The Survivor (1981) arrives on 4K UHD for the first time in March from Indicator
Indicator is releasing The Survivor (1981) on 4K UHD and Blu-ray in March. The release features a new 4K restoration and marks the worldwide premiere of the film on 4K UHD.
Film Overview
The Survivor is an Australian supernatural horror film directed by David Hemmings. The cast includes Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, and Joseph Cotten. The story follows an airline pilot who survives a catastrophic crash and becomes entangled in visions and encounters that suggest the disaster was not accidental. The film is adapted from the 1976 novel by James Herbert.
Video and Audio Specs
The 4K UHD disc features a 4K HDR restoration sourced from the original negative. The release presents the film in Dolby Vision with HDR10 compatibility. The audio is presented in the original mono track.
Bonus Features
- Three presentations of the film: the previously unseen director’s cut (100 mins); the original Australian theatrical version (99 mins); and the shorter US version (81 mins)
- Audio commentary on the Australian version with producer Antony I Ginnane and film critic and archivist Jaimie Leonarder (2018)
- Audio commentary on the Australian version with Ginnane and horror hostess Katarina Leigh Waters (2012)
- ‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interviews (2008): outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Ginnane and cinematographer John Seale
- The Legacy of James Herbert (2016): critic David Flint and filmmaker and academic Christopher Cooke explore the work of the acclaimed horror author, with a focus on The Survivor
- Antony I Ginnane on ‘The Survivor’ (2004): an introduction to the film
- Clapperboard: ‘The Survivor’ (1980): excerpts from the Australian TV programme, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with actors Joseph Cotten, Peter Sumner, Jenny Agutter, Ralph Cotterill and Angela Punch McGregor
- Archival TV interview with Peter Sumner (1980)
- Original promotional film (1980)
- Behind the Scenes: ‘The Survivor’ (1980): Super 8mm footage filmed and narrated by stuntman Dean Bennett
- Appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist Stephen Morgan (2026)
- Original theatrical trailer and TV spot
- Brian Trenchard-Smith trailer commentary (2013, 3 mins): short critical appreciation
- Image galleries: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
- Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Sergio Angelini, an exclusive extract from producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs, an archival production report, archival interviews with director David Hemmings, and actors Jenny Agutter and Joseph Cotten, and full film credits
Edition Size
The release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered units, with 6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays split across the UK and US markets.
Release Date and Availability
The Survivor (1981) releases March 23, 2026. It is currently available to pre-order from powerhousefilms.co.uk with US pre-orders coming soon to Diabolik and Orbit DVD.
For additional releases from the label, check out Indicator's February 2026 releases.
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