DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE

Superbly directed by Frank Perry (The Swimmer, Play It as It Lays), with a scathing screenplay by Eleanor Perry (David and Lisa, Ladybug Ladybug), Diary of a Mad Housewife tells the story of Tina Balser (Carrie Snodgress, The Fury, Pale Rider) a frustrated housewife trapped in an unhappy marriage to an insufferably controlling, status-obsessed bore (Richard Benjamin, Catch-22). Tina seeks solace in a fling with an abusive lover, the arrogant writer Georg Prager (Frank Langella, Dracula), who treats her like a sex object, leading to therapy and further unhappiness. A caustic deconstruction of male chauvinism, Diary of a Mad Housewife was a huge critical hit, earning its female lead an Academy Award nomination upon its release. The Perry's film is presented here in both its theatrical cut, and in a long-unseen alternative TV version. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono audio Two presentations of the feature: the original theatrical cut (96 mins, High Definition); and the long-unseen alternative TV version (91 mins, Standard Definition) Theatrical cut audio commentary with actor Rutanya Alda and film historian Lee Gambin (2022) TV version audio commentary with Frank Perry biographer Justin Bozung (2022) A Confident Approach (2011, 6 mins): archival interview in which actor-turned-director Richard Benjamin reflects on working with some of the great American filmmakers Feminine Mystique (2022, 31 mins): video appreciation by award-winning editor and filmmaker Chris Innis Original theatrical trailer Larry Karaszewski trailer commentary (2020, 4 mins) Radio spots Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing