Tom Stall lives a quiet life in a small Indiana town with his wife and childrenÑuntil one night, he thwarts a violent robbery at his diner, becoming a national hero. But the fame draws dangerous attention from men who claim Tom isn't who he says he is. As his peaceful life unravels, buried truths emerge. Directed by David Cronenberg, A History of Violence is a gripping, slow-burning thriller that explores identity, buried pasts, and the corrosive nature of violence. With restrained direction and powerful performancesÑparticularly from Viggo MortensenÑthe film questions whether people can ever truly leave behind who they were. It's a taut, unsettling piece of modern noir with Cronenberg's signature undercurrents of psychological and physical tension.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

¥ New 4K digital restoration of the international cut, supervised by director of photography Peter Suschitzky and approved by director David Cronenberg, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

¥ One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

¥ Audio commentary featuring Cronenberg

¥ New interview with screenwriter Josh Olson, conducted by writer-producer Tom Bernardo

¥ Excerpts of Cronenberg and actor Viggo Mortensen in conversation at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival

¥ Acts of Violence,¬†a documentary on the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage

¥ Three featurettes

¥ Deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg

¥ Trailer

¥ English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

¥ PLUS: An essay by critic Nathan Lee

New cover by Connor Willumsen