The Man Who Haunted Himself Blu-ray

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Directed by Basil Dearden
UK 1970

In this creepy psychological thriller, conservative executive Harold Pelham (a harrowing and atypical performance by Roger Moore - The Wild Geese, Gold) is involved in a car accident and declared momentarily dead. When he’s eventually released from the hospital, Pelham discovers that his exact double has recently been seen in places that he’s never been, taken over his family, undermined his business and even begun an extramarital affair. Is Pelham being stalked by a doppelgänger with a taste for the wild life, or is he simply a man going insane? The Man Who Haunted Himself was Roger Moore’s last movie before taking over the role of James Bond on seven 007 classics, as well as the final film by legendary director Basil Dearden (They Came to a City, Dead of Night, Pool of London).

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Basil Dearden's final film is a psychological thriller, adapted from an episode of the Alfred Hitchcock Presents television series. Roger Moore stars as wealthy business executive Harold Pelham, who becomes involved in a terrible car accident. While recovering from his injuries, his alter ego is unleashed and begins to live Pelham's life where he left off. When Pelham returns to his home and his job, he discovers his alter ego has not only undermined his business, but began an affair with a minor acquaintance and revitalized his previously unexciting sex life with his wife. This was Moore's final film before he took over the role of James Bond with Live and Let Die.

Excerpt from B+N located HERE

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Theatrical Release: July 18th, 1970

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Review: Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray

Box Cover		CLICK to order from: Also available on Blu-ray in the UK from Network:
Distribution	Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray
Runtime	1:33:58.549
Video	1.75:1 1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 23,594,709,716 bytes Feature: 19,948,382,208 bytes Video Bitrate: 24.95 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate Blu-ray:
Audio	DTS-HD Master Audio English 1554 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1554 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit) Commentary: Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Subtitles	English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Kino 1.75:1 1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 23,594,709,716 bytes Feature: 19,948,382,208 bytes Video Bitrate: 24.95 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details: • Audio Commentary with star Roger Moore and uncredited writer/producer Bryan Forbes. moderated by journalist Jonathan Sothcott • Masters of Horror Joe Dante and Stuart Gordon on "The Man Who Haunted Himself" (18:07) • Theatrical Trailer (3:09) Blu-ray Release Date: May 7th, 2019 Standard Blu-ray Case Chapters 12

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

Kino Lorber transfer the Roger Moore psychological thriller The Man Who Haunted Himself to a new Blu-ray edition. It's on a single-layered disc in the 1.75:1 aspect ratio. Frankly, it looks marvelous in 1080P. Colors are deep and rich, detail is impressive in the film's close-ups and the HD presentation is impressive in-motion. No damage, speckles or marks - overall, this looks great.

The audio is transferred in a 2.0 channel 16-bit DTS-HD Master audio track that sounds competent in exporting the film's deeper audio requirements (speeding cars etc.) and the score by Michael J. Lewis (The Legacy, The Medusa Touch, 11 Harrowhouse, Julius Caesar) which can be strangely passive before exporting haunting qualities. The lossless audio quality is decent and dialogue is clear and audible. There are optional English subtitles on this Region 'A'-locked Blu-ray.

Kino add an interesting audio commentary, previously available on the DVD, with star Roger Moore and uncredited writer/producer Bryan Forbes. moderated by journalist Jonathan Sothcott. Deep-voiced Moore (his first commentary) is engaging, humble and humorous in regards to the production and parts of his career. Forbes is more matter-of-fact about details knowing more minutia about the filmmaking of The Man Who Haunted Himself. There is also an 18-minute video piece - Masters of Horror Joe Dante and Stuart Gordon on "The Man Who Haunted Himself" where they talk about and appreciate the film, its plot and Moore. Lastly, is a theatrical trailer.

This is a reasonably effective film with the doppelgänger convention and Moore's impressive acting in the dual roles. You kind of wish it had gone further with an abrupt ending to the suspense but it did have an appealing Seconds-like vibe to it. The Blu-ray transfer is surprisingly strong and the commentary elevates the package. An intriguing film that is pleasing to own in this format.

Gary Tooze

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