Cult classic LINK starring Terence Stamp and Elisabeth Shue is heading to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on February 1st, 2021 and we’ve teamed up with Studiocanal to giveaway two copies of the Blu-ray to a pair of lucky readers. You can pre-order LINK here.

STUDIOCANAL is proud to announce the release of a newly restored version of the anthropological horror gem, LINK. Starring the inimitable Terence Stamp (Song For Marion, Superman) and 80s stalwart Elisabeth Shue (The Karate Kid, ‘The Boys’), this oft underappreciated tale incorporating director Richard Franklin’s (Psycho II, Road Games) trademark Hitchcockian style has gone on to achieve cult status since its release in 1986.

Underpinned by a chilling score form the legendary Jerry Goldsmith (LA Confidential, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), this brand new 4k restoration will be available to own on Blu-Ray for the first time in the UK, as well as on DVD and Digital, from February 1st complete with brand new bonus content.

Jane (Elisabeth Shue), an American zoology student, takes a summer job at the lonely English cliff-top home of one of her lecturers, the single-minded anthropologist, Dr. Steven Phillip (Terence Stamp). Dr. Phillip, whose work explores the link between man and ape, suddenly vanishes, leaving Jane to care for his three chimps alone. Voodoo is a savage female, Imp is affectionate and child-like whilst Link is a circus ape trained as the perfect servant and companion.

A disturbing role reversal rapidly begins to take place between master and servant and Jane rapidly finds herself a prisoner in a simian house of horror. In her attempts to escape she finds herself up against an adversary several times her physical strength with the instincts of a bloodthirsty killer.

Inspired by scientific research on violence amongst chimpanzees, the film wasn’t originally intended to be a fantasy but, instead, to reflect the reality of what chimps could be capable of whilst challenging the ’60s anthropological theory that man was the only species capable of making war with itself. LINK is also notable for being one of a very small number of films to be made with animals not to have received a single complaint of cruelty due, exclusively, to the work of legendary animal trainer Ray Berwick.

DVD / Blu-Ray Extras

• New: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin and Film Critic Jarret Gahan
• New: Interview with film programmer and horror expert Anna Bogutskaya
• Deleted workprint scenes
• Audio interview with director Richard Franklin
• Jerry Goldsmith demo of the LINK theme
• Original UK Theatrical teaser trailer

To be in with a chance of winning, just enter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can pre-order LINK here.

Terms & Conditions:

STARBURST does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries due to the Internet or email problems. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entrants must supply full details as required on the competition page, and comply with all rules to be eligible for the prizes. No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently. Unless otherwise stated, the Competition is not open to employees of: (a) the Company; and (b) any third party appointed by the Company to organise and/or manage the Competition; and (c) the Competition sponsor(s). This competition is a game promoted STARBURST. STARBURST’s decision is final in every situation and no correspondence will be entered into. STARBURST reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside of its control. Entrants must be UK residents and 18 or over. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them when entering this competition. The winners will be drawn at random from all the correct entries, and only they will be contacted personally. Prize must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. There will be no cash alternatives. STARBURST routinely adds the email addresses of competition entrants to the regular newsletter, in order to keep entrants informed of upcoming competition opportunities. Details of how to unsubscribe are contained within each newsletter. All information held by STARBURST will not be disclosed to any third parties