Carrie, the 1976 adaptation ofStephen King’s literary debut, and one of the besthorrormovies ever made, is set to receive an awesome 4K UHD release, courtesy of Imprint Films. Imprint Films is the world-renowned boutique label based in Australia with an extensive catalog of high-definition re-releases.Carrieis their latest announcement, with the set going on sale July 21, 2025—just in time for Halloween. That is, if you have the money to purchase this expensive edition ofthe horror classic.
The 4K UHD edition ofCarriecan already be pre-ordered on the Imprint Filmsofficial website. Only 1500 copies are being released, and the set can be purchased individually or in a discounted bundle that also carries 1971’sTwins of Eviland 1978’sInvasion of the Body Snatchers. These are also 4K UHD sets.
The set includes the 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, and some collector’s items, like art cards as well as a lenticular hardcase. The discounted pre-order price is AUD 89.95, which rounds up to USD 58.64, but it’s well worth the price. The bonus features included on each disc are the following:
Disc One: 4K UHD
1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration
Stephen King’s Debut Is a Masterclass in Teenage Horror
Even thoughCarriewas published in 1974, and was officially his debut as a published author, it wasn’t the first book he ever wrote. His original version ofSalem’s Lotwas written beforeCarrie, as wasThe Long Walk, which would eventually be published in 1979 under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman and which will seeits release in movie formthis September.Carrieis also officially being re-developed as a TV series under the leadership of Mike Flanagan.
Carriewas enough of a strong debut publication to cement King’s status as a new author who could deliver bold twists on the usual horror tropes. Carrie’s transformation into an unstoppable force of revenge against bullies is epic as well as relevant. It was a predecessor to Jack Torrance’s ultimate surrender to ghosts, and Louis Creed’s voluntary decision to bring back his son from the dead, even though he knew deep inside that “sometimes, dead is better."
1976’sCarriewas also a key film in putting its young cast in the spotlight.Spacek had already started buildinga solid career afterBadlands, but the film was Nancy Allen, John Travolta, and Amy Irving’s (her film debut) breakout project. Brian De Palma, who up until then had stayed within the walls of smaller experimental productions, would find a way to up his game and go on to make bangers likeDressed to Kill,Blow Out, andScarface.
