The dual-layered disc contains 7.9 gigabytes of data. The sound side of Pitch Black isn t quite as spectacular, but still seems to be used to good effect. Although the rear channels are used sparingly, the near routine silence makes anything coming from them in this case the aliens all the more frightening. You feel as if an attack could come from any direction. Bass is good in spots, but overall there s not too much opportunity for its activity.
Dialogue is clear and free of static or unwanted background hiss.
You ll also find English and French subtitles, along with English Closed Captioning data. The static, film-themed menus lead to plain chapter selection screens and Pitch Black s limited, but useful, complement of special features. First is a documentary on the making of Pitch Black, which only runs about 5 minutes and is presented in full-screen video. Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser, plus another with director David Twohy, producer Tom Engelman and visual effects supervisor Peter Chiang. A rather strange look is provided at the Raveworld underground parties, which were created to promote the film, and runs for about 20 minutes.