Before James Gunn was busy rebooting the Man of Steel or steering the ship as the Co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios, he was busy unleashing flesh-eating extraterrestrial parasites on small-town America. To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, Visions Home Video is giving Gunn’s directorial debut, Slither, the royal treatment it deserves. It is getting a limited-edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook release on June 1st.
A Love Letter to Practical Gore
Long before he gave us a talking raccoon and a sentient tree, Gunn gave us Michael Rooker as a mutating meat-monster. This 2006 cult classic remains one of the most effective horror-comedies of the 21st century, blending genuine skin-crawling terror with the dry wit that would eventually become Gunn’s cinematic signature.
The story is a classic “alien-meets-outback” nightmare: a parasite lands in a sleepy town, turns a local businessman into a walking biological hazard, and begins its mission to consume every living thing on Earth. It’s up to the town’s dry-witted Sheriff (Nathan Fillion) and a resilient local woman (Elizabeth Banks) to stop the infestation before everyone ends up as part of the biomass.
The Restoration: Approved by the Architect
This isn’t just a simple port; it’s a full-scale visual overhaul. The film has been meticulously restored from the 35mm Interpositive, with the new 4K Dolby Vision master personally approved by both James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. If you haven’t seen these slugs in ultra-high definition, you haven’t truly lived (or been properly grossed out).
The Limited Edition Steelbook Breakdown
This UK-exclusive release features stunning new artwork by artist Chris Malbon. And it comes packed with enough bonus content to satisfy even the hungriest horror fan.
-Exclusive Artwork: A collectible Steelbook and a matching poster.
-The Feature: 4K Dolby Vision presentation for maximum slimy detail.
New Special Features Include:
-“We’ve Got Worms”: An interview with DP Gregory Middleton.
-“Feed The Fear”: A deep dive with Editor John Axelrad.
-“Just A Bee Sting”: A look at the gross-out practical effects with Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters.
-“What’s Gotten Into You”: An interview with Composer Tyler Bates.
How to Get It
The Slither Special Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook combo drops on June 1st. Given the limited run and the massive surge in James Gunn’s profile, these are expected to vanish faster than a town full of people during a parasitic outbreak.
Pre-orders are now live at HMV, ZAVVI & Amazon. Reserve your copy now!
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