NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Indicator bring the Blu-ray world premiere of Jamil Dehlavi's 1992 film, "Immaculate Conception" to a dual-layered disc with a strong maxed out bitrate. This is an all new 2K restoration by Powerhouse Films from the original negative, supervised and approved by director Jamil Dehlavi and cinematographer Nic Knowland. The image has solid detail and pleasing, film-like, grain, more noticeable in the exterior daylight shots. Contrast is well layered in the high resolution revealing information in the darker parts of the frame. It is more outstanding restoration work from the folks at Indicator.

The audio transfer consist of two options, the first being the original 2.0 stereo in 24-bit linear PCM. We are also given the choice of watching the film with an alternative original mono mix - also LPCM. I would recommend the stereo option here, but both sound competent - even and clear. There is a score by Richard Harvey (The House of the Long Shadows, Lady Chatterley)  There are optional English SDH subtitles on this Region Free Blu-ray.

Indicator include four interviews as supplements. "Saints and Sinners" is a 6-minute interview with writer, producer, director Jamil Dehlavi. "A Dangerous Picture" is a 20-minute talk with actor James Wilby recalling the difficulty and luck involved with the production of the film. "Leap of Faith" is a 21-minute interview with actor Ronny Jhutti remembering the experience of working on his feature-film debut. "Exotic Warmth" is a 17-minute extra with Nic Knowland reflecting on the challenges of making the film on location. Also included here is the film's original trailer and an exclusive 28-page booklet with a new essay by Naman Ramachandran, Jeff Billington on Nic Knowland, Jamil Dehlavi on Immaculate Conception, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits.

Immaculate Conception is a difficult film to see since its production and a great choice to some to Blu-ray from Indicator. It once again highlights the impressive work of director Jamil Dehlavi, and fans of Dehlavi should definitely check this out. Indicator have a great 2k restoration here, with some very informative extras.

Colin Zavitz