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From renowned horror/suspense Director, Sam Raimi (Evil Dead 1 & 2, The Quick and the Dead and currently working on Spider-Man) comes an amazing psychological thriller, about a small-town clairvoyant who supports her family by helping friends and neighbours with their problems. Her talents are put to the test however, when she becomes entangled in a murder investigation that divides the town...

Collecting almost $6 million at the Australian box-office, The Gift is a highly anticipated DVD release with its hours of extra value all presented on an attractive picture disc. With its amazing cast including Australia's own Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Greg Kinnear, Giovanni Ribisi and Hilary Swank, the talent profiles included on this DVD are a must-see.

A true collector's item, this psychological thriller is presented in its original widescreen format and boasts features such as a ‘Look Inside’ - the making of The Gift featurette, which gives all of the behind-the-scenes action about what techniques were used to capture such an intense theme for the film. Add to this the original theatrical The Gift movie trailer and bonus movie trailers, as well as animated menus and a music video of Neko Case’s ‘Furnace Room Lullaby’ - this is one DVD that promises enthusiasts edge-of-your-seat entertainment.

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Finding Forrester is an unforgettable drama beautifully transferred to DVD, telling the story of a reclusive novelist and a young, gifted scholar-athlete. A compelling and richly told drama from the Director of Goodwill Hunting and To Die For, and starring Academy Award® winner Sean Connery and acting debutante Rob Brown; the DVD boasts a special featurette titled ‘Found: Rob Brown’, which tells the story of the young actor’s phenomenal motion picture debut.

Exclusive to DVD is also an intricate behind-the-scenes, 15 minute ‘Making Of’ featurette as well as two deleted scenes, talent profiles, the original theatrical Finding Forrester movie trailer and bonus movie trailers, which can all be accessed through the animated menus on this eye-catching picture disc.

Dead Sexy (R18+)Release Date: October 17
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An erotic thriller guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat and hot under the collar, Dead Sexy is the first of Columbia TriStar’s sexy DVD titles in 2001. Seductive Shannon Tweed (Naked Lies, Forbidden Sins) plays Kate McBain, a detective who goes undercover in the dark world of high-class prostitution to catch a killer who is leaving a trail of dead young women across the city.

Featuring original widescreen presentation of the film, the original movie trailer and talent profiles, this DVD proves that being dead sexy can be murder.

Beautiful Creatures (MA15+) Release Date: October 3
A refreshing original thriller presented in its original widescreen format for maximum enjoyment. Three dangerous men and two beautiful women are the key ingredients to this suspenseful thriller, enhanced by the addition of production notes, cast (including Rachel Weisz, The Mummy and The Mummy Returns) and filmmaker notes and an original theatrical trailer. This DVD will be released simultaneously with its VHS rental release.

In the Name of the Father (M15+) Release Date: October 3
Based on a true story and nominated for seven Academy Awards®, In the Name of the Father is a compelling drama and a DVD you’ll love to watch again and again. Petty Irish criminal Gerry Conlon played by Daniel Day Lewis (My Left Foot, The Boxer) is sentenced to life in prison after being tortured and manipulated into confessing to a crime he did not commit.

A hit at box offices around the world, the DVD with its original widescreen presentation comes enhanced with such special features as production notes, filmmaker and cast notes from Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite (The Usual Suspects, Romeo & Juliet) and Emma Thompson (Sense & Sensibility, Primary Colours) to name a few, all on an attention-grabbing picture disc.

The Boxer – Collector's Edition (M15+) Release Date: October 3
Released from prison after 14 years for his part in IRA activities, David Flynn (Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis) is determined to avoid the bloodshed that was such a part of his past. Presented brilliantly in its original widescreen format, The Boxer DVD is a must-have for any Daniel Day-Lewis fan. It includes insightful special features such as an alternate ending, ‘Fighting for Peace Inside the Boxer’ feature, deleted scenes, 2 audio commentaries and much more!

For further information about any of the above-mentioned titles, please refer to the Software Features Table attached. These latest DVD titles will be available to purchase or rent from major retailers across Australia.

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