Key Takeaways:
– Kino Lorber to release a 4K version of Richard Franklin’s 1986 horror movie ‘Link’ on September 10.
– The film starred Elisabeth Shue, Terence Stamp, and featured appearances by Steven Finch, Richard Garnett, David O’Hara, Kevin Lloyd, and Joe Belcher.
– This was Shue’s debut leading role, where she spent majority of her screen time with ape co-stars.
– The 4K release will come with extras such as deleted scenes, director interviews, trailers, and an optional English subtitle feature.
Hey buddy! Get ready to dive into some exciting cinema news straight from the horror genre. Remember the 1986 killer ape flick ‘Link’ directed by the Psycho II maestro Richard Franklin? Well, hold on to your seats as it’s about to swing back into our lives.
Big movie news: The folks at Kino Lorber have made an official announcement that they’ll be giving this classic horror story a neat 4K upgrade. The 4K version of ‘Link’ is scheduled to release on September 10. Believe me, you don’t want to miss this.
If the name ‘Link’ doesn’t ring a bell, don’t sweat it. Here’s a quick recap: Elisabeth Shue (you’d know her from The Karate Kid) and Terence Stamp (star of The Limey) headline the cast. Picture this – a young grad student, Jane, played by Shue is hired as the assistant to an eccentric zoology professor portrayed by Stamp. But it’s not your typical college job. Jane ends up living in a remote home shared with two intelligent chimps and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. When things start to go haywire with one chimp mysteriously dead and the professor vanishing, Link turns aggressive. The so-called ‘monkey business’ becomes a real terror.
This wasn’t just another film for Shue. ‘Link’ marked her debut as a leading lady and boy, did she nail it! Most of the movie sees her stand alone against her ape co-stars, delivering a performance to remember.
And the thrilling cast line-up doesn’t stop there. Steven Finch from Brookside, Richard Garnett from Jeeves and Wooster, David O’Hara from The Professor and the Madman, Kevin Lloyd from The Bill, and Joe Belcher from Coronation Street make their valuable appearances in the film. This star-packed animalistic horror will surely keep you on edge.
Did I mention the goodies that come with the 4K release of ‘Link’? It’s quite a pack! From audio commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin and Film Critic Jarret Gahan, to deleted scenes and an audio interview with director Richard Franklin; you’d sure be getting your money’s worth. Plus, you get to enjoy Jerry Goldsmith’s demo of the Link Theme! There’s even optional English subtitles to make sure you don’t miss a bit of the suspense.
So, can’t wait to own a copy? Me neither! So, let’s play the waiting game till September 10. You might not know, but I became a fan of ‘Link’ just a couple of months back. And I can’t wait to add this 4K version to my collection. How about you? Are you planning to get a copy? Drop a comment and let us know!
And of course, if you’ve seen ‘Link’, share your thoughts about it! Exciting times ahead, movie buffs!
