Who’s behind it is unknown.

But the further Max falls under the show’s influence, the more his reality becomes distorted.

What has always separated David Cronenberg from other horror directors is the intelligence he applies to his work.

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In fact, the picture itself mutates (perhaps partially because filming began without a completed script).

), a short film Cronenberg made for the 25th anniversary of the Toronto film festival withVideodromeco-star Les Carlson.

This is followed by the special-effects documentary “Forging the New Flesh” (28 min.

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Next up is “Effects men” (19 min.

), which consists of audio interviews with Lennick and Baker.

), while Lennick goes solo on the “Helmet Cam Test” footage (5 min.).

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“Fear on Film” (26 min.)

Also included are three trailers, a vintage “making-of” spot (8 min.

), and extensive stills galleries.

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This is a year-end contender for best Blu-ray.

[Blu-ray captures courtesy ofDVDBeaver]