relationship between George and Alice and that York's performance is "raw and daring". It went on to say that "This controversial movie may not be for all tastes, but I believe it’s must-see viewing for film fanatics." Derek Winnert commented that "Aldrich has been accused of coarsening and commercialising a subtle play. But, nevertheless, it is a spirited, highly entertaining, even sometimes enlightening, possibly even liberating movie, pulling lesbians out of the closet." He praised the performances of the leading actresses, in which he stated "Reid’s marvellous performance is at the heart of Aldrich’s version of Frank Marcus’s theatre hit. George is a great character, a gin-swigging, cigar-chomping, sadistic masculine woman, the opposite of the sweet character she plays on radio. Reid brings her to vivid life, both pathetic and sympathetic." Of York and Browne, he mentioned they were almost equally fine in their roles. Award nominations Beryl Reid was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Drama. Home Media The Killing of Sister George was released to Region 1 DVD by Anchor Bay Entertainment on 22 February 2000, while distribution rights were later acquired by MGM Home Entertainment, who released the film on 23 August 2005. The film was made available on Region 2 DVD in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2002 via Prism Leisure Corporation. A reissued DVD was released from Fremantle Home Entertainment on 1 January 2008. On 27 August 2018, it was announced that Kino Lorber would be releasing The Killing of Sister George on Blu-ray in the United States and Canada. The set contains a new 4K remaster, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and optional English SDH subtitles. Special features include audio commentaries, interviews and theatrical trailer. It was released on 27 November 2018. See also List of American films of 1968 List of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender-related films by storyline Grace Archer "The Bowmans" References External links TCM film history 1968 films 1960s black comedy films American black comedy films American LGBT-related films 1968 LGBT-related films 1960s English-language films Films about actors American films based on plays Films directed by Robert Aldrich Lesbian-related films LGBT-related black comedy films Films scored by Gerald Fried Films set in London Films shot in London Cinerama Releasing Corporation films 1968 comedy films 1968 drama films 1960s American films