Cast

Synopsis

When a transport ship carrying a dangerous criminal crash lands on a barren planet, the survivors soon learn that there is more to worry about than an escaped convict when the local wildlife starts snacking on the survivors.

Film

Initial scans of the planet don't bode well for the survivors as there's no sign of water, their SOS signal may not have been sent, the planet is in the permanent glare of three suns and animal remains litter the crash site. But if things weren't bad enough already, Riddick has escaped from the crashed ship and the remaining survivors gather all the fighting equipment they can find in order to hunt him down. But when one the crew goes missing the survivors assume that it was Riddick and when he is finally captured they're ready to execute him. But when Riddick claims that he wasn't responsible he gets them to investigate a mysterious hole in the ground close to the crash site. 

It doesn't take them long to discover that there's something lurking beneath the ground and after coming across an old mining outpost which appears to have been abandoned in some hurry, but leaving an unused escape shuttle, they soon realise that the local wildlife may not be that friendly. However, like vampires, these creatures cannot tolerate daylight, so as along as the suns continue to blaze upon the planet everything should be OK. After all, with three suns providing perpetual daylight like an artic summer, there's little chance of day becoming night. 

But when a crew member uncovers an astronomical map of the solar system they notice that the planet does indeed descend into darkness every 22 years when the planets line-up and a total eclipse occurs. And guess what, one such event is due in the next few hours (what are the chances of that eh?). But where the previous human colonist failed, these survivors have one ace up their sleeve. Riddick has had his eyes surgically enhanced so he can see in total darkness, so as the daylight starts to fade it looks like they'll need to do some sweet talking to help them escape before the feeding frenzy begins.

Extras

• Feature Commentaries
  Track One: Director David Twohy and actors Vin Diesel and Cole Hauser
  Track Two: Director David Twohy, Producer Tom Engleman and Visual Effects Supervisor Peter Chiang
• An Introduction by David Twohy
  In this brief introduction to Pitch Black by Director David Twohy, viewers will gain a broader perspective on the events that transpire in Pitch Black, preparing them for events to unfold in The Chronicles of Riddick.
  Explores the subtle but perverse conceptual connections between the small horror film Pitch Black and the new Riddick trilogy
• The Johns Chase Log
  A visual, animated and interactive day-by-day diary of the 'merc' Johns pursuit of Riddick. Taking cues from elements of the backstory mentioned in Pitch Black, this feature creates a more complete story of the chase and capture of Riddick which traverses many planet systems and prison facilities.
  Through a combination of hand written journal entries dotted with half thoughts and incomplete sentences, scribbles, diagrams, and cryptic video elements, viewers will gain a broader understanding of how Johns was almost killed by Riddick, how he became addicted to morphine, and how he was eventually able to track and capture this elusive and lethal man
• The Chronicles of Riddick Visual Encyclopaedia 
  A sneak peek at the complete Visual Encyclopaedia which will be included on the Riddick DVD. Using an interactive interface coupled with production art and drawings, the consumer can familiarize themselves with the complex worlds, language and terminology from The Chronicles of Riddick
• Dark Fury: Advancing The Arc 
  Featurette and preview to The Chronicles of Riddick Dark Fury - the animated prequel to The Chronicles of Riddick that bridges the gaps between Pitch Black and the first chapter of The Chronicles of Riddick.
  Follows Riddick, Imam and Jack as they find their way back onto the trade routes and into another adventure.
  Using glimpses of b-roll filmed at the South Korean animation studios, extensive production art, and interviews with Animator Peter Chung and Writer Brett Matthews, viewers get a sense of how large the Chronicles of Riddick universe will be
• A View into the Dark 
  An early look into The Chronicles of Riddick (introducing viewers to these darker worlds), featuring new interviews with Vin Diesel and David Twohy
• The Making of Pitch Black featurette 
• The Game is On 
  A trailer for the video game

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