Directed by the brilliant Terry Gilliam and based on Hunter S. Thompson’s novel of the same name, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” is a bizare psychedelic odyssey into the heart of the ‘American Dream.’ The film follows the frenzied journey of journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his lawyer Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) as they embark on a drug-fueled, action-packed trip to Las Vegas.
While covering a motorcycle race for a magazine, their quest descends into a chaotic exploration of excess, freedom, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960’s counterculture, the movie is a visually stunning, surreal, and often, quite grotesque satire that captures the spirit of Thompson’s gonzo journalism, blending reality with hallucinatory episodes in a critique of the decadence and depravity of American society.
Turbine, is a physical media company out of Germany and as they say in their “about” section, “”By fans for fans!” – that’s the motto that has been driving Turbine since 2004 to get the best out of movies and TV series on DVD and Blu-ray Disc and to satisfy collectors with special editions.
Here is their latest offering for the film that will melt your mind, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.”
(Trailer is NOT from this new release…. obviously… it looks like .5K)
Bonus Features:
Director’s Cut with full synchronization for the first time
Includes the German premiere of GONZO – THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON on a bonus Blu-ray! Two-hour documentary about the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson – narrated by Johnny Depp.
Audio commentary by director Terry Gilliam – with optional German/English subtitles
Interviews with actor Benicio Del Toro, producer Laila Nabulsi, cameraman Nicola Pecorini and others – with optional German/English subtitles
Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Terry Gilliam
Featurette Spotlight on Location
Behind the Scenes
EPK interviews with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro and Terry Gilliam
Trailer and TV-Spots
Extensive storyboard and production design galleries