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Following a mysterious eclipse-like solar event, scientists begin to notice strange and unexplainable behavioral changes in ants. While initially written off as an unconcerning anomaly, it soon becomes apparent that the creatures have developed advanced intelligence along with the ability to work co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gascoigne, Brian (Composer)
Other Authors: Simon, Mayo (Screenwriter), Davenport, Nigel (Actor), Murphy, Michael, 1938- (Actor), Frederick, Lynne (Actor), Kemplen, Willy (Film editor), Bush, Dick (director of photography.)
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Language Notes:In English; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Published: Los Angeles, CA : Paramount Pictures, [2024]
Edition:4K Ultra HD [edition].
Subjects:
Ants > Behavior > Drama.
Human-animal communication > Drama.
Deserts > Drama.
Human-alien encounters > Drama.
Extraterrestrial beings > Drama.
Scientists > Drama.
Science fiction films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Following a mysterious eclipse-like solar event, scientists begin to notice strange and unexplainable behavioral changes in ants. While initially written off as an unconcerning anomaly, it soon becomes apparent that the creatures have developed advanced intelligence along with the ability to work collectively. Scientist Ernest Hubbs and James Lesko have been transferred to a futuristic lab in a remote part of the Arizona desert in which to study these phenomena. However, when the ants begin to attack and kill both wildlife and humans, Hubbs and Lesko realize that the entire human race might now be at a deadly evolutionary disadvantage to the tiny insects.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 1974.
Contains the 84-minute theatrical version of Phase IV presented in HDR and newly restored from its 35 mm original camera negative with the following options: original English mono soundtrack and a brand new commentary track with film historian Matthew Asprey Gear.
Originally packaged as part of a 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo edition.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (84 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:4K Ultra HD Blu-ray; NTSC, region A; monaural; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player required; 4K television required for full 4K UHD effect; can also be viewed using a 1080 television without full 4K UHD effects.
Audience:MPA rating: PG.
Production Credits:Music, Brian Gascoigne ; editor, Willy Kemplen ; director of photography, Dick Bush.