Samuel LoveSometimes, a release comes along that reminds you why you love physical media. Sure, there’s obvious examples like the definitive releases of classics that labels like Second Sight Films and Criterion put out, but it’s 101 Films’ lavish new release of Alligator (1980) and Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) that has put the biggest smile on my face in a while. As I came to the end of my double-bill of the cult classic original and the cheesy ‘sequel’ (more of a remake, really), I couldn’t help but feel delighted that schlocky films like these have been given such wonderful treatment for us collectors. This beautiful new set houses a 3-disc edition of Alligator (including the film on sparkling 4K UHD) along with the second film (BR only) and oodles of special features, alongside a poster and booklet. This is a truly wonderful release and a real gift to fans of this particular brand of schlocky creature-features. What a time to be alive.
101 Films presents cult classic creature feature Alligator (1980) on 4K UHD, along with the TV cut and 1991 sequel Alligator II: The Mutation (1991) on Blu-ray, title 033 on the 101 Films Black Label. Packed with interviews with cast and crew, this limited edition release is packaged in a rigid box with brand new artwork, and includes a limited edition booklet with new writing on the films.
Alligator
From Director Lewis Teague (Cujo) and screenwriter John Sayles (The Howling) comes an unstoppable thriller with bite. A family returning from Florida decides their pet baby alligator is too much to handle and flushes him down the toilet. Meanwhile, Slade Laboratories is conducting secret experiments with animals and disposing of them in the sewer. The alligator, fending for itself, begins to feed on the dead animals, and grows. Now, twelve years later, after several mysterious murders, David Madison (Robert Forster, Jackie Brown) is on the case to find out who … or what … is killing people.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Theatrical cut (4K & Blu-ray)
- Alternate TV cut (Blu-ray)
- Everybody In The Pool – An interview with actress Robin Riker
- Wild In The Streets – An interview with Director Lewis Teague
- It Walks Among Us – An interview with screenwriter John Sayles
- Luck Of The Gator – An interview with special makeup effects artist Robert Short
- Gator Guts, The Great River, and Bob – An Interview With Bryan Cranston
- Additional Scenes From The TV Version
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
Alligator II: The Mutation
Deep in the sewers beneath the city of Regent Park, a baby alligator feeds on the experimental animals discarded by Future Chemicals Corporation. Nourished by the toxic growth hormones and other mutating chemicals, the gator grows immense in size … and voracious in appetite. Now, it must kill to survive. It’s a classic confrontation between man and beast. This sequel to the classic thriller Alligator stars Joseph Bologna (Transylvania 6-5000), Steve Railsback (Lifeforce), Dee Wallace (The Howling). Richard Lynch (Bad Dreams) and Kane Hodder (Jason X).
SPECIAL FEATURES
- From The Echo Lake Lagoon – An Interview With Director Jon Hess
- Dead In The Water – An Interview With Special Effects Coordinator John Eggett
- Cutting With Teeth – An Interview With Editor Marshall Harvey
- Becoming The Hunted – An Interview With Actor Kane Hodder
- Blood Brothers – An Interview With Second Unit Director Eugene Hess
- Theatrical Trailer
