It’s not easy to follow up an instant classic debut with yet another spectacular film, but that’s just what Get Out director Jordan Peele did when Us was released earlier this year. The movie received glowing reviews pretty much across the board, and did well at the box office, too, which isn’t easy for an original film to manage in these times of endless sequels and comic book dominance.
It helped that Peele sought out a magnificent cast for his second film, including Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss and Tim Heidecker. There’s not a lacklustre performance in the bunch.
We won’t go into the plot here, because it’s a movie best seen without knowing too much, and because we know some of you may have been waiting for Us to appear on streaming/physical after missing it at the cinema. That being said, there are objectively some spoilers in the special features detailed below, so watch out.
You’ll be able to get hold of Us via digital on 15th July, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD from 29th July, and here are the bonus features you can expect to find on the discs…
Scene Explorations:
The making of three iconic scenes from the film including the Tyler house massacre, Jason’s abduction and Adelaide’s underground flashback.
Seven Second Massacre
It’s a Trap
I Just Want My Little Girl Back
The Duality of Us:
Jordan Peele goes in-depth on some of the key themes and imagery in Us – including Doppelgängers, Hands Across America, The Nutcracker dance scene, rabbits and the infamous 11:11 coincidence.
The Monsters Within Us – Examine how the great cast were able to find their characters, whether they were playing one of the Wilsons or their sinister doppelgängers.
Tethered Together: Making Us Twice – Making of a movie is hard. Making a movie where all the main cast play dual roles can be downright mind-bending. In this piece, filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss some of the technical challenges to making the film, as well as some of the design choices for the characters.
Redefining a Genre: Jordan Peele’s Brand of Horror – In the space of two films, Jordan Peele has set himself apart as an invaluable artistic voice. Hear cast and filmmakers highlight what makes him so unique, as well as Jordan’s own thoughts on his inspirations and the relationship between horror and comedy.
Becoming Red – Using behind-the-scenes footage from between takes, we take a closer look at Lupita Nyong’o’s intense and mesmerising performance as “Red.”
Deleted Scenes
I Am Not Even Near You
Rabbit Season
That’s Badass
Driftwood
The P is Silent
I Wanna Go Home
We’re All Dying
Hilarious outtakes from the conversation between Winston Duke and Tim Heidecker on the beach.
As Above, So Below: Grand Pas de Deux
An extended version of the dance sequence from the film, cutting between adolescent Adelaide at her recital to Red in the Underpass.
As always, we remind you that special features can vary by format, territory and retailer.
