The Stuff (1985)

Description

The Stuff (1985) – 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Disc Review
Arrow Video | 87 min (Theatrical) / 119 min (Pre-Release Version) | R | July 22, 2025
Genres: Horror, Satire, Cult Classic

Disc Specs

• Video: 2160p Ultra High Definition, Dolby Vision with HDR10 compatibility
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: Original lossless English 1.0 mono track
• Subtitles: Optional English SDH
• Region: Region A; UHD disc is region‑free

Video Quality
This edition features a brand-new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, offering crisp image quality, accurate grain structure, and enhanced contrast and color fidelity that elevate the film’s B-movie satire aesthetic.

Audio Quality
The original mono soundtrack is clean and uncompromised. Clarity in dialogue and sound effects is well preserved, delivering the intended retro experience.

Special Features

• Brand-new audio commentary by writers/critics David Flint & Adrian Smith
• Archival commentary by writer-director Larry Cohen
• “Can’t Get Enough of The Stuff” making‑of documentary with Cohen, producer Paul Kurta, Andrea Marcovicci, Steve Neill, and critic Kim Newman
• “Enough is Never Enough” – new featurette with previously unseen interviews originally from King Cohen
• 42nd Street Memories – feature-length doc on NYC’s 42nd Street history with participation from Cohen and other filmmakers
• Trailers, TV spots, and King Cohen trailer
• Image gallery

✅ Overall Recommendation
This Arrow Video release is a must-have for fans and collectors of cult cinema. The pristine 4K restoration, exhaustive extras, alternate version, and premium package make it the definitive home video edition of The Stuff.