A remote castle-turned-military insane asylum is the setting for the offbeat suspenser "The Ninth Configuration" (1979), laced with dark humor and symbolism. Stacy Keach portrays the new head psychiatrist who seems no less crazy than any of the patients. With Scott Wilson, Ed Flanders, Jason Miller; written, produced, and directed by William Peter Blatty ("The Exorcist"). AKA: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane." In the taut high-seas thriller "Dead Calm" (1989), an Australian couple (Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman), out on a sailing excursion, rescue a man (Billy Zane) from his sinking ship and bring him aboard, only to learn that he was responsible for the death of his crew. And when Zane commandeers their boat and sets sail with Kidman aboard, Neill must keep the killer's broken down yacht afloat as he sets off in pursuit. Two-disc set also includes "Altered States" and "Just Cause." 6 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English, French; audio commentary; bonus footage; more.

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