STACK #258 April 2026

MOVIE FEATURE

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Imprint continues to spoil collectors with another impressive slate of deluxe box sets, spotlighting legendary filmmakers and classic cinema. Words Glenn Cochrane

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN COLLECTION (1960-1972) Loaded with special features including new audio commentaries, interviews, and essays, The Magnificent Seven Collection rides again in a stunning limited edition hardbox. This five-disc set presents John Sturges’ iconic 1960 western on 4K UHD, alongside its three action-packed sequels on Blu-ray: Return of the Seven, Guns of the Magnificent Seven, and The Magnificent Seven Ride! A definitive presentation celebrating one of cinema’s most enduring western legacies.

DIRECTED BY… SIDNEY LUMET – VOLUME TWO (1978-1999) Continuing Imprint’s celebration of legendary filmmaker Sidney Lumet, Directed by... Sidney Lumet – Volume Two , gathers five diverse works in a limited-edition five-disc hardbox. The set includes The Wiz, Daniel, A Stranger Among Us, Critical Care, and Gloria , with the latter two making their worldwide Blu-ray debut . Special features include a new audio commentary featuring the late, great Melbourne film historian Lee Gambin, plus interviews and archival material exploring Lumet’s remarkable career.

DIRECTED BY… JOHN MACKENZIE (1980-1992) Imprint spotlights the work of British filmmaker John Mackenzie with this limited edition four-disc hardbox spanning 1980-1992. The collection includes the landmark crime classic The Long Good Friday, The Honorary Consul, The Fourth Protocol, and Ruby , presented on Blu-ray. Notably, Ruby receives its worldwide first Blu ray release . Packed with special features and new commentaries, this set celebrates a director who tackled crime, politics, and espionage with unmistakable intensity.

TALES OF THE WILD WEST: COLLECTION ONE (1956-1967) Imprint saddles up for a new series with Tales of the Wild West: Collection One (1956-1967) , a limited-edition five-disc hardbox bringing together five classic frontier adventures: Three Violent People, The Tin Star, Nevada Smith, The Professionals, and Waterhole #3 . The latter receives its worldwide first Blu-ray release . Packed with new and archival extras, this collection celebrates the rugged heroes, sweeping landscapes, and dusty showdowns that defined the golden age of the western.

• The new Imprint range is out Apr 8 for a limited time only, while stocks last.

Q & A

WITH WILLIAM BRENT BELL , DIRECTOR OF WER

For nearly two decades,William Brent Bell has been making his mark in the horror world, yet one of his most memorable films, Wer , remains criminally underseen.With the film now returning to Blu-ray and DVD, we put a few questions to the director.

approach was to ask whether those legends might have originated from something more grounded in reality. If you were to make Wer now, would you do anything differently?

a classic and still one of the most unforgettable mash-ups of horror,

How do you feel about Wer 14 years after its release?

I’m incredibly proud of Wer . We really wanted to do something different within the genre and I think we achieved that. Over time, though, it’s been really gratifying to see the movie continue to build a following and find its audience. What were some of your influences when developing the movie? District 9 was a big influence in how its narrative blended conventional coverage and real-world cameras, creating a grounded feel without the restrictions of pure found footage. Looking back, what do you think Wer does differently than other werewolf movies? Most werewolf films lean into the supernatural mythology of a man turning into a beast. Our

character, and dark humour. I’ve always loved Wolfen and The Howling . And I’m a big fan of Ginger Snaps . You’re now working on Orphans . What can you tell us about the movie? I can’t say too much about it yet, but

Director William Brent Bell

Honestly, I’m not sure I would change much. There’s a rawness to the film that I really like. If anything, I think we could have leaned a little more into a controlled, cinematic style for the main camera while still keeping the grounded realism that defines the movie. What are some of your favourite werewolf movies? An American Werewolf in London is obviously

it continues to explore Leena Klammer as a character. It leans into the twisted psychology and dark humour introduced in Orphan: First Kill but in fresh and unexpected ways. I can’t

• Wer is out Apr 8

wait for audiences to see where we take the story.

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