Explorers (1985)

Region Free 4K UHD Blu-Ray US Version - Brand New

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Description:
 Explorers is a 1985 American science fantasy film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante. The film stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix, both in their film debuts, and Jason Presson as young teenage boys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space. The special effects were produced by Industrial Light & Magic, with make-up effects by Rob Bottin.

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Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s.

Inspired by his vivid dreams of flying through space and elaborate electrical grids, and fueled by comic books and classic sci-fi, 8th-grader Ben fantasizes about a way to explore the Universe. When his friend Wolfgang manages to build a matching circuit board from Ben's hazily-sketched diagrams of his dreams, the board eerily begins to program itself, resulting in precisely the technology they need to secretly cobble together a real spacecraft in a backyard. Along with their friend Darren, they venture out of suburbia and blast into the cosmos seeking whatever alien life they can find — perhaps even something which was reaching out to them all along.

A sentimental adventure of childhood wonder and the regenerative cycle of pop culture (and B-movies), which links '80s childhoods to the fantasy of '50s sci-fi, Joe Dante's EXPLORERS shows the Piranha director's unique skill in blending genres. Featuring childhood film debuts from Ethan Hawke (Dead Poets Society) and River Phoenix (Sneakers), with Robert Picardo (The Howling) and, naturally, Dick Miller (Gremlins), it also boasts extensive use of a broad range of effects by Rob Bottin and visuals from Industrial Light & Magic, as well as an epic score by Jerry Goldsmith (Alien). Vinegar Syndrome Ultra is proud to present this cult film to 4K UHD in both its theatrical and home video versions, newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original camera negative, and featuring a brand new extended making-of documentary produced exclusively for this release.

Bonus Features:
1. 3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x2
2. 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
3. Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
4. Commentary with the Movie Oubliette podcast (Theatrical Version)
5. "The Thunder Road: Making Explorers" - an all-new 77-minute documentary produced and edited by Elijah Drenner, exclusive for this release. Featuring new interviews with director Joe Dante, screenwriter Eric Luke, producer Mike Finnell, 2nd A.D. Carol Green, actor Robert Picardo, sound designer Mark Mangini, members of the ILM visual effects team, and newly discovered, never-before-seen on-set interviews with actors Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, Jason Presson, make-up effects artist Rob Bottin, production designer Robert Boyle, and many more!
6. "A Science Fiction Fairy Tale" (64 min) - a making-of documentary from 2021
7. Deleted scenes - with commentary by director Joe Dante (34 min)
8. Original 1985 Electronic Press Kit (5 min)
9. "The Tale of the Farmer and the Wise Man" (10 min) - a 1976 UCLA student film by Explorers screenwriter Eric Luke
10. Still gallery (5 min)
11. Theatrical trailer
12. Teaser trailer
13. Reversible sleeve artwork
14. English SDH subtitles

Cast:
Ethan Hawke as Benjamin "Ben" Crandall
River Phoenix as Wolfgang Müller
Jason Presson as Darren Woods
Amanda Peterson as Lori Swenson
Dick Miller as Charlie Drake
Robert Picardo as Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father
Leslie Rickert as Neek
James Cromwell as Mr. Müller
Dana Ivey as Mrs. Müller
Bobby Fite as Steve Jackson
Meshach Taylor as Gordon Miller
John P. Navin Jr. as Man at Drive-In
Brooke Bundy as Science Teacher
Taliesin Jaffe as Ludwig Müller
Karen Mayo-Chandler as Carla
Mary Kay Place as Mrs. Crandall
Mary Hillstead as Woman at Drive-In

  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.25 x 0.25 inches; 2.56 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Joe Dante
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ 4K
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 49 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2026
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Vinegar Syndrome Ultra
   

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