Posted Thu Mar 21, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by Tom Landy
Five of Hitchcock's very best films will be boxed up together on Blu-ray in June.
In an early announcement to retailers, Universal is working on 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' for Blu-ray on June 4.
Universally recognized as the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock directed some of cinema’s most thrilling and unforgettable classics. 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' features five iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including 'Rear Window,' 'Vertigo,' 'North by Northwest,' 'Psycho' and 'The Birds' each digitally restored from high resolution film elements. Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, Eva Marie Saint, Kim Novak and Rod Taylor, this essential collection captures the most memorable moments in the career of a true cinematic master.
The 5-disc set will have a suggested list price of $79.98.
You can find the latest specs for 'Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under June 4.
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