Programmed to Kill Blu-ray

Kino Lorber have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Allan Holzman’s Programmed to Kill a.k.a. The Retaliator (1987), starring Robert Ginty, Sandahl Bergman, James Booth, Alex Courtney, and Paul Walker. The release will be available for purchase on January 17.

Description: Captured in a daring raid by ex-CIA agent Eric Mathews (Ginty), the merciless terrorist hit-woman Samira (Bergman) is brought to the U.S., where she undergoes experimental brain surgery. Transformed into an unstoppable bionic warrior, she returns to the Middle East, where she obediently wipes out all of her former comrades. But when a malfunction reactivates Samira’s human memories, she launches into a frenzy of cold-blooded vengeance. As she methodically terminates her CIA adversaries, only Mathews can halt her murderous onslaught! Directed by Allan Holzman (Forbidden World), Programmed to Kill (a.k.a. The Retaliator) is a gripping, futuristic action thriller that also stars James Booth (Avenging Force) and a young Paul Walker (Fast & Furious).

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM AN INTERPOSITIVE
• NEW Audio Commentary by Director Allan Holzman, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
• NEW Interview with Screenwriter Robert Short
• Alternate Opening Title Credit
• Theatrical Trailer (Newly Mastered in 2K)
• Reversible “Retaliator” Art and Spine
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase
• Optional English Subtitles