The Terrifying Film That Put Stephen King on the Map in the 1970s is Coming to 4K

Carrie, the 1976 adaptation of Stephen King‘s literary debut, and one of the best horror movies 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. Carrie is their latest announcement, with the set going on sale October 29, 2025—just in time for Halloween. That is, if you have the money to purchase this expensive edition of the horror classic.

The 4K UHD edition of Carrie can already be pre-ordered on the Imprint Films official website. Only 1500 copies are being released, and the set can be purchased individually or in a discounted bundle that also carries 1971’s Twins of Evil and 1978’s Invasion 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

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10)

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

Acting Carrie – documentary (2001)

Visualizing Carrie – documentary (2001)

Carrie, The Musical – featurette (2001)

Animated Photo Gallery

Stephen King And The Evolution Of Carrie

Theatrical Trailer

Aspect Ratio 1.85:1

Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo

Optional English HOH Subtitles

Stephen King’s Debut Is a Masterclass in Teenage Horror

carrie cries as she gets crowned

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Even though Carrie was published in 1974, and was officially his debut as a published author, it wasn’t the first book he ever wrote. His original version of Salem’s Lot was written before Carrie, as was The Long Walk, which would eventually be published in 1979 under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman and which will see its release in movie form this September. Carrie is also officially being re-developed as a TV series under the leadership of Mike Flanagan.

Carrie was 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’s Carrie was also a key film in putting its young cast in the spotlight. Spacek had already started building a solid career after Badlands, 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 like Dressed to Kill, Blow Out, and Scarface.