Lionsgate · Steelbook (4K + Blu-ray)

9 Lionsgate Steelbook (4K + Blu-ray) films on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality. 3 S-Tier picks including 1408, Jacob's Ladder.

1408(2007)

6.7/10

dir. Mikael Håfström

S-Tier

S-Tier Lionsgate 4K. The steelbook came out in January. The big question is which ending you get, since the theatrical and director's cut have different ones, and collectors prefer the theatrical. ViaVision also has a limited edition in the works.

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Jacob's Ladder(1990)

7.4/10

dir. Adrian Lyne

S-Tier

S-Tier Lionsgate 4K. Adrian Lyne's nightmare horror with Tim Robbins. There's a persistent Criterion wish-list energy around this title, and someone insists there used to be a laserdisc edition. The steelbook artwork is really nice. If Studiocanal ever separates from their Lionsgate deal, a boutique edition could happen. For now the Lionsgate 4K is it.

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The Way of the Gun(2000)

6.6/10

dir. Christopher McQuarrie

S-Tier

Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.

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Basic Instinct(1992)

6.9/10

dir. Paul Verhoeven

A-Tier

A-Tier Lionsgate 4K. Over 200 4K releases watched and this one's transfer stood out. Verhoeven's erotic thriller looks better than expected for early 90s.

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Southpaw(2015)

7.4/10

dir. Antoine Fuqua

A-Tier

Lionsgate A-Tier 4K. Jake Gyllenhaal's boxing film. The steelbook has been spotted as low as $6 USD on Gruv, which is practically clearance pricing and hard to pass up even if it's not high on the wishlist.

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The Forbidden Kingdom(2008)

6.6/10

dir. Rob Minkoff

A-Tier

Lionsgate A-Tier 4K. Chan and Jet Li in the same frame, which is enough of a reason for martial arts collectors. The wire work and production design benefit from the extra resolution even if the film itself is lightweight.

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You're Next(2013)

6.6/10

dir. Adam Wingard

A-Tier

Second Sight announced the 4K and collectors jumped. The catch is UK shipping, which runs nearly half the disc price. Worth waiting for Diabolik or OrbitDVD to stock it domestically if you're not in a rush.

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Saw II(2005)

6.6/10

dir. Darren Lynn Bousman

B-Tier

The chilling Jigsaw killer returns. When a gruesome murder victim surfaces with his trademark methods, Detective Eric Matthews discovers that being caught is merely another piece of Jigsaw's intricate puzzle.

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The Ninth Gate(1999)

6.5/10

dir. Roman Polanski

Imprint Films Limited Edition 4K. Polanski collectors are debating whether to double-dip since Lionsgate already has a release out. The bonus features on this one are strong enough that some people are buying both.

Lionsgate · Steelbook (4K + Blu-ray)