Vinegar Syndrome Announces January Blu-ray Titles (Updated)
HomeVinegar Syndrome Announces January Blu-ray Titles (Updated)
Posted December 13, 2018 04:38 PM by Webmaster
Vinegar Syndrome has announced its January batch of Blu-ray titles. They are: Uninvited (1988), There's Nothing Out There (1991), Splatter University (1984), and A Climax of Blue Power (1975). All four titles will be available for purchase on January 29.
UPDATE: Complete technical specs and supplemental features for each release have been added below.
There's Nothing Out There
Synopsis: Mike is always getting in the way of fun. His obsession with horror movies and their rules dictates that no matter where he goes, he can't help but expect to find a monster lurking around every corner. But this time, his paranoia might be justified…
After being invited to a remote lodge, along with some friends, Mike immediately begins to sense that something isn't right, but none of his friends believe him. Unfortunately, they're dead wrong, and a slimy alien frog monster has indeed landed in the nearby woods and set out to fulfill it's mission of killing all human males and mating with females. Can Mike convince his friends that there IS something out there, before the men have their brains sucked out and the women are carrying green mutant fetuses?
Made by then 19 year old cinematic wunderkind Rolfe Kanefsky, THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE is a gag and gore filled horror comedy which lovingly riffs on some of the genre's most used tropes. Produced and edited by acclaimed editor Victor Kanefsky (GANJA & HESS, BLOODSUCKING FREAKS), Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE, newly restored from its 35mm interpositive and featuring more extra features than any other title in our catalog, including Kanefsky's first feature, MURDER IN WINTER.
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Synopsis: Years ago, a madman escaped from an asylum, slashing his way through to freedom and continuing his bloody rampage at nearby Saint Trinian's College. Now, years later, new teacher Julie Parker, begins to sense that something isn't quite right at the small town college and it's not long before her students and fellow faculty members begin disappearing or, worse yet, are found brutally butchered. Determined to uncover the truth behind the ongoing violence, Julie begins her own investigation, unaware that she's putting herself at risk of becoming the ruthless murderer's next target.
A classic of no-budget horror filmmaking, Richard W. Haines' SPLATTER UNIVERSITY is a trashy and consciously absurd 80s slasher that revels in the best (and worst) tropes of the genre. Sporting bloody kills, absurd twists, and a face smacking finale, Vinegar Syndrome presents SPLATTER UNIVERSITY in its North American Blu-ray debut, sporting a brand new (and first ever) restoration from its original 16mm camera negative.
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Synopsis: At a secluded biochemical lab, which runs cruel tests on animals, a seemingly innocent looking cat has just escaped, but beneath its furry exterior, a terrifying monster has been seeded, emerging to brutally maim and kill anyone it finds threatening. Discovered by a group of teenage spring breakers and brought aboard a luxury yacht bound for the Cayman Islands, the cuddly fluff ball quickly begins gnawing away at the ship's guests and crew. But to make matters even worse, it's soon revealed that the cruise's host, a renowned multimillionaire, is in fact on the run from the law and won't return the boat to shore, killer mutant cat be damned!
A mind-boggling piece of late 80s horror weirdness, mixing low-fi creature effects, explosive gore, crime thriller subplots, and a fairly logical cat monster, Greydon Clark's (JOYSTICKS) UNINVITED stars George Kennedy (DEATH SHIP), Alex Cord (THE DEAD ARE ALIVE), and legendary character actor Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD). Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this video store classic to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4k from its 35mm camera negative and includes a previously unreleased international cut which features exclusive footage, including an alternate ending!
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Synopsis: Eddie always wanted to be a cop, but after repeated rejection from the police academy he finds himself able to be employed only as a night watchman. However, unwilling to give up his dream of being a 'man in blue,' Eddie outfits his car to look like a squad car and begins wearing an LAPD uniform, using his power to assault and abuse prostitutes. But when he stumbles upon what he believes to be a murder, and discovers that the assailant might get away with it, his mind cracks and Eddie decides that the killer deserves his special brand of sadistic justice…
A suspenseful and brutal hardcore roughie from director Lee Frost (THE BLACK GESTAPO), A CLIMAX OF BLUE POWER stars I. William Quinn (LOVE ME DEADLY), Angela Carnon (PSYCHO FROM TEXAS), and Wes Bishop (DIXIE DYNAMITE). This notorious classic has long been available only in low quality VHS sourced bootlegs, but Vinegar Syndrome is bringing it to Blu-ray, uncut and restored from the best known surviving film elements!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
UPDATE: Complete technical specs and supplemental features for each release have been added below.
There's Nothing Out There
Synopsis: Mike is always getting in the way of fun. His obsession with horror movies and their rules dictates that no matter where he goes, he can't help but expect to find a monster lurking around every corner. But this time, his paranoia might be justified…
After being invited to a remote lodge, along with some friends, Mike immediately begins to sense that something isn't right, but none of his friends believe him. Unfortunately, they're dead wrong, and a slimy alien frog monster has indeed landed in the nearby woods and set out to fulfill it's mission of killing all human males and mating with females. Can Mike convince his friends that there IS something out there, before the men have their brains sucked out and the women are carrying green mutant fetuses?
