When we think of the modern horror landscape, Stephen Kingname will follow. The famous author of the genre has written so many classic horror stories that quickly turned into popular films. However, one of his most underrated works, Cujo, is also one of his most underrated films. A 1983 film directed by a veteran of the genre. Lewis Teague about a freaking predatory dog ​​is the worst nightmare for any dog ​​lover. Now, thanks Kino Lorber, the cult classic comes to 4K Blu-ray for the first time. Although special features have not yet been announced, this physical release will come with a new HDR Dolby Vision Master movie. Kujo’s rampage has never looked better.

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Stephen King’s underrated gem

While King is best known for Pennywise and This the franchise or the obsessive history of the Overlook Hotel in Shine, there is something deeply unsettling about the thought of “man’s best friend” turning his back on us. King, like all of his best work, touched our worst fears in our canine hearts and actually ripped that heart out mercilessly. The film version adds to this rawness of the story, which makes the direction of Teague, who has worked on other horror classics such as cat eye And Alligatoryou feel like you’re in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies about dogs.

You experience a strong sense of anxiety while watching a movie. This is thanks to Kujo himself, who wins you over with his sweet St. Bernard heart before the madness sets in and he bites into it like a disembodied bone. Cast member featuring Dee Wallace, Ed Lauter, Daniel Hugh KellyAnd Danny Pintauro also do a great job of throwing some very scary stakes into this horror story. While not as iconic or memorable as Shine, This, Carrieor Pet cemetery, CujoOne of the most underrated horror gems of the 80s.

Dee Wallace in Cujo

Kino Lorber: Blu-ray Royalty Boutique

Horror fans have received a lot of great 4K physical media over the past few years. Perhaps the main contributor to this was Kino Lorber, which has gone to great lengths to keep physical media alive in the digital age. This includes hosting classic horror movies like King’s adversity And Silence of the Lambs at 4K for the first time. However, they also put on films like Vincent PriceX Crow and masterpieces of the silent film era such as Nosferatu released on Blu-ray. It’s just one of the best Blu-ray distributors that does it. Cujo release additional exciting. Especially with Cujothe previous Blu-ray release has been out of print for many years.

Cujo 4K doesn’t have a release date yet, but it will soon. While horror fans wait for King’s next 4K release, you can browse the rest of Kino Lorber’s extensive catalog of films on their website. clip from Cujo you can also see below.