The Man Who Haunted Himself (Blu-ray + DVD)

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Roger Moore gives a career-defining performance as a businessman whose existence is reshaped by malevolent forces in this taut psychological thriller directed by Ealing Films veteran Basil Dearden. Made at a point in his career post-Saint and pre-Persuaders, this is the film that showcased Moore's big-screen charisma and ultimately lead to him taking over the role of James Bond. The complete, full-length version of The Man Who Haunted Himself is featured here in a brand-new HD restoration from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio on both Blu-ray and DVD. Harold Pelham, a partner in a large electronics firm, finds himself in bewildering circumstances after recovering from a near-al car accident. What causes him to renounce his high business principles? Why do friends and colleagues repeatedly him in places he has never been? And why does Julie, an attractive girl he has seen only once, cl such an relationship with him? Does Pelham really have a doppelganger - or is he losing his mind? SPECIAL FEATURES [] Maximum picture area version of main feature (DVD only) [] 34 minute music suite of Michael J. Lewis's original score [] 2005 commentary with Roger Moore and Bryan Forbes [] Original theatrical trailer [] Four image galleries, including storyboards [] Promotional material PDFs Review ------ "Again Moore excels in these final scenes, capturing the essence of a man on the verge of mental breakdown superbly, a far cry from the suave that would make him an international star." "The Man Who Haunted Himself is ... An overlooked cult gem, which deserves a wider audience. It has an intriguing plot, which builds to a finely crafted finale helped by Dearden s direction and top notch acting not only from Moore, with arguably a career best performance, but the supporting cast as well." --Jason Cook - The Spinning Image "...it s a film which every Moore fan should have in their collection." --Dr Lenera - Horror Cult Films "...Moore is revelatory in both roles, and puts to shame anyone who thinks he is a wooden and hopeless actor. This is a gem that deserves digging out from the mine of forgotten cinema." --Shaun Anderson - Son of Celluloid Blogspot