Age Classic
"This is probably the best horror/xxx hybrid I've ever seen. Beautiful transfer and great bonus features."
— Jeffrey E. (5/5)
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