Absolution

Mixing themes of misguided teenage spirit, religious responsibility and mortal sin, Absolution is a complex murder mystery which gave Richard Burton one of his strongest cinema roles of the 1970s. Set in an exclusive boarding school, we focus on Benji (Dominic Guard) who decides to play a prank and confesses to overly-strict Father Goddard (Burton) that he’s murdered a man named Blakey (Billy Connolly in his screen debut). Goddard uncovers the lie but when Benji confesses to the murder again, the priest finds his life turning into an ever-darkening nightmare. Written by Anthony Shaffer (The Wicker Man) and directed by Anthony Page (The Lady Vanishes) this is a suspenseful and twisted tale which utilises its remote setting to truly turn up the tension.

LIMITED EDITION FEATURES:

• O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE
• BOOKLET BY ANDREW GRAVES

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• High Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio 
  
• 2.0 LPCM Dual-Mono
  
• Optional English Subtitles 
  
• Audio Commentary by Kim Newman and Sean Hogan
  
• Audio Commentary by Kevin Lyons
  
• Also Features the 2018 Director’s Cut
  
• The Devil to Pay - Anthony Page on Absolution
  
• Them and Us - Dominic Guard on Absolution
  
• Image Gallery
  
• Original Trailer
• Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore

TECHNICAL SPECS:

• Region Code: B
• Audio: 2.0 LPCM Dual-Mono
• Picture: 1080p HD 1.85:1
• Runtime: 95 mins approx.
• Language: English
  
• Subtitles: English 
  
• Cert:  18
• Theatrical Release Date: 1978