Visions Home Video has announced plans to celebrate 20 years of James Gunn’s cult horror-comedy, Slither. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Slither will be be having a limited theatrical re-release from 10th April. Following this, Visions Home Video will be re-releasing Slither on Digital Download in 4K on 1st May as well as special limited edition Steelbooks in stunning 4K HDR from 18th May.
Now on 4K for the first time, James Gunn’s iconic cult classic sees an extraterrestrial parasite infect the citizens of a town with the intent of devouring all life forms on Earth, leaving it up to the town sheriff (Nathan Fillion) and a local woman (Elizabeth Banks) to put an end to the monster. Restored from the 35mm Interpositive and approved by Writer-Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton.
Watch the film’s trailer in the player below:
The film 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.
4K STEELBOOK
– UK exclusive Steelbook artwork by artist Chris Malbon, plus collectible 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 Masters
NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler
Plus more TBC.
BLU-RAY
– 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.
Slither will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a limited theatrical release from 10th April, a 4K Digital release from 1st May, and Special Edition Steelbook from 18th May which can be pre-ordered through HMV, ZAVVI & Amazon.
