This special limited edition deluxe magnet box + slipcover set (designed by JJ Harrison), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 10,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
When a family of telekinetic extraterrestrials dying on a parched planet are vacuumed into a NASA rover and transplanted to Earth, they inadvertently become literal illegal aliens, on the run from the United States government! As his sister, mother, and father escape into the strangely familiar world of the surrounding desert, the youngest of the group becomes lost, eventually sneaking into the home of a wheelchair-bound middle schooler named Eric. At first unsure of what to make of the pint-sized space creature, Eric and his older brother Mike are quickly smitten and name their new alien friend, Mac (short for Mysterious Alien Creature). While Mac adjusts quickly to life on Earth, soon gaining a love for popular soft drink brands and fast food restaurants, he remains desperate to reunite with his family. But when gun-toting government agents track him down, Eric and Mike save Mac from capture and hit the road, hoping to help him find his family before it’s too late.
One of the most baffling, beloved, and jaw-droppingly weird sci-fi films of the 1980s, director and co-writer Stewart Raffill’s (Tammy & the T-Rex) MAC & ME has gained legions of fans across the universe. From its unforgettably strange aliens to its legendary fast-food-restaurant-set dance party, and its plentiful and oft discussed product placement, all set to a remarkable swelling score by two-time Academy Award® nominee Alan Silvestri (Forrest Gump), this frequently heartfelt and always hilarious cult classic explodes onto 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome Ultra, newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original camera negative exclusively for this release and jam packed with brand new extras.
directed by: Stewart Raffill starring: Christine Ebersole, Jonathan Ward, Jade Calegory, Lauren Stanley, Tina Caspary, Vinnie Torrente 1988 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
Brand new commentary track with co-writer/director Stewart Raffill & Jim Branscome of Cinematic Void
Brand new commentary track with film historians Wayne Byrne and Paul Farren
"Strange Adventure" (12 min) - a brand new interview with co-writer/director Stewart Raffill
"Balance" (16 min) - a brand new featurette with cinematographer Nick McLean & camera operator Michael D. O'Shea
"Alien Puppeteer" (9 min) - a brand new interview with alien designer/puppeteer Christopher Swift
"Down Memory Lane" (16 min) - a brand new interview with actress Christine Ebersole
"Down to Earth" (4 min) - an archival interview with songwriter Allee Willis
Alternate climactic shooting sequence - sourced from video
Image gallery
Theatrical trailer
Video trailer
TV spots
40-page perfect bound book with essays by Simon Abrams, Justin LaLiberty, and Austin Trunick
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.786378 / 5 from 323 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Mac and Me, a limited edition deluxe magnet box set, includes a 4K UHD Blu-ray, a 40-page book, and reversible sleeve artwork. Praised for its quality, packaging, and transfer, this release offers a new commentary track, featurettes, and interviews. Opinions on the film vary, but the product is highly regarded for its presentation and extras.
"The movie looks great and the packaging is stellar." — Eric N.
"Transfer looks best it’s gonna ever be and the special features are great!" — Billy B.
"Movie looks great and artwork on the cover is hilarious." — Nathan W.
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Mac And Me
"The restoration is exceptionally sharp. The HDR/Dolby Vision pass brings out much richer colors and reveals hidden textures in the costumes, desert landscapes, and alien puppets without losing the natural film grain"
— Brian G. (4/5)
Sincere
"Originally I wanted to see this because it had a reputation as being a silly film which is full of blatant advertising. Which is actually true, but it's also very sincere. Somehow it's able to be both stupid and moving in places, with some decent effects and really well shot scenes. The score was also quite something. I can't say it's a favourite, but I actually prefer it to ET (particularly that dreadful anniversary version with all the terrible CGI!). Well worth a watch."
— Sam N. (4/5)
Mac and Me
"This movie is not good, but it is fun because of how terrible it is. Only reason I got this was because it was 60% off. Surprised we got a nice edition and packing of this movie."
— Matthew F. (3/5)
The Ultimate Version!
"Mac and Me was a childhood favorite of mine, so it's obvious that I love this release. It's truly spectacular and some of the most humorous artwork I've ever seen."
— Branden Y. (5/5)
Very Nice VSU!
"The presentation of this awesome package was excellent! The film is a lot of fun to watch, and the extras are very good! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Mac, the kid and now me cause I love this set
"You love Tammy & the T Rex? Go for it ASAP same guy made it, same town same vibe. You haven’t seen Tammy? GTFO and get it"
— John R. (5/5)
I actually like this movie unironically
"I first saw this movie as a kid in the 90’s, and yes I know it has product placement up the wazoo, but it’s a film that I like regardless of that and just find that charming and seeing all this product placement makes the movie a nice relic of the 80’s."
— Rene R. (5/5)
MAC and ME 4K
"Such a fun cheesy movies from my childhood getting this amazing presentation loaded with extras."
— Michael N. (5/5)
Cult Classic!
"Loved this movie as a kid. Thanks for the beautiful release! Great release from Vinegar Syndrome as always! Fantastic artwork and always a pleasure to go on the wild vinegar syndrome ride to goodness!"
— Jason D. (5/5)
Bad movie, great packaging.
"I suppose that's sort of VS's MO. Nostalgia intertwined with handsome packaging. They keep making em I keep buying em."
— martin k. (4/5)
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