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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) is limited to 7,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
After getting into a scuffle and finding themselves stranded in a remote southern town, brothers Mike and Josh discover that they’re in the midst of a much deeper problem. That night, Mike is attacked by someone — or something — and the following morning, everything about the sleepy town seems to have changed, as many of the locals appear sick and begin exhibiting increasingly unhinged and violent behavior. With the help of some equally concerned townsfolk, the brothers soon discover that forces beyond their control are slowly transforming the citizens into a horrifying form of the living dead…
A late-stage drive-in chiller which harkens back to the nuclear horror sci-fi favorites of decades past with an environmentally conscious update, stuntman-turned-director John 'Bud' Cardos’ (Kingdom of the Spiders) MUTANT stars character actor legend Wings Hauser (Vice Squad), Bo Hopkins (American Graffiti, The Wild Bunch), Lee Montgomery (Ben, Burnt Offerings), and many more. Produced by the notorious Film Ventures International (Grizzly, Beyond the Door, Great White), and offering plenty of monstrous makeup effects and ludicrous twists, Vinegar Syndrome finally brings this 1980s cult favorite to 4K UHD, featuring an exclusive new restoration of its 35mm original negative along with a plentiful assortment of new and archival extras.
directed by: John 'Bud' Cardos
starring: Wings Hauser, Lee Montgomery, Bo Hopkins
1984 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.8153844 / 5 from 65 reviews.
This special limited edition Mutant slipcover, part of a subscription package, features stunning artwork by Chris Barnes and is limited to 7,000 units. The accompanying movie, a cult favorite from 1984, has been restored in 4K UHD with new and archival extras. Customers appreciate the excellent transfer and looks of the slipcover, and the movie is praised for not being too gory.
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"I own this film on vhs, dvd, bluray and now 4k ultra hd bluray and I can say with first hand experience that this is the best the film has ever looked and is a definite upgrade. Detail/clarity are beautiful, colors fill the screen with life (from the deep blacks to the brightest brights, the primaries …etc) and presence, a natural presence. Sharpness on clothing and skin are wonderful. Overall it’s an organic pleasure and a must have release."
"A fun ride through different 80s horror subgenres. Mutant is a jack of all trades but a master of none. This is nobody’s favourite monster/zombie film from this era but it’s a great ride and it looks fantastic with VS’ new 4K transfer"
"Initially I was hesitant to pick this one up, another sight unseen purchase. I had never even heard of it and thought the grey zombies looked dumb. However after some research I figured I had to have it and what a great choice that was! I love this movie! Great moody atmospheric old drive in vibes here with a cool plot and story and acting. Can't wait to dig into the bonus features. Now I might have to pick up the carpenter for more wings hauser action!"
"A must for wings Hauser fans. The movie is not as effective as I remember, but it's still got plenty going for it. Cool zombies, excellent Richard Band score, and WINGS HAUSER. Good extras, excellent transfer!"
"Truly a fantastic release of what I consider a unseen or forgotten gem of a flick. Vinegar Syndrome put out a great product with this one beautiful slip and fantastic picture quality if you have any other release its worth upgrading to this release"
"Love this movie so when I saw this release I totally had to upgrade from the code red release. . wings Hauser is great this movie is def a lost gem and a good time! Amazing transfer and artwork is just stellar. . don’t miss this one if your a fan of 80s horror"
"The artwork alone looks amazing. So exciting to see the monster in glorious 4k"
"Love these flicks with the regional flair, especially the south. Great to see Wings Hauser and Bo Hopkins together like in Nightmare At Noon. Cool slip cover and artwork on this release."
"The transfer is superb and I'm so happy that, beats all the other versions released. Everything about this release and movie is fantastic and has some banking music in it too!"
"As with every film re-released by Vinegar Syndrome, Mutant is a joy to behold and own. The quality of the picture/sound is pristine. Finally seeing this is 4K . . . divine. The extras should please any horror dweeb, with a new commentary by Howard Berger (of KNB EFX fame) and award-winning producer and screenwriter Steve Mitchell, on top of the archival commentary with the director, producer, and lead star. No complaints with the product itself. My only issue - and it's an ongoing on - is the lag between ordering and delivery. In this case, it took roughly 4 months. That's a long time. I know VS is not a traditional distributor. They are boutique, catering to the needs of cult films enthusiasts. Some waiting is TBE. But four months is a long time. Just saying. Anyway, I am mostly thrilled. I def recommend this item for fans of under-the-radar 80s horror. The end has a great, goopy effect."
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