When yakuza enforcer Minami is ordered to dispose of his increasingly unstable mentor, Ozaki, a mysterious disappearance sends him on a journey into a bizarre rural town where reality begins to dissolve. As his search descends into a surreal nightmare filled with eccentric strangers, grotesque visions, and impossible encounters, Minami finds himself trapped in one of cinema's most unforgettable fever dreams. Directed by Takashi Miike, GOZU is a wildly imaginative blend of psychological horror, pitch-black comedy, and Lynchian surrealism that stands as one of the director's most daring and acclaimed works.
New Wave Video is proud to present this special edition of one of the most surreal films ever made, meticulously restored by New Wave Video from the only surviving film elements.
Director Approved Special Edition
NEW 4K restoration from the only surviving 35mm Cannes print by New Wave Video, presented in 2160p Ultra HD with Dolby Vision / HDR10
Feature presented on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray (1080p) discs
NEW Restored 5.1 Audio Soundtrack
NEW Audio commentary by film historian and author Samm Deighan
NEW Interview with director Takashi Miike
NEW Interview with screenwriter and actor Sakichi Sato
NEWCowhead – video essay by Japanese cinema expert James Balmont
NEWBoys Be Ambiguous: The Mythology of Gozu – video essay by critic Ron Pettersson
NEWYakuza Horror Theatre: The Transgressive Cinema of Takashi Miike and the Surrealist Nightmares of Gozu - Video essay by critic and film Historian David Michael Brown
Legacy 30-minute making-of documentary
2 hours of raw behind-the-scenes footage
Theatrical trailer
Deluxe Box Set Contents
Rigid hardbox featuring NEW artwork by Justin Coffee w UV/ Spot Gloss
New internal sleeve artwork by Justin Coffee w/ reversible original theatrical Art
Premium envelope housing:
Six collectible postcards, including NEW artwork by Janie O'Brien
Poster featuring NEW artwork by Justin Coffee and the original theatrical artwork
Hardcover book featuring NEW essays by Amber T., Joe Hickinbottom, and Stanley Luk
Year: 2003 Runtime: 129 mins Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: Japanese 5.1 Language: Japanese Subtitles: English
Limited Edition of 1500 Units
All newly produced extras are exclusive to this release and will not be available elsewhere.
4K UHD: Features the film and audio commentary only, allowing for maximum picture and audio quality. Blu-ray: Contains 1080p feature film + all additional bonus features.
PRE-ORDER: Expected to ship in October 2026. Any items ordered alongside this pre-order will be held and shipped together once the pre-order is ready for dispatch.
