Arrow Video The Addiction Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray

What matters most

If you’re looking for a fast-moving vampire story, The Addiction takes a more inward route. Abel Ferrara’s horror film follows philosophy student Kathleen Conklin after a vampire bite changes her relationship with daylight, blood and human nature. Set on New York’s streets and filmed in black and white, it brings a stark visual style to a story shaped by ideas as much as horror. This Limited Edition presents the film in a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, giving collectors a dedicated UHD edition to watch and keep.

The presentation is in 4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision and HDR10 compatibility. For viewing at home, that combination makes this release particularly suited to a UHD setup, while the monochrome photography and urban setting give the film a distinctive look. The cast includes Lili Taylor, Annabella Sciorra, Christopher Walken and Edie Falco, with Abel Ferrara directing. At 1 hour and 22 minutes, it also fits neatly into a shorter movie night.

Usage tips

This is an English-language UHD Blu-ray edition, so plan to watch it on a compatible UHD Blu-ray player and display setup. The film’s black-and-white photography and philosophical focus make it a good choice when you want a more reflective, atmospheric take on vampire horror rather than a story centred on action. Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are available, as are lossless 5.1 and 2.0 audio tracks.

Practical tips

The release includes one disc and a range of extras for viewers interested in the film’s production and context. There is an audio commentary by Ferrara, moderated by critic and biographer Brad Stevens, along with a documentary about the film featuring members of the cast and crew. Additional interviews with Ferrara and Stevens, an archival piece about Ferrara editing the film, the original trailer and an image gallery round out the on-disc material.

The collector-focused packaging adds a reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain, plus an illustrated booklet featuring writing by critic Michael Ewins and an archival Ferrara interview. These extras make the edition appealing beyond a straightforward film-only release, particularly for viewers who enjoy revisiting a movie through commentary, interviews and archival material.

Before you decide

Is this a 4K UHD release? Yes. It presents the film in 4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision and HDR10 compatibility on UHD Blu-ray.

What language and subtitle options are listed? The film is in English, with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

What’s included beyond the film? The release lists an audio commentary, documentary, interviews, an archival editing feature, the original trailer, an image gallery, a reversible sleeve and an illustrated collector’s booklet.

When it makes sense

A solid pick if you’re building a horror collection around distinctive filmmaking, or want a vampire film that pairs its supernatural premise with questions about evil and humanity. The 4K restoration, substantial behind-the-scenes material and collector’s packaging give Ferrara fans and film-focused viewers several reasons to choose this edition over a basic movie-only presentation.