The Honeymoon Killers [Criterion Collection]

"A chilling portrayal of desperation and murder, director Leonard Kastle's The Honeymoon Killers arrives on DVD courtesy of The Criterion Collection. Presented in 1.85:1, the image is generally sharp, with solid blacks and a clear, crisp image. The audio, rendered in English Dolby Digital Mono, rings through as tinny and hollow at times, making it difficult to understand dialogue. This is not likely a problem with the mastering, but the result of the original audio recording process. Menus are cleverly designed in the manner of old newspaper ads, and are easy to navigate. As usual with any Criterion release, the extra features offer an insightful look into the film with a variety of options for the inquisitive viewer. A new interview with writer/director Kastle provides much insight into the origins of the story and the film production, and an illustrated essay by Scott Christianson offers a disturbing look into the actual crime spree that inspired the film. Detailed cast and crew biographies by film historian Bruce Eder are also offered, as is a revealing essay by critic Gary Giddins."