An American Werewolf in London arrives at $24.96. Arrow owners, hold.
Universal's Werewolf 4K uses the Arrow master and adds Dolby Atmos, but drops the mono track. Plus: Little Shop of Horrors both cuts, Henry LE alert, Magic skip, and Christiane F. from Criterion.
RELEASE OF THE WEEK
An American Werewolf in London (1981) | Universal Pictures | 4K UHD | $24.96
The greatest werewolf film ever made gets its first wide US retail 4K release the week before Halloween. Universal used the same 4K master Arrow produced for their 2022 limited edition (confirmed: blu-ray.com forum pages 27-34, August 2026). New Dolby Atmos mix added. Dolby Vision and HDR10 present.
Arrow owners need one piece of information: Universal dropped the original English DTS-HD mono track. Arrow included it. Arrow's exclusive new supplements are also absent. Universal carries legacy featurettes only.
Verdict: First-time 4K buyer, buy at $24.96. Arrow LE owner, hold unless Dolby Atmos is a genuine priority.
Buy: Amazon ($24.96) | Steelbook ($29.96)
QUICK HITS
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | Warner Bros. | 4K UHD | BUY | $24.96 — Both theatrical and director's cut in 4K for the first time, newly remastered 40th anniversary. Director's cut restores original ending where Audrey II wins. Forum consensus on transfer is strong. Steelbook at $29.96. Buy ($24.96) | Steelbook ($29.96)
The Addiction (1995) | Arrow Video | 4K UHD | BUY | $24.99 — Brand new 4K restoration from original camera negative with Dolby Vision. First proper 4K scan of Abel Ferrara's black-and-white NYC vampire film. Lili Taylor and Christopher Walken. Buy (Arrow US)
Pet Sematary (1989) | Paramount Scares | 4K Steelbook | BUY | $29.96 — Limited steelbook with original artwork. Halloween packaging. Likely a repackage of existing Paramount 4K master rather than new restoration. Essential title, serviceable disc. Buy ($29.96)
Godzilla Minus One (2023) | Warner Bros. | 4K Steelbook | BUY | $34.96 — Native 4K transfer with Dolby Vision grade that blueprintreview.co.uk called "breathtaking." Modern classic. The version to own. Buy
Halloween H20 (1998) | Paramount | 4K UHD | BUY | $23.99 — Solid franchise entry at the right price for Halloween week. Transfer scores ~80/100 on mightychroma.me. Buy ($23.99)
SKIP OF THE WEEK
Magic (1978) | Shout! Factory | 4K Steelbook | $39.96
Boutique price without boutique specs. No new restoration announced. Shout's press materials silent on master source. Hold and wait for reviews. Product page
LIMITED EDITION ALERT
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) | Dark Sky Selects | 4K Steelcase | October 27, 2026
40th anniversary. Exclusive to darkskyfilms.com only. No Amazon, no retail. 4K restoration from original 16mm camera negative with Dolby Vision. $39.98. Will sell out.
Pre-order: darkskyfilms.com ($39.98)
BACK CATALOG PICK
Christiane F. (1981) | Criterion Collection | 4K UHD | ~$39.99
Criterion's October slate brings this harrowing German drug drama to 4K for the first time in North America. Long overdue. Forum comparison cautiously positive on new master.
Buy: Criterion.com and retailers (releases October 20)
This week's paid section includes the $50 Pick, the Upgrade List, and five Best Buys. Subscribe to read them.
$50 PICK
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | Warner Bros. | $24.96 standard / $29.96 Steelbook
Both cuts in 4K for the first time. Director's cut restores the original ending. Forum consensus on transfer is strong. Cleanest value on the week's slate.
Buy: Amazon ($24.96) | Steelbook ($29.96)
THE UPGRADE LIST
Releases worth holding off on. Something better is coming.
An American Werewolf in London
NOW: Arrow LE 4K. Original mono track, new Arrow-exclusive supplements, Dolby Vision, no Atmos.
ARRIVED: Universal 45th Anniversary 4K. Dolby Atmos added, original mono dropped, legacy extras only. October 6.
DO: BUY if you don't own the Arrow LE. HOLD Arrow if you own it. The Atmos upgrade costs the mono track and supplements.
Criterion Complete Kubrick 4K UHD Box Set
NOW: Individual Criterion Blu-rays and standalone 4Ks.
COMING: October 20, 2026. Pre-order ~$420 on Amazon (SRP $600). Criterion November sale typically hits 50% off.
DO: Wait for the November sale if you can. Do not buy individual Kubrick 4Ks now.
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025)
NOW: Theatrical only.
COMING: Criterion 4K + Blu-ray, October 27, 2026.
DO: Pre-order now.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
NOW: Existing standard editions.
COMING: Dark Sky Selects 4K Steelcase, October 27, site-exclusive.
DO: Pre-order now. This will sell out.
Miami Vice: Director's Final Cut
NOW: No prior home video release.
COMING: Shout Select, 5-disc 4K + Blu-ray, December 15, 2026.
DO: Wait.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
NOW: Digital only (October 6).
COMING: Sony/Marvel 4K UHD Steelbook CE, December 15, 2026.
DO: Wait for physical.
Eyes Wide Shut / Full Metal Jacket / Barry Lyndon / 2001 / The Shining International Cut
DO: Wait for Criterion Complete Kubrick set, October 20. Do not buy standalone Kubrick 4Ks now.
BEST BUYS
An American Werewolf in London 4K, Universal | $24.96 | Best entry point for a definitive horror 4K if you don't own the Arrow LE.
Little Shop of Horrors 4K, Warner Bros. | $24.96 | Both cuts in 4K for the first time. Buy this week.
Godzilla Minus One 4K, Warner Bros. | $23.69 | Native 4K, Dolby Vision, outstanding transfer.
The Addiction 4K, Arrow Video | $24.99 | New 4K restoration from original negative, Dolby Vision.
Christiane F. 4K, Criterion | ~$39.99 | Long-overdue US 4K debut of a landmark film. Releases October 20.