John Hughes’ Weird Science lands on Blu-ray as part of the long-running wave of 80s teen comedies getting HD re-releases, competing with other cult staples from the era for a spot on your shelf. If you know it from TV repeats or an old DVD, Blu-ray is the format for seeing the film with a cleaner, more stable picture and fewer compression artefacts, especially in darker scenes and neon-lit set pieces.

Is this the version for a family film night?

The “Suitable for 12 years and over” certificate is a useful guide rather than a promise of squeaky-clean viewing. Expect the cheeky, fantasy-leaning humour typical of mid-80s teen comedies, with some innuendo and mild language that may suit older kids more than younger ones.

• Blu-ray format: sharper detail and better colour than most DVD editions on modern TVs.
• Age rating 12: pitched at teens and adults; check if you’re sensitive to dated humour.