Alligator (1980) + Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991) (4K + Blu-ray Limited Edition) (101 Films Black Label #033) [UK]
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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.
A B-movie masterpiece, Alligator remains a standout picture from the post 70s creature feature boom, with surprising depth and an overtly critical take on the inaction on environmental issues of the time that is still relevant today. Its lesser-known sequel Alligator II: The Mutation, follows a similar path to its predecessor with a more comedic and knowing undertone in true B-movie fashion.
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.
A B-movie masterpiece, Alligator remains a standout picture from the post 70s creature feature boom, with surprising depth and an overtly critical take on the inaction on environmental issues of the time that is still relevant today. Its lesser-known sequel Alligator II: The Mutation, follows a similar path to its predecessor with a more comedic and knowing undertone in true B-movie fashion.
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
They are creature features that are a product of their time. The first one is a considerably better film than the sequel but I still enjoy it none the less. As far as alligator/crocodile movies I would put it below Rogue/Black Water/Lake Placid. I would say it is worth the watch, granted I’m pretty nostalgic about it from when I was a kid but maybe not at that price point. I would watch the film first, they are available for streaming on Amazon. I already have the Scream Factory 4k but I do agree the artwork on this one is cool.
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Oh yeah I forgot about Crawl. It’s definitely one of the top alligator/crocodile movies.
The first is a good film.
Written by the great John Sayles and has a terrific performance by Robert Forster
Got a notoriously traumatising pool scene that's often the first thing folks mention when talking about this film lol
I saw Allligator years ago and its pretty good. Wasn't aware of the second one but Alligator is definitely worth a watch.
The first one is excellent. I got the 4k from America last year and it's stood the test of time very well.
Agree.
It's like if they put EXORCIST and EXORCIST 2 together.
ALLIGATOR is a terrific film. The other is not.
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