The Stuff (1985) (Pre Release Version)

Description

The Stuff (1985) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Arrow Video | 87 min | R | Arrow US Edition
Genres: Horror, Satire, Sci-Fi

Disc Specs

• Video: 1080p High Definition (new HD transfer from original elements)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: English LPCM Mono (1.0)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: A

Video Quality
A clean, filmic HD presentation with intact grain and strong detail for a mid-80s indie. Contrast is solid, black levels hold without crushing, and the palette retains that slightly off-kilter, creamy look that fits the satire.

Audio Quality
The uncompressed mono track is clear and punchy. Dialogue stays front-and-center, effects and score come through without distortion, and noise is minimal for the vintage source.

Special Features

• Audio commentary with writer/director Larry Cohen
• “Can’t Get Enough of The Stuff” making-of documentary with cast & crew
• Larry Cohen video introduction
• Deleted/alternate material (selected scenes)
• Trailers, TV spots, and image gallery
• Reversible sleeve with original & newly commissioned artwork
• Collector booklet (first pressing only)

✅ Overall Recommendation
Essential for cult-horror shelves. Arrow’s HD transfer, the Cohen commentary, and the making-of doc make this the definitive Blu-ray of The Stuff if you’re not going 4K.