Includes a 4K restoration (SDR) and unique extras like exclusive audio commentaries and visual essays specific to their label . How to tell Which Version of Possession (1981) I watched
| Feature | Second Sight Films (UK) | Umbrella Entertainment (AUS) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Producer-approved 4K restoration, HDR/Dolby Vision | Director-approved 4K restoration, standard HDR | | Disc Configuration | 3 discs (1 UHD, 2 BD) | 2 discs (1 UHD, 1 BD) | | Packaging | Rigid slipcase, 2 hardcover books (431 total pages) | Hardbox with slipcase, 1 hardcover book (160 pages), poster | | Unique Extras | del Toro featurette; US re-edit included | None | | Price | Higher (~$65 MSRP) | Lower (~$37) | possession 1981 uncut edition exclusive
The uncut version dedicates significant time to the psychological warfare between Mark (Sam Neill) and Anna (Isabelle Adjani). The reinstated dialogue and extended arguments showcase a relationship rotting from the inside out. Without these scenes, the later supernatural escalations feel unearned. With them, the tentacled monster serves as a literal, physical manifestation of their mutual grief, jealousy, and resentment. 2. Unrated, Visceral Body Horror Includes a 4K restoration (SDR) and unique extras