The Deliverance (1972) 1080p Blu-ray, often preserved in efficient x265 (HEVC) encodes, captures one of the most grueling productions in Hollywood history. This definitive home media presentation offers a window into director John Boorman’s desaturated, "un-pretty" vision of the Chattooga River before it was forever changed by industrial damming. The Blu-ray Extras: Deep Into the Wilderness

Themes and Symbolism

: Behind-the-scenes footage showing the actors performing their own stunts in the rapids (no stunt doubles were used for the major river scenes). Betraying the River

Deliverance (1972) — Extras — 1080p BluRay x265

C. "x265" (HEVC)

The x265 codec is the open-source implementation of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard.

: Having the extras attached ensures you understand the film's legacy as a "New Hollywood" masterpiece.