James Gunn’s feature directorial debut, “Slither,” is arriving on 4K for the first time. While US fans are looking forward to the 4K UHD Steelbook from Radial Entertainment, our friends across the pond are in for an even bigger treat: a limited theatrical re-release, a 4K digital debut, and a stacked Special Edition Steelbook.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary, Vertigo Releasing is bringing the recently restored film to select theaters in the UK and Ireland starting April 10, 2026. Following its return to theaters, Visions Home Video will re-release “Slither” on Digital Download in 4K beginning on May 1, followed by a special limited-edition 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray release on May 18.
For the first time ever, the 2006 cult classic has been restored from the 35mm Interpositive. The new 4K Dolby Vision grade was personally approved by James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton, ensuring the film looks better than ever while staying true to the filmmakers’ creative vision.
The Visions Home Video “Slither” 4K Steelbook includes:
- 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.
- 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
The Blu-ray release includes:
- NEW Blu-Ray feature from the 4K Dolby Vision grade, approved by writer/director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton.
- 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
The limited-edition Special Edition Steelbook is available for pre-order now from HMV, ZAVVI, and Amazon.
