Body Heat 4K UHD + Blu-Ray (Criterion Collection)

Synopsis:
On the sweltering coast of South Florida, small-town lawyer Ned Racine becomes involved in a passionate affair with Matty Walker, the unhappy wife of a wealthy businessman. As their relationship intensifies, the pair begin plotting her husband's murder. What follows is a web of deception, manipulation, and unexpected twists that pay homage to classic film noir while reinventing it for a modern audience.

Film Information

• Year: 1981
• Country: United States
• Runtime: 113 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Language: English
• Color
• Director: Lawrence Kasdan
• Starring:
  • William Hurt
  • Kathleen Turner
  • Ted Danson

Why It's Important

• Considered one of the defining erotic thrillers of the 1980s.
• A modern reimagining of classic film noir, particularly drawing inspiration from Double Indemnity.
• Marked Kathleen Turner's breakout role.
• Features a memorable score by John Barry and an atmosphere that captures the oppressive Florida heat as a central element of the story.

Director-Approved 4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition Features

• New 4K digital restoration supervised by editor Carol Littleton and approved by Lawrence Kasdan
• Uncompressed stereo soundtrack
• Alternate 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• 4K UHD presentation with Dolby Vision HDR
• New interview with Kasdan
• New conversation between Carol Littleton and film historian Bobbie O'Steen
• Archival interviews featuring Kasdan, Littleton, William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Ted Danson, cinematographer Richard H. Kline, and composer John Barry
• Deleted scenes
• Original theatrical trailer
• English SDH subtitles
• Essay by author Megan Abbott
• New cover artwork by Michael Boland