FAQ for The Separateness.

What did critics say?
The film had much negative reactions by critics due to it's extreme violence and pervasive language by children. The film however had 68% on Rotten Tomatoes for it's terrific story and tragic climax. The film was also critized by black people because the torture room more at the beginning of the movie was too graphic. Also the partially rape scenes were critized.

What's up with the release and marketing?
The film is produced and released by Puck's production company P.C. Productions together with Coen van Stekelenburg. Puck van de Beek wrote the script and said he got the idea from a mix of Rambo and The Godfather and then this idea came out.

When trailers were shown from the movie, movie-fans thought that the movie was so graphic that there was no way that this movie would get an R-Rating. But it turned out that the movie was even more graphic then the trailers & clips showed, espically the end scene and the torture + rape scenes. In fact, Puck van de Beek and Jaden Smith had confirmed in an interview that The Separateness did initially receive an NC-17 rating, but the filmmakers appealed for an R-Rating and got it.

How does the movie end?
After having assassinated his sister's killer, Jack and his friends decide to "slaughter them out". Jack, who becomes insane, kills everyone, even perhaps some of his own friends. Frank dies brutally during the shootout and finally everyone is dead, Jack confronts the last five racial men, Jack tries to shoot him, but he is shot multiple times and killed by the men, his last words being: "PEACE!" before he passes away. The film ends with the white men, years later when the African apartheid is over, being arrested and a group of cult-followers of Jack are shown giving respect at the place where he was killed.

Which versions of DVD are there?
There are several versions of dvd's from The Separateness.

Widescreen Version - 1-disc with the movie and a bonus feature of audio-commentary by Puck van de Beek and Jaden Smith.

Director's Cut - the film with the deleted scenes etc. and some extra footage.

Ultimate's Cut - the film with the deleted scenes and some extra footage and tons of bonus features including "filming, making of, the real apartheid, five audiocommentary tracks, movie props, special effects and deleted scenes/extended/alternative scenes".