Soi Cheang's Accident (2009) arrives on Blu-ray from Chameleon Films
Chameleon Films will release Accident (2009) on Blu-ray. The film arrives as spine 009 in the Chameleon Films catalog and will be available in a standard edition and a special edition with an exclusive CD soundtrack. The announcement comes alongside the label’s upcoming Blu-ray of Johnnie To’s A Hero Never Dies, continuing its focus on Hong Kong cinema.
About the film
Accident (2009) is a Hong Kong thriller directed by Soi Cheang and runs 87 minutes. The story follows a team of assassins that stages elaborate killings to look like mishaps. Louis Koo plays Brain, the team's leader, and a meticulous planner whose ordered world begins to fracture. Paranoia takes hold as he begins to suspect that he’s become the target of his own setup.
Editions at a glance
- Standard Edition: One Blu-ray disc with new and archival extras, housed in premium packaging.
- Special Edition with CD soundtrack: Includes the full 40-minute Xavier Jamaux score on CD. This version is limited to 750 units. Video disc and on-disc features match the Standard Edition.
Packaging details
Both versions come in a numbered cardboard slipcase without classification markings. Inside is a Scanavo full-sleeved 14mm clear case with a reversible sleeve featuring newly created and original poster artwork. The Special Edition upgrades to a 2-disc Scanavo case with the CD artwork promotional strip printed on a removable o-card, not directly on the slipcase.
Video and audio specifications
The disc presents the film in 1080p color at 2.35:1 on a BD-50. Audio options include Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 and LPCM 2.0, with English subtitles.
Special features
Exclusive
- Collector’s slipcase and a booklet featuring a new essay by The Fanatical Dragon
- Audio commentary by film critic Adrian Martin
- Interview with director Soi Cheang (29 minutes)
- “Orchestrating Coincidence” video essay by Zach Closs (6 minutes)
- Newly translated and improved English subtitles by Dylan Cheung
- Reversible sleeve with newly created and original poster artwork
Archival
- The Making of Accident with newly translated English subtitles (13 minutes)
- Photo gallery
- Theatrical trailer
Availability and release timing
Chameleon Films is targeting a release window of December or January 2025–26. The final street date is yet to be confirmed.
Pre-order links
- Standard Edition: https://shop.chameleonfilms.com.au/products/accident-blu-ray-standard-edition-copy
- Special Edition w/ CD soundtrack: https://shop.chameleonfilms.com.au/products/accident-blu-ray-special-edition-with-cd-soundtrack
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