STACK #255 January 2026

MOVIE FEATURE

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Words Glenn Cochrane

The folk at Imprint Films are kick-starting the year with four cult classics on 4K, packaged as exclusive collector’s items and loaded with bonus content. From iconic sword and sorcery to a subterranean creature feature and a ’90s techno thriller, it’s a film geek’s delight!

THE BEASTMASTER (1982) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook in 3D Lenticular Hardcase + Double-Sided Poster 1982 was the year of sword and sorcery, and Beastmaster from Phantasm director Don Coscarelli stood out as one of the best. The film follows a man who

THE SWORD ANDTHE SORCERER (1982) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook in 3D Lenticular Hardcase + Double-Sided Poster

From cult maverick Albert Pyun, director of Cyborg and Dollman , comes his most ambitious and influential film, The Sword and the Sorcerer . Following a mercenary wielding a three

can communicate with animals as he battles an evil wizard. Over time, it became a beloved cult

bladed sword on a quest to defeat an evil sorcerer, the film became the most

classic, inspiring two sequels and a TV series. This three-disc collector’s edition is essential for fans of cult fantasy, packed with exclusive bonus content including

profitable independent release of its time and cemented Pyun’s reputation as an indie auteur. This collector’s edition is packed

with bonus content, including commentaries from the late Pyun, interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and more, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

the theatrical and VFX cuts with updated effects, audio commentaries, featurettes, interviews, a documentary, and more.

ALLIGATOR I & II (1980/1991) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox

Out Jan 28

LAWNMOWER MAN I & II (1991/1996) Limited Edition Hardbox Very loosely inspired by a Stephen King short story, The Lawnmower Man was a hit, bringing sci-fi horror to the big screen in 1992, followed by the direct-to-video Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace in 1996. Exploring the dark possibilities of virtual reality and digital intelligence, the films broke ground with early motion capture and striking visual effects. This three-disc collection includes the 108-minute Theatrical Cut and 141-minute Director’s Cut of The

Genre fans, take note! The classic ’80s creature feature Alligator , starring Robert Forster, is presented in pristine 4K alongside its 1991 sequel on Blu-ray, packed with bonus content. The original follows a baby alligator flushed down a toilet, mutating after feeding on lab animals and

rampaging through New York City. The direct-to-video sequel has since earned a cult following. This three-disc collection includes theatrical and TV cuts, audio commentaries, interviews, featurettes, and more, making it a must-have for fans of classic creature horror.

Lawnmower Man , packed with bonus content, alongside the vengeful sequel, making it essential for cult sci-fi horror fans.

• The new Imprint range is out on January 7 for a limited time only, while stocks last.

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