Made by then 19 year old cinematic wunderkind Rolfe Kanefsky, THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE is a gag and gore filled horror comedy which lovingly riffs on some of the genre's most used tropes. Produced and edited by acclaimed editor Victor Kanefsky (GANJA & HESS, BLOODSUCKING FREAKS), Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE, newly restored from its 35mm interpositive and featuring more extra features than any other title in our catalog, including Kanefsky's first feature, MURDER IN WINTER.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM AN INTERPOSITIVE
- "There's A Movie Out There" – new interview with writer/director Rolfe Kanefsky and editor Victor Kanefsky
- "40 Years Of Cutting" – new interview with Victor Kanefsky
- New interview with actor Craig Peck
- Brand new group commentary with director Rolfe Kanefsky, Joe Lynch (filmmaker), Jeff Reddick (filmmaker) and others
- Archival '20th anniversary' commentary with Rolfe Kanefsky
- Archival group commentary with Rolfe Kanefsky, Victor Kanefsky, Craig Peck, Mark Collver and others
- Commentary with The Hysteria Continues!
- Archival interview with Rolfe Kanefsky
- "Copycat" – a short film about the film's influence
- "Murder in Winter" – an early feature film by Rolfe Kanefsky (Blu-ray only)
- "Just Listen" – an early short film by Rolfe Kanefsky
- "Mood Boobs" – a short film by Rolfe Kanefsky
- Behind the scenes of "Mood Boobs"
- Theatrical trailer
- Music video
- Production stills gallery
- Behind the scenes rehearsal footage
- Pre-production footage and video storyboards
- Original cast auditions
- Animation test footage and deleted shots
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH subtitles
- REGION-FREE
Synopsis: Years ago, a madman escaped from an asylum, slashing his way through to freedom and continuing his bloody rampage at nearby Saint Trinian's College. Now, years later, new teacher Julie Parker, begins to sense that something isn't quite right at the small town college and it's not long before her students and fellow faculty members begin disappearing or, worse yet, are found brutally butchered. Determined to uncover the truth behind the ongoing violence, Julie begins her own investigation, unaware that she's putting herself at risk of becoming the ruthless murderer's next target.
A classic of no-budget horror filmmaking, Richard W. Haines' SPLATTER UNIVERSITY is a trashy and consciously absurd 80s slasher that revels in the best (and worst) tropes of the genre. Sporting bloody kills, absurd twists, and a face smacking finale, Vinegar Syndrome presents SPLATTER UNIVERSITY in its North American Blu-ray debut, sporting a brand new (and first ever) restoration from its original 16mm camera negative.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE 16MM ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Commentary track with director Richard W. Haines
- Commentary with The Hysteria Continues!
- Audio interview with composer Christopher Burke
- Still gallery
- Theme song
- Script gallery
- Radio spots
- Original trailer
- TV spot
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH subtitles
- REGION-FREE
Synopsis: At a secluded biochemical lab, which runs cruel tests on animals, a seemingly innocent looking cat has just escaped, but beneath its furry exterior, a terrifying monster has been seeded, emerging to brutally maim and kill anyone it finds threatening. Discovered by a group of teenage spring breakers and brought aboard a luxury yacht bound for the Cayman Islands, the cuddly fluff ball quickly begins gnawing away at the ship's guests and crew. But to make matters even worse, it's soon revealed that the cruise's host, a renowned multimillionaire, is in fact on the run from the law and won't return the boat to shore, killer mutant cat be damned!
A mind-boggling piece of late 80s horror weirdness, mixing low-fi creature effects, explosive gore, crime thriller subplots, and a fairly logical cat monster, Greydon Clark's (JOYSTICKS) UNINVITED stars George Kennedy (DEATH SHIP), Alex Cord (THE DEAD ARE ALIVE), and legendary character actor Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD). Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this video store classic to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4k from its 35mm camera negative and includes a previously unreleased international cut which features exclusive footage, including an alternate ending!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE 35MM ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Commentary track with director Greydon Clark
- Alternate International edit (93min)
- "That Darn Mutant Cat!" – an interview with cinematographer Nicholas von Sternberg
- Original theatrical trailer
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH subtitles
- REGION-A "LOCKED"
Synopsis: Eddie always wanted to be a cop, but after repeated rejection from the police academy he finds himself able to be employed only as a night watchman. However, unwilling to give up his dream of being a 'man in blue,' Eddie outfits his car to look like a squad car and begins wearing an LAPD uniform, using his power to assault and abuse prostitutes. But when he stumbles upon what he believes to be a murder, and discovers that the assailant might get away with it, his mind cracks and Eddie decides that the killer deserves his special brand of sadistic justice…
A suspenseful and brutal hardcore roughie from director Lee Frost (THE BLACK GESTAPO), A CLIMAX OF BLUE POWER stars I. William Quinn (LOVE ME DEADLY), Angela Carnon (PSYCHO FROM TEXAS), and Wes Bishop (DIXIE DYNAMITE). This notorious classic has long been available only in low quality VHS sourced bootlegs, but Vinegar Syndrome is bringing it to Blu-ray, uncut and restored from the best known surviving film elements!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM 35MM ARCHIVAL ELEMENTS
- Still gallery
- Original theatrical trailer
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH subtitles
- REGION-FREE
