BLU-RAY REVIEW: THE SNOWMAN
1/14/2018

OVERVIEW: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment presents The Snowman, the gruesome and compelling crime thriller based on the acclaimed best-selling novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø. A bone-chilling murder mystery set in the freezing, snowy landscapes of Oslo, Norway, the film is available on Digital and via Movies Anywhere January 2, 2018 and on Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand January 16, 2018. With riveting bonus content exclusive to Blu-rayTM, DVD, and Digital exploring the film's stunning wintry Norwegian landscape and prestigious ensemble cast of characters, and the process of lifting Jo Nesbø's moody and atmospheric world from the pages to the big screen, The Snowman is the must-own serial-killer thriller of the year!

SYNOPSIS: When elite crime squad's lead detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender, X-Men series) investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (Rebecca Ferguson, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.

BLU-RAY: The film is presented in widescreen in a 1.85:1 aspect ration preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the picture looks great in this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 Master Audio in English that provides a good complement to the picture. It also includes  English and Spanish subtitles.

VIDEO:
Widescreen (1.85:1) 16x9

AUDIO:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Latin American Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1

Subtitles - English SDH, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

SPECIAL FEATURES:

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Cast of Characters – Take an in-depth look at the cast of The Snowman

Creating Jo Nesbø's World – Step inside the world of Harry Hole with best-selling author Jo Nesbø

The Snowman Killer – Determine what becomes of the man in this making of the snowman killer

Norwegian Landscape – Discover how location plays a big part in this film

Stunt Files: The Sinking Lake – Director Tomas Alfredson breaks down the complex sinking lake stunt