In a suddenly ravaged Taipei, a mysterious virus mutates into a horrifying pandemicÑturning ordinary people into deranged, sadistic killers driven by their darkest impulses. As society collapses in a storm of ultra-violence, a young couple fights to reunite amidst the blood-soaked chaos. Directed by Rob Jabbaz, The Sadness is a blisteringly intense horror film that blends zombie outbreak tropes with extreme gore and moral terror. Known for its unflinching brutality, the film pushes genre limits with a mix of political allegory and shock cinema. Visceral, relentless, and not for the faint of heart, it stands as one of the most provocative entries in the new wave of East Asian horror.

Product Features

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

¥ 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in High Dynamic Range

¥ Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio

¥ Optional English subtitles

¥ Brand new audio commentary with writer/director Rob Jabbaz and cinematographer Bai Jie-Li

¥ Two archival audio commentaries with writer/director Rob Jabbaz, one with composers Tzechar and one with medical advisor Shu

¥ Five behind-the-scenes featurettes: The Director, The Business Man, The Special Effects, The Art Department and The Production

¥ Colour Grading Comparison with Colourist Paul Hanrahan

¥ Two short films directed by Rob Jabbaz: Fiendish Funnies (2013) and Clearwater (2020)

¥ North American premiere introduction and post-screening Q&A at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival

¥ Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Johnny Ryan

¥ Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring selections of Rob Jabbaz's storyboards and gore guides, plus new writing on the film by Michelle Kisner and Josh Hurtado