STACK #264 October 2026

HIGHLIGHTS 4K UHD

Words Glenn Cochrane

Halloween brings classic horrors to 4K Ultra HD, alongside ’90s gems and beloved cult favourites. Here’s a look at some of what’s in store for October. THE CABIN IN THE WOODS AID

SUZUME CRUNCHYROLL Makoto Shinkai’s acclaimed anime adventure Suzume finally makes its Australian 4K

THE SAINT AID Under-appreciated on release, Phillip Noyce’s The Saint has become a

SCREAM 4 AID Scream 4 was the franchise’s first

From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Cabin in the Woods is the 2012 sci-fi horror-comedy that became a bona

comeback before the legacy sequel – aka Scream 5 - relaunched the horror series. Ten years after the Woodsboro killings, Sidney Prescott returns home as a new Ghostface targets fresh victims. Wes Craven returned for his fourth and final instalment, which would ultimately become his final film. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette return. This 4K release features a 2.39:1 presentation with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Out Oct 14

noteworthy slice of ’90s cinema, arriving alongside big-screen

Ultra HD debut in a collectible SteelBook edition.

The film follows teenager Suzume after she encounters a mysterious young man searching for a door, setting her on a journey

adaptations of TV favourites including Mission: Impossible and The Fugitive . Val Kilmer stars as suave master thief Simon Templar, hired to steal a revolutionary cold fusion formula before falling for its creator. Noyce’s stylish thriller blends espionage, romance, gadgets, and globe-trotting adventure. This 4K presentation features Dolby Vision/HDR and a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio. Out Oct 14

fide cult hit and helped launch Australia’s own Chris Hemsworth into superstardom. Five friends head to a remote cabin, where they discover something far more sinister than expected. This 4K release presents the film in 2.40:1 with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Dolby Digital, and 2.0 Dolby Digital audio, offering fans a sharp new addition to their horror collection. Out Oct 14

across Japan to prevent catastrophic disasters. Beautifully animated and

emotionally resonant, Shinkai’s fantastical adventure blends romance, supernatural wonder and spectacular visuals. This two-disc 4K release runs for 122 minutes and includes English subtitles throughout. Out Oct 14 STAR TREK VIII: FIRST CONTACT AID One of the most acclaimed entries

SCARY MOVIE AID Wazzup! Following last month’s release of Scary Movie 6 , the

ANNIHILATION AID Written and directed by Alex Garland,

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON AID The greatest werewolf movie of

Annihilation caused quite a commotion when it was released in 2018. This epic sci-fi horror film, adapted from

in the Star Trek movie franchise, First Contact sees Captain Picard and the crew of the

all time (fighting words we stand by), An American Werewolf in London revolutionised the genre, earning accolades for its

2000 hit from the Wayans brothers arrives on 4K, letting fans relive – or perhaps discover - where this comedy institution began. Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and Regina Hall star as teenagers stalked by a bumbling serial killer in this spoof of horror conventions. This 4K release presents the film in 2.39:1 with English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. An absolute cult classic!. Out Oct 28

Jeff VanderMeer’s novel, is a Lovecraftian nightmare starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, and Gina Rodriguez. When a biologist enters a mysterious quarantined zone, she encounters an ever changing ecosystem where nothing is quite what it seems. This 4K release features Dolby Vision HDR, a 2.39:1 presentation, and Dolby Atmos audio. Out Oct 14

Enterprise face their most formidable foes, the Borg. When the cybernetic collective travels back in time to prevent humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life, Picard must stop them from altering history. This 1996 favourite arrives in 4K with a 2.35:1 presentation, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Out Oct 14

groundbreaking special effects. Terrifying and hilarious in equal measure, John Landis’ classic follows two American tourists whose tour of Britain takes a horrifying turn after a werewolf attack. Starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne, this 4K release features a 1.85:1 presentation with Dolby Atmos and DTS 5.1 audio. Out Oct 28

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