Previously available in a movie - only
edition from MGM, Criterion delivers a stunning DVD and Blu - ray two - disc
edition with a magnificent transfer and the correct aspect ratio (1.66:1, not the open - matte 1.33 as previously released, which reveals the top of the set in
at least one scene), on a two - disc set featuring with commentary, an original 40 - minute documentary, new and archival interviews and clips, but the great treasure is the 159 - minute documentary Charles Laughton Directs The
Night of the Hunter, an unprecedented look
at a director directing composed almost entirely of recently discovered outtakes and production footage from the film.