James Gunn’s Cult Horror-Comedy Slither Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With A Special Edition Steelbook And 4K Digital Re-Release
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of James Gunn’s Slither, Visions Home Entertainment is bringing us a special edition steelbook. There will also be a 4K digital re-release.
Visions Home Video is delighted to celebrate 20 years since James Gunn’s cult horror-comedy, Slither, first crept into our cinemas! As part of the anniversary celebrations, Slither will be having a limited theatrical re-release from 10th April. Following this, Visions Home Video will re-release Slither on Digital Download in 4K on 1st May. Special limited-edition Steelbooks in stunning 4K HDR will be available starting on 18th May.
THE PREMISE
Now on 4K for the first time, James Gunn’s iconic cult classic sees an extraterrestrial parasite infect the citizens of a town. The parasite intends to devour all life forms on Earth. It is up to the town sheriff (Nathan Fillion) and a local woman (Elizabeth Banks) to put an end to the monster. The filmmakers restored the movie from the 35mm Interpositive. Writer-Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton approved the restoration.
Slither stars Nathan Fillion (Serenity, Firefly), Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games Saga) and Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy). This film was also the directorial debut of James Gunn, for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy, The Suicide Squad, Superman (2025) and is now the Co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios.
THE 4K STEELBOOK RELEASE SPECIAL FEATURES
– UK exclusive Steelbook artwork by artist Chris Malbon, plus collectable poster.
– NEW 4K Dolby Vision feature, approved by writer/director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton.
Extras:
NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton
NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad
NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd MastersNEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler
Plus more TBC.
THE BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
– NEW Blu-Ray feature from the 4K Dolby Vision grade, approved by writer/director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton.
Extras:
– NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton
– NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad
– NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters– NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler
Plus more TBC.
Distributor: Visions Home Video
UK Theatrical Release Date: Friday 20th April
UK Digital Release: Monday 1st May
UK Steelbook Release: Monday 18th May
Short Synopsis: A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Director: James Gunn
Writers: James Gunn
Producers: Paul Brooks, Eric Newman, Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss, Scott Niemeyer, Jeff Levine, Jonathan Shore, Norm Waitt, Dan Lee West, Shawn Williamson
Cast: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker
Run Time: 95 Mins
Cert: 15
Slither will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a limited theatrical release from 10th April, a 4K Digital release from 1st May, and a Special Edition Steelbook from 18th May, which can be pre-ordered through HMV, ZAVVI & Amazon
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