Announcing Imprint’s New 4K of Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Imprint, the physical media label of Via Vision Entertainment, will be releasing a new 4K edition of Philip Kaufman’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) on October 29, 2025. Deep Focus Review is excited to announce that the set will feature an essay about the film written by Brian Eggert.

This marks the first time one of Brian’s essays will be featured in a physical media release.  

“This is a proud moment for me,” said Eggert. “As a collector with over 2,500 discs on my shelves, including many titles from Imprint, it’s an incredible honor. I’m hoping for more to come.” 

The set is limited to 1,500 units and retails for USD $58.52. Preorder the release here.

Read the full announcement from Imprint:

The terrifying 1978 take on the classic 50s novel joins Imprint Films on 4K UHD and Blu-ray!

One by one, the residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves. As the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth – mysterious pods are cloning humans and destroying the originals.

Starring Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum and Leonard Nimoy, and directed by acclaimed auteur Philip Kaufman (The Right Stuff).

Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray Lenticular Hardcase with 40-page booklet, plus six art cards. 1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD

• 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD
• Audio commentary by director Philip Kaufman
• Audio commentary by author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016)
• Theatrical Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

• 1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration
• Audio commentary by director Philip Kaufman
• Audio commentary by author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016)
• Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod – featurette
• Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod – featurette
• The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod – featurette
• The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod – featurette
• Star-Crossed in the Invasion – interview with actress Brooke Adams (2016)
• Scoring the Invasion – interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (2016)
• Re-Creating the Invasion – interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (2016)
• Leading the Invasion – interview with actor Art Hindle (2016)
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots
• Theatrical Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Booklet

An exclusive booklet featuring an essay by film critic Brian Eggert, as well as full-colour photographs and the original 1978 press kit.