Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-Winning Parasite Gets the Criterion Collection Treatment in October

Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning film Parasite is joining the Criterion Collection this October. The 2020 Best Picture winner comes to Criterion Blu-ray and DVD with a host (that one’s for the Bong heads) of new special features including a commentary track with Bong and critic Tony Rayns, new interviews, the black-and-white version of the film, and much more.

The Criterion Collection edition of Parasite is out on October 27, 2020. Pre-orders are available now. Check out the new cover artwork and list of features below. This definitely seems worth the double-dip!

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 4K digital master, approved by director Bong Joon Ho and director of photography Hong Kyung Pyo, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New audio commentary featuring Bong and critic Tony Rayns
Black-and-white version of the film with a new introduction by Bong, and Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the Blu-ray
New conversation between Bong and critic Darcy Paquet
New interviews with Hong, production designer Lee Ha Jun, and editor Yang Jinmo
New program about the New Korean Cinema movement featuring Bong and filmmaker Park Chan Wook (Oldboy)
Cannes Film Festival press conference from 2019 featuring Bong and members of the cast
Master class featuring Bong from the 2019 Lumière Festival in Lyon, France
Storyboard comparison
Trailers
PLUS: An essay by critic Inkoo Kang