Slither Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Theatrical Re-Release & 4K Steelbook

It's been 20 years since James Gunn's cult horror-comedy first slithered into cinemas, and to celebrate the film is getting a 4K Steelbook release via Vision Home Video as well as a theatrical release.

Visions Home Video will be re-releasing Slither on Digital Download in 4K on 1st May and special Limited Edition Steelbook in stunning 4K HDR (and Blu-ray) from 18th May.

Now on 4K for the first time, James Gunn's iconic cult classic sees an extraterrestrial parasite infect the citizens of a town with the intent of devouring all life forms on Earth, leaving it up to the town sheriff (Nathan Fillion) and a local woman (Elizabeth Banks) to put an end to the monster. Restored from the 35mm Interpositive and approved by Writer-Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton.

The 4K Steelbook is a UK exclusive with artwork from Chris Malbon. The release features a NEW 4K Dolby Vision feature, approved by writer/director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. The steelbook comes complete with a collectible limited edition poster and array of special features.

Slither Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Theatrical Re-Release & 4K Steelbook

The Blu-ray also features other original artwork by Chris Malbon and all the special features included on the 4K Steelbook. These include-

• NEW "We've Got Worms" - Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton

• NEW "Feed The Fear" - Interview With Editor John AxelradNEW "Just A Bee Sting" - Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters

• NEW "What's Gotten Into You" - Interview With Composer Tyler

• Plus additional features to be confirmed

  
  

The steelbook is currently up for pre-order from HMV, Zavvi & Amazon UK.

Additionally, UK fans can enjoy the film in cinemas as it will be having a limited theatrical release from 10th April. You can check out the re-release trailer below.