Santa Monica, CA – October 31, 2018 – Experience a stylish thriller that’s “wildly entertaining” (Indiewire) when “A Simple Favor” arrives on Digital December 11th and on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand December 18th from Lionsgate.
Anna Kendrick (“Pitch Perfect,” “Trolls”) and Blake Lively (“The Shallows,” “The Age of Adaline,” TV’s “Gossip Girl”) star in this “delicious adult thriller” (Forbes) from the darker side of director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids,” “Ghostbusters,” TV’s “Freaks and Geek,” TV’s “The Office”), based on the novel by Darcey Bell and written for the screen by Jessica Sharzer. From the producers of “The Heat,” “Spy,” and “Snatched,” Feig and Jessie Henderson, “A Simple Favor” is full of twists, betrayals, secrets, murder, and revenge. The Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh™ film also stars Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Andrew Rannells (TV’s “Girls,” TV’s “The Knick”), Linda Cardellini (TV’s “Freaks and Geeks,” “Hunter Killer”), and Rupert Friend (TV’s “Homeland”).
“A Simple Favor” centers around Stephanie (Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s (Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily’s husband Sean (Golding) in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, and murder and revenge.
Take home “A Simple Favor” and dive headfirst into the twists and turns of this thrilling dark comedy with 3 audio commentaries with the cast and crew, 8 making-of featurettes, a gag reel, deleted scenes, and an alternate ending. Experience four times the resolution of Full HD with 4K which is joined by Dolby Vision™ HDR, bringing the stunning cinematography of this stylish thriller to life. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. The “A Simple Favor” 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.
Digital/4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Special Features:
- 3 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- 8 Featurettes
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Flash Mob
DVD Special Features:
- 3 Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew
- 6 Featurettes
- Gag Reel
- Deleted Scenes
- Flash Mob
Available on Digital HD December 11th and on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand December 18th from Lionsgate
