This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The Reviver sub-label releases lost films and missing movies found within the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive. Each release is a “mystery box” of archival curios scanned from their best-surviving film elements and programmed by VS archivist & vault manager Oscar Becher. In the spirit of the hunt for lost films, each limited edition also includes a 1 in 10 chance of featuring holographic variant sleeve artwork. Purchases of Reviver releases directly fund archival expenses and day-to-day maintenance of the film archive.
Over the past ten years, Vinegar Syndrome has become home to one of the largest archivally-stored collections of film materials in the world. Although VS' curatorial focus has always been forgotten cult classics in the form of feature films produced between the 1960s-1990s, the Film Archive itself includes works of all types, genres, film formats, and durations, with titles created as early as the 1920s and as recently as the 2000s.
Receiving new collections, their inventorying and cataloging, rehousing them into archival cans, and then finally shelving them where they will remain safe for the future is just the start in every title's possible VS Film Archive journey. But every decrepit cardboard box, sticker-encrusted shipping can, or rusty reel offers a fresh mystery to discover and many of those mysteries have remained stashed in the Film Archive for years; deemed too weird, rare, or just out of place with the established Vinegar Syndrome release pattern...that is, until now!
Reviver, a new line of releases curated by Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive, will at long last shed light onto films which might otherwise languish, maybe forever, forgotten to time. This line will focus on resurrecting films - both full length features and short films - which have gone missing for years. In this inaugural release we'll be offering the home video debut of a regional murder thriller lost for nearly a half century, alongside a trio of hometown shorts to get you in the mood. But just like we only discovered these films by watching them, we want you to experience the same delight, surprise, and bewilderment as the treasures (or trash?) contained herein unspool before your eyes, with no other hints, titles nor advance info given. Reviver is a mystery box of cinematic oddities you won't soon forget.
The profits from each REVIVER go directly to helping to fund the operations and upkeep of the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive. That means that by purchasing this Blu-Ray you are directly helping us pay for archival film cans, colder and drier (read: safer) film storage and expanding our archive's ability to continue the hunt for lost films. Thank you for your support.
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1970-1980 / 142 min (combined) / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.488439 / 5 from 346 reviews.
Reviver 1 is a mystery box of cinematic oddities featuring lost and rare films from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive. Customers praise the collection, release, and concept, highlighting the quality and variety of the films. The REVIVER sub-label is also commended for its cool and amazing design. Profits from each REVIVER go directly to funding the operations and upkeep of the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive.
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"A very enjoyable addition to my ever-growing Vinegar Syndrome collection. I’m extremely happy with the release and the overall quality. The customer service was excellent, as always, and everything arrived exactly as expected. I’ve bought so many releases that I’m struggling to keep up with watching them all, but that certainly isn’t stopping me from adding more! Very pleased with this purchase."
"Love the idea of this, and the presentation on-disc. I think the feature had to go last in the order of programming, but, while I was initially most excited for it, and enjoyed the shorter films before it, I was fading hard a third of the way into it. Perhaps in the future I'll take another stab at it, navigating direct to it instead of doing the entire program. I like well enough but don't love the design/art of these releases, but I suppose it is a difficult thing to tackle, giving away nothing from the contents. Overall, I'm eager to see what future volumes have to offer!"
"Awesome debut from this label, the winding through video is really incredible at detailing the restoration and the compilation of shorts leading up to the feature are terrific!"
"This was a complete blind buy, as for many others and I loved it. The movie on here is a real discovery for 70s exploitation fans, with absolutely crazy elements. I gonna buy many other releases of this project"
"Releases like this are why Vinegar Syndrome exists. It's like a mystery box, not everything inside might be your cup of tea but it's all interesting stuff and worth the watch. The featurette about VS FIlm Archive was the highlight for me."
"Reviver 1 is an intentionally strange archival Blu-ray release that feels less like a normal movie collection and more like a curated time capsule of forgotten regional filmmaking. The presentation from Vinegar Syndrome is impressive considering the obscurity and condition of the materials, with a raw authenticity that suits the project perfectly. What makes the release worthwhile is the passion for preservation—commentary and documentary material give real insight into how and why these films survived."
"A lot of us are trying to support film preservation and this new line is a really fun way to get people to fund archival work while also seeing true lost films. Worth grabbing and will be watching for new sets in this series."
"I'm really excited for this line and I love a mystery! I can't tell you what's in this because you need to pick it up and see for yourself but rest assured you won't be disappointed."
"bought this, along with the other reviver releases, on a whim and i've really enjoyed all of them so far!"
"This is a really cool idea for a line. Cool to see what was basically a list movie. Excited for the future."
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