This special limited edition 3-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Matt Frank) and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
A group of mining engineers prospecting for copper in the mountains of Lapland make an incredible discovery when their drilling unearths the remains of a giant, prehistoric amphibious reptile. A section of the creature’s tail is exhumed from beneath the frozen tundra and transported to the National Aquarium in Copenhagen, where it’s placed in a cold room to be studied by Professor Otto Martens and his research team. But when the door to the room is accidentally left ajar, the tail segment begins to thaw, quickly regenerating itself into a gigantic beast! Now loose and embarking on a cross-country rampage, the military are forced to employ all means necessary to rout the creature - now dubbed “Reptilicus” - before it launches a full-scale attack on the capital.
A Danish-American co-production, REPTILICUS is a delirious creature feature which serves as the Scandinavian answer to Godzilla, complete with astonishing scenes of its titular monster causing carnage in Copenhagen. Filmed in both Danish and English language versions, directed by Poul Bang and Sidney W. Pink (Journey to the Seventh Planet) respectively, REPTILICUS features a nearly identical cast to its Danish counterpart but adds in unique special effects flourishes such as the beast spewing acid saliva on its victims. The monster maniacs at Vinegar Syndrome are thrilled to regenerate REPTILICUS in a new 4K restoration from the original negative for its world UHD premiere, alongside an HD transfer of the Danish-language version - available on disc for the first time ever in the U.S. - and an array of newly-produced bonus features.
directed by: Sidney W. Pink, Poul Bang starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner, Mimi Heinrich, Reptilicus 1961 / 82 min / 1.66:1 / English 1.0 Mono
Additional info:
3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x2
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
Includes the U.S. disc debut of the alternate 95-minute Danish version of REPTILICUS with newly translated English subtitles (Blu-ray only)
Commentary track with film historian Nicolas Barbano and novelist and critic Kim Newman
"Fifty Million Years Out of Time: Revisiting Reptilicus" (32 min) - a new retrospective featuring film historian/producer Robert Parigi and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner
"Pink Goes West: Life After Reptilicus" (11 min) - an interview with filmmaker/historian Jay Jennings
"Invincible... Indestructible!" (29 min) - illustrator, author and film historian Stephen R. Bissette on Reptilicus and its enduring legacy
Promotional image gallery
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.7548075 / 5 from 208 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Reptilicus, a special limited edition 3-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set, offers a fantastic viewing experience with its vibrant transfer, excellent packaging, and beautiful artwork. Customers highly recommend the uncut version and special features, making it a must-have for kaiju movie fans.
"The transfer is stellar for such an old release and I'm loving the Features, especially the uncut version of the film." — Patrick D.
"The overall package is wonderful and the original film from Denmark as an extra was a pleasant surprise." — Russell V.
"Another absolutely fantastic underseen kaiju film in 4k with outstanding new cover art from the incomparable Matt Frank." — Ryan D.
Reviews
My new favourite monster film
"This movie is so bad in all the right ways. I would recommend buying this."
— Jelmer B. (4/5)
Good fun
"This is my quilty pleasure genre. No matter how poorly it is done there is something charming about the practical film making be it guys in monster suits or puppets. As a nordic - this being shot in Denmark adds layer of excitment. Good fun. VinSyn has done outstading job here, once again. Lovely release."
— Juhana A. (4/5)
Reptilicus
"I’m very interested in this film I never seen a Dutch monster movie and I heard this is one of a very few beautiful slipcover and fast shipping can’t wait to dive in the special features"
— No N. (5/5)
Extra Cheese, Please
"While possibly the worst movie of the three recent Vinegar Syndrome Kaiju releases, the cover art is the best with a dynamic interpretation of the bridge scene and the dripping goo at the top. It really stands out and perfectly captures the B-movie monster energy. The 4k restoration is great, I don't think the movie will ever look better. Despite being short and having classic "so bad it's good" energy, expect some of the human story to be groan-inducing. The extras are lacking in my opinion with no real behind the scenes footage or interviews with production. Great to have the Danish cut on a separate disc though."
— Philip G. (5/5)
Was a good time
"Great transfer. This was enjoyable but a bit cheesy. But who cares!"
— Billy-Jack D. (5/5)
Genuinely fun Kaiju
"In either version, this hits all the right spots for fun amateur Kaiju with a distinct “foreign” flare."
— Nick C. (5/5)
What a gem
"Awesome movie. Great to have a quality restoration of such a bizarre film."
— Tyler B. (5/5)
R The Winged Serpent
"Eng Lang Cut - R The Winged Serpent. A cautionary tale about leaving the fridge door open and sightseeing in Copenhagen. Joyous silliness. Danish Cut - This winged serpent can fly! And for some reason the janitor and a group of random children sing a song about it, Tilicus!"
— Henry S. (5/5)
Reptilicus
"Awesome! Thank You. . ."
— Shawn R. (5/5)
No where near as good
"No where near as good as other monster movies of the time, but I just love all the effects. Awesome artwork, great extras. Great release!"
— Edward l. (4/5)
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