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'Mimic' 4K UHD Review

Physical Media Release Date: 03/17/26.

Label: Kino Lorber.

Form of Release: 4K UHD. [2 Cuts, 1 Movie]

The Verdict: A Must-Buy


A Bold Experiment. A Deadly Mistake!


From master mythmaker Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, The Shape of Water) comes a “terrifying film of great elegance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Starring Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Jeremy Northam (The Net), Charles S. Dutton (Alien3), F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus), Giancarlo Giannini (Hannibal) and Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men), this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their miracle cure. With the power to mimic and destroy its every predator and the threat of an entire city’s destruction, their creation has taken on a horrifying life of its own. The ever-growing weight of extinction on their shoulders forces the team to take matters into their own hands in this stylish hit that delivers heart-pounding thrills from beginning to end. This 3-Disc Special Edition of Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic includes new 4K restorations of the Theatrical Cut and extended Director’s Cut.


Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Masters of The Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut – Both cuts were sourced from a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative; The Director’s Cut integrates additional HD footage.

Special Features:

DISC 1 - 4K UHD

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro

DISC 2 - 4K UHD

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond

DISC 3 - BLU-RAY

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro (Director’s Cut)

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond (Theatrical Cut)

  • Video Prologue with Director del Toro (1:05)

  • Reclaiming Mimic: Featurette (14:31)

  • A Leap in Evolution: Featurette (9:35)

  • Back Into the Tunnels: Featurette (5:22)

  • 3 Deleted Scenes (5:11)

  • 6 Animated Storyboards (6:04)

  • Gag Reel (2:20)

  • Theatrical Trailer


Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

  • Tomatometer: 68% (as of 04/01/26)

  • Popcornmeter: 37% (as of 04/01/26)


Physical Release Specs & Other Details:

  • MPAA: Rated R

  • Runtime: 105 minutes

  • Original Release: 1997


Video

Codec: HEVC / H.265

Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)

HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1


Audio

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)


Subtitles

English SDH


Discs

4K Ultra HD

Blu-ray Disc

Three-disc set (2 BD-100, 1 BD-50)


Digital

Not Included


Packaging

Slipcover in Original Packaging

Reversible Cover


Playback

4K Blu-ray: Region free

2K Blu-ray: Region A

Positives and Negatives

+ Positive Critical and Audience Reception

+ From Director Guillermo del Toro

+ First Time on 4K UHD

+ One Movie - 2 Cuts

+ x02 Physical Bonuses

+ x12 Special Features

+ x03 Audio Commentaries

- NO Digital Code Included

 
 
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