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Step into the blood-soaked revenge saga of Quentin Tarantino's iconic Kill Bill: Volume 1 with this stunning SteelBook Edition. Featuring Uma Thurman as the relentless Bride, this explosive tale of vengeance and redemption is a masterclass in action filmmaking, blending stylized violence, razor-sharp dialogue, and unforgettable visuals.
Uma Thurman reunites with Tarantino for Kill Bill: Volume 1, their last film was Pulp Fiction ten years prior. The goal of Kill Bill: Volume 1 was to pay homage to Japanese martial arts films, and it does so wonderfully here.
Utilizing masterful filmmaking techniques, Tarantino crafts the ultimate and very rewarding revenge flick. Kill Bill: Volume 1 tells the story of The Bride, a former assassin who decides to leave her clan when she finds out she’s pregnant. Thurman is great in the role, she’s far less bubbly than she has been in the past, and everyone had probably forgotten about her up to this point.
David Carradine plays Bill, and his dismissal of the Bride is brutal. Accompanied by the rest of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, he enters the church where the Bride is set to marry and massacres everyone - her new fiance, all of his family, the priest, even the piano man. The squad takes turns beating the hell out of her, before Bill places one bullet in her head to finish the job.
Too bad for him, it doesn’t work, and she survives albeit in a coma. For years she sleeps before suddenly waking up. Her baby gone, a metal plate in her head, and feeling completely betrayed, The Bride (also known as Beatrix Kiddo) sets her sights on full blown revenge on every single member of the squad - Vivica A. Fox as Vernita Green (aka Copperhead), O-Ren Ishi played by Lucy Liu (aka Cottonmouth), Elle Driver played by Daryl Hannah (aka California Mountain Snake), and Bill’s brother - Bud, played by Tarantino favorite Michael Madsen (aka Sidewinder). The plot is to destroy each one, leading up to Bill - hence the title.
One can’t speak of Kill Bill: Volume 1 and not touch on The Bride’s battle with the Crazy 88s. This scene takes the Bride to Tokyo where she decimates the 88 bodyguards protecting O-Ren. It’s the bloodiest scene in the entire film and it’s a high point of film for the 2000s because of the seamless production and camera work by Tarantino. A lot of time went into making this one of the most graphic fight scenes to pay homage to those yakuza films from Japan, and each death is marked with a type of uniqueness that you won’t find in a lot of films these days. It may seem preposterous to refer to a death scene as art, but that’s essentially what we have going on here with Kill Bill: Volume 1.
This 4K Ultra HD release delivers the film in unparalleled resolution, capturing every detail of Tarantino’s visionary direction. The accompanying Blu-ray disc ensures compatibility and flexibility for your viewing needs. Encased in an exquisitely designed SteelBook, this edition is a must-have for collectors and fans alike.
Lionsgate Limited Exclusive SteelBook / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K
Home Video Distributor: Lionsgate
Available on Blu-ray - January 21, 2025
Screen Formats: 2.40:1
Subtitles: English; Spanish
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Discs: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A
The action explodes in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Volume 1, presented in eye-popping 4K for the first time. This acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, and Vivica A. Fox in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it’s time for payback. Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it’s a kill-or-be-killed fight she did not start, but one she will finish. Loaded with explosive action and outrageous humor, Kill Bill Volume 1 is a must-see motion picture event.
VIDEO
Presented in spellbinding Dolby Vision® HDR, this stunning 4K UHD edition preserves Tarantino’s cinematic vision and the richness of Robert Richardson’s original cinematography. The film has been meticulously remastered from beginning to end, resulting in a superior visual experience that far surpasses the upscaled releases of the past years. Colors are more vibrant, details are sharper, and the overall picture quality is nothing short of breathtaking. This meticulous attention to detail has truly elevated a beloved classic into a new era of home entertainment.
AUDIO
Per Tarantino’s wishes, the original 5.1 audio mix is presented on the UHD release.
Supplements:
Commentary:
- None
Special Features:
Immerse yourself in the film's striking cinematography and iconic soundtrack, brought to life with premium video and audio quality. Explore the mind behind the madness with bonus features, including behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, and commentary. Whether you're revisiting the Bride's journey or experiencing it for the first time, Kill Bill: Volume 1 in this SteelBook format is the definitive way to enjoy one of modern cinema's most influential masterpieces.
- SteelBook art by Matt Taylor
- The Making of Kill Bill Volume 1
- The “5, 6, 7, 8’s” Bonus Musical Performances
- Tarantino Trailers:
- Reservoir Dogs
- Jackie Brown
- Kill Bill Volume 1 Teaser
- Kill Bill Volume 1 Bootleg Trailer
- Kill Bill Volume 2 Teaser
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Composite Blu-ray Grade |
MPAA Rating: R.
Runtime: 107 mins
Director: Rob Reiner
Writer: William Goldman
Cast: James Caan; Kathy Bates; Richard Farnsworth
Genre: Horror | Thriller
Tagline: This Christmas there will be... Misery.
Memorable Movie Quote: "You want it? You want it? Eat it! Eat it till ya choke, you sick, twisted fuck!"
Theatrical Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Official Site:
Release Date: November 30, 1990
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: October 12, 2021.
Synopsis: After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.