Scream Factory has announced that they’re bringing director Lewis Teague‘s 1980 cult classic Alligator to 4K UHD and Blu-ray in North America on February 22, 2022 – and on the same day, they’ll also be releasing the Jon Hess-directed sequel Alligator II: The Mutation on Blu-ray! Although the company hasn’t released details on bonus features yet, they are already accepting pre-orders: you can secure a copy of Alligator at THIS LINK and purchase Alligator II: The Mutation at THIS LINK.
Written by John Sayles, Alligator has the following synopsis:
A herpetologist (Robin Riker) helps a detective (Robert Forster) track her flushed-away pet, now a king-size mutant called Ramón.
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Here’s the information Scream Factory provided on the Alligator release:
We’re very excited to finally (FINALLY) reveal that we have the much-requested 1980 creature feature favorite: Lewis Teague’s ALLIGATOR! We’ve been working on this one for almost three years and thrilled to see it “break out” soon.
Here are the early details we have currently about the release:
National street date for North America (Region A) is Feb 22, 2022.
3-Disc Set will include a 4K UHD and two Blu-rays. The UHD and first Blu-ray will both feature the original theatrical cut of the film and the additional Blu-ray disc will have the rare television version of the film with alternate scenes.
Not surprisingly, this will be branded as a Collector’s Edition and will come guaranteed with a slipcover in its first three months of release.
The illustrated artwork pictured was designed by artist Joel Robinson. This creative will be front facing on the slipcover and inner wrap. The reverse side of the wrap will feature the original U.S. theatrical artwork.
Full list of final extras will be announced on a later date.
Pre-orders on our site begin today which includes the Blu-ray plus a rolled 18” x 24” poster of the new art. The poster is exclusive to us and will be made at a limited run of 1.000 pieces.
And what they’ve said about Alligator II: The Mutation:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the sewer… ALLIGATOR 2: THE MUTATION arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in North America on Feb 22, 2022.
Deep in the sewers beneath the city of Regent Park, another baby alligator feeds on the experimental animals discarded by Future Chemicals Corporation. Nourished by toxic growth hormones and other mutating chemicals, the gator grows immense in size, develops a voracious appetite and goes out on a killing spree. No one believes the sightings until a large number of people are killed, and the police eventually embark on a search-and-destroy mission to put a stop to the alligator’s murderous rampage.
Extras to be announced at a later date.
Cover art for both releases can be seen below:
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