STACK #261 July 2026

4K UHD HIGHLIGHTS

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Words Glenn Cochrane

July is overflowing with 4K Ultra HD releases, and there simply isn’t enough room to cover them all. Here’s a selection of essential highlights to whet your appetite, but be sure to keep an eye on JB’s website for many more hot new arrivals.

AKIRA KUROSAWA COLLECTION MADMAN Eight masterpieces from one of cinema’s greatest visionaries arrive together in a landmark collection. Spanning human drama, Shakespearean tragedy, crime thriller, and samurai adventure, Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru , Seven Samurai , Throne of Blood , The Hidden Fortress , Yojimbo , Sanjuro , High and Low , and Red Beard showcase the remarkable range of a filmmaker whose influence still shapes modern cinema. Newly restored in 4K Ultra HD, seven films feature native 2160p presentations with original Japanese audio, while Red Beard and seven episodes of the Toho Masterworks documentary series It Is Wonderful to Create are included on Blu-ray. Essential for cinephiles and 4K collectors alike. Out Jul 8

ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS VIAVISION A worldwide first on 4K, Ace Ventura: Carrey pushing the character’s cartoon chaos to new extremes. While its broader, slapstick-heavy approach marked a significant shift from the original, the sequel has since earned a devoted cult following, despite Carrey’s own reservations. Co-starring Bob Gunton and Australia’s Bruce Spence, this new 2160p Dolby Vision/HDR10 restoration features DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Linear PCM 2.0 audio. Out Jul 8 When Nature Calls finds Jim

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER AID A forgotten ’90s gem that was years ahead

RED EYE AID Arguably Wes Craven’s last great film, Red Eye proves

MURDER IN THE FIRST AID Often overlooked but impossible to forget,

of its time, But I’m a Cheerleader turned initial controversy into enduring acclaim with its vibrant satire of conversion therapy and LGBTQ+ identity. Natasha Lyonne,

Murder in the First is a powerful true story of institutional corruption and a shocking miscarriage of justice. Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, and Gary Oldman

the horror maestro was just as adept at suspense as he was at scares. Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy star in this tightly

Clea DuVall, RuPaul, and Cathy Moriarty lead an unforgettable cast in a film whose themes remain remarkably relevant. Newly restored in 4K Ultra HD, it features a 2160p Dolby Vision presentation with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Linear PCM

wound thriller about a hotel manager caught in an assassination plot aboard a flight to Miami. Critically acclaimed upon release, it remains a masterclass in tension. It features a native 2160p presentation with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound. Out Jul 8

deliver exceptional performances in this brutal, uncompromising prison drama that will resonate with fans of The Shawshank Redemption . StudioCanal’s immaculate restoration presents the film in native 2160p with Dolby Vision and HDR10, alongside a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. Out Jul 8

2.0 audio. Out Jul 8

BELLY AID A defining slice of late-’90s urban cinema, Belly

DOUBLE JEOPARDY AID Arriving near the end of the great ’90s thriller boom,

HANNIBAL AID The Silence of the Lambs was a tough act to follow, but Ridley Scott rose to the

WRONG TURN UMBRELLA A highlight of the early-2000s slasher

resurgence, Wrong Turn takes a simple wrong-way detour and turns it into a relentless nightmare. Starring Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington and Emmanuelle

marked the feature directing debut of acclaimed music video visionary Hype Williams. Starring hip-hop icons DMX, Nas,

Double Jeopardy remains a slick, crowd-pleasing favourite that has only grown in stature over time. Directed

challenge with one of the most outrageous films of his career. This operatic thriller/ horror follows Hannibal Lecter’s

Method Man, and T-Boz, the crime drama initially divided critics but has since earned a devoted cult following for its striking visuals and distinctive style. This new native 2160p presentation features Dolby Vision and HDR10, complemented by immersive Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio. Out Jul 8

by Australia’s Bruce Beresford, it stars Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood in a twist-filled tale of betrayal, revenge, and justice. This 4K restoration presents the film in native 2160p with Dolby Vision and HDR10, complemented by a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. Out Jul 8

exploits while on the run in Europe, with Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta and a barely recognisable Gary Oldman co-starring. Presented in Native 4K with Dolby Vision HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, it’s never looked better. Just avoid dinner before that infamous brain-food scene. Out Jul 8

Chriqui, this backwoods horror classic pits a group of stranded travellers against a clan of murderous cannibals lurking in the West Virginia wilderness. Fast, brutal and packed with memorable kills, it remains a fan favourite. Presented in 2160p 4K with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, it’s never looked or sounded more terrifying. Out Jul 8

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