We at Collider are thrilled to exclusively debut a clip from the Digital HD and Blu-ray release of Annihilation, which will be available on Digital HD on May 22nd. Filmmaker Alex Garland’s adaptation of Jeff Vandermeer’s surreal novel still stands as one of the best films of the year, deftly exploring intensely human themes through the lens of a gorgeously crafted sci-fi thriller.

One of the film’s standout scenes is the alligator attack involving Tessa Thompson’s character, and in the below clip you can see Thompson and others involved with the film explaining how the scene came together. Thompson says Garland approached the scene with a great degree of care for her well-being, given how intensive the stunts would be to make the attack look realistic. You can also see some of the training Thompson underwent before shooting the sequence.

The Blu-ray contains a three-part featurette that delves deep behind the scenes of the film, from the visual aesthetic to the stunts to the casting. The Blu-ray also boasts a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for home theater viewing.

Check out the clip below. Annihilation will be available on Digital HD on May 22nd and on Blu-ray and DVD on May 29th.

Here’s the list of special features available on the Digital HD and Blu-ray releases of the film:

Part 1 – SOUTHERN REACH

  • Refractions - See how director Alex Garland created the tone, textures and color palettes for the various film environments on set.
  • For Those That Follow - Listen to the cast’s perspective on their roles and learn why they found the story so intriguing.

Part 2 – AREA X

  • Shimmer - See how filmmakers transformed real set locations to create the world of Annihilation.
  • Vanished into Havoc - Check out all the action as cast and crew walk you through the mind-blowing stunts and special effects.

Part 3 – TO THE LIGHTHOUSE

  • Unfathomable Mind - Learn why the visual effects are integral to achieving director Alex Garland’s overall vision for Annihilation.
  • The Last Phase - Listen to the cast and crew share their fondest memories from filming Annihilation.

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