ADDITION: BFI - Region 'B' - Blu-ray (September 2015): Firstly, this can only be obtained (presently) in the Otto Preminger Film Noir Collection (Limited Edition 3 - disc Blu-ray set,) with Fallen Angel and Where the Sidewalk Ends.  BFI's new 1080P looks quite pleasing - brighter and more detail - while supporting the grain structure. Single-layered with a modest bitrate but, like the DVD comparisons, superior in appearance to Fallen Angel., and vying for top presentation status with Where the Sidewalk Ends.  I not sure Whirlpool can look much better.

Again we get another wonderful score from David Raksin's (Fallen Angel, Laura, Bigger Than Life, The Big Combo) and in lossless via the, robust, linear PCM track at 2304 kbps. There are optional English subtitles on the region 'B'-locked Blu-ray disc.

BFI again add another educational full length commentary by Adrian Martin (originally from April 2009) and its interesting to hear a different discussion than the, also excellent, Richard Schickel one on the Fox DVD. There is also theatrical trailer and the package contains an illustrated booklet with essays by Edward Buscombe and full film credits.

An addictive Noirs that gets better on repeat viewings. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this in 1080P - and its a positive note in support of the Limited Edition Blu-ray set.

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ADDITION: Fox  NTSC - Sept - 05 - The Fox is superior in all categories except subtitles - it is sharper, has better grey scale and contrast. I think I may be off on some frame matches below but I don't think it would makes too much of a difference in this case (well cropping is not decidedly shown because of my inaccuracy) - the image superiority of the Fox is obvious. It also has a commentary that I haven't delved into too much yet - the start sounds like another good one from Schickel though. One area that BFI always seems to best their competitors is in the menus (and in this case cover too!) - which are beautiful and look even better next to the Fox's lackluster ones. Anyway - choice is obvious - and the Fox is very reasonably priced too. Great for Noir fans.

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ON THE BFI DVD: I would place the image quality somewhere between "Fallen Angel" and "Where the Sidewalk Ends". Relatively sharp picture showing some film grain and is very acceptable considering the age of the film. I saw some damage in the beginning, but it disappeared throughout the remainder of the film. Only difference in Extras from the above 2 is there is no trailer. Great to have this on DVD. Kudos for the subtitles. Thanks BFI !out of  

Gary W. Tooze