Peeping Tom – 4K 05/28/24
Michael Powell and Leo Marks encode their tale of a sick serial killer with 1001 wicked observations, insights and unflattering jokes about everything cinematic, emphasizing voyeuristic excess and obsession. Carl Boehm’s protagonist is a ‘very British Psycho’ who conducts his murderous crusade like an explorer in taboo territory, and fetishizes his cameras as sexual objects. Enraged Brit film critics demolished the film’s release, ending Powell’s stellar career; 20 years later, Martin Scorsese led the charge to rescue the director’s reputation. The extras extend the film’s meaning and context in several fascinating directions. An outstanding disc, in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.
05/28/24