The Survivor [Limited Edition Blu-ray]

Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, and Joseph Cotten star in The Survivor, a terrifying tale of supernatural horror from director David Hemmings. When pilot David Keller (Powell) is the sole survivor of a plane crash, he begins to experience terrifying visions. Assisted by a clairvoyant (Agutter) who claims to have contacted the crash victims, Keller starts to investigate the cause of the accident, only to find that those who can help him keep turning up dead. Based on the novel by James Herbert, this film is a classic of Ozploitation horror.

• Brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
• Three presentations of the film: the previously unseen director’s cut (100 mins); the original Australian theatrical version (99 mins); and the shorter US version (81 mins)
• Original mono audio
• Audio commentary on the Australian version with producer Antony I Ginnane and film critic and archivist Jaimie Leonarder (2018)
• Audio commentary on the Australian version with Ginnane and horror hostess Katarina Leigh Waters (2012)
• ‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interviews (2008): outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Ginnane and cinematographer John Seale
• The Legacy of James Herbert (2016): critic David Flint and filmmaker and academic Christopher Cooke explore the work of the acclaimed horror author, with a focus on The Survivor
• Antony I Ginnane on ‘The Survivor’ (2004): an introduction to the film
• Clapperboard: ‘The Survivor’ (1980): excerpts from the Australian TV programme, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with actors Joseph Cotten, Peter Sumner, Jenny Agutter, Ralph Cotterill and Angela Punch McGregor
• Archival TV interview with Peter Sumner (1980)
• Original promotion

• Limited Edition Blu-ray release from Powerhouse Films
• Features three distinct versions of the film
• Includes extensive archival and new special features

• Media Format: Blu-ray
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Run Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes (Note: Feature lengths vary across the three presentations: 100 mins, 99 mins, 81 mins)
• Language: English
• Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Actors: Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten
• Director: David Hemmings
• Release Date: 30 Mar. 2026
• Weight: 240g
• Dimensions: 200x170x20mm

Experience this classic Ozploitation horror, presented here in a definitive Limited Edition Blu-ray release featuring multiple cuts and comprehensive bonus materials.