This listing is for the standard edition 2-disc 4k UHD/Blu-ray release. The limited edition deluxe magnet window box + slipcover set (designed by Vlad Rodriguez) was limited to 8,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging and 40-page book.
Trelkovsky, freshly arrived in Paris, is in desperate need of a place to live. After inquiring at a large apartment complex run by the brooding Monsieur Zy, he’s offered the room of Simone Choule, a resident who recently attempted suicide by throwing herself out of the window. Undeterred by this macabre event, Trelkovsky is happy to move in. Shortly thereafter, he meets Stella, Simone's friend, and does his best to comfort and befriend her. Quickly integrating into Stella’s bohemian social scene, Trelkovsky hopes that his life is finally turning a corner; that is, until his new neighbors begin acting strangely, making wild accusations against him, and displaying increasingly sinister and violent behaviors. As the weeks go on, Trelkovsky begins to suspect that something is very wrong in the stuffy old building and that Simone’s fatal plunge might not have been her own doing…
From maverick director Roman Polanski (Chinatown, Rosemary’s Baby) comes one of the most unusual and unsettling studio thrillers of the 1970s: THE TENANT. Adapted from Roland Topor’s cult novel, Polanski casts himself in the lead, offering a uniquely demented and outrageously funny performance, and is supported by Melvyn Douglas (The Changeling), Shelly Winters (Night of the Hunter, Lolita), and Isabelle Adjani (Possession). Featuring cinematography by two-time Oscar® winner Sven Nykvist (Cries and Whispers) along with an original score by acclaimed composer Philippe Sarde (La Grande Bouffe), Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to present the 4K UHD debut of THE TENANT, newly and exclusively restored in 4K from its original camera negative and featuring a wide array of new and archival extras including an expanded interview with Polanski himself.
directed by: Roman Polanski
starring: Roman Polanski, Melvyn Douglas, Shelly Winters, Isabelle Adjani, Jo Van Fleet, Bernard Fresson, Lila Kedrova
1976 / 125 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.860406 / 5 from 394 reviews.
The Tenant 4K UHD set, featuring a deluxe magnet window box and slipcover, includes a 40-page book and is limited to 8,000 units. Customers praise the stunning packaging, incredible film transfer, and captivating extras. The edition is highly regarded for its excellent quality and superb presentation.
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"2. 5 stars. Stressful and weird. I’m kinda baffled at how this has as high of an average user score as it does. It’s cool that Roman Polanski starred in a movie he directed at least. There are other directors who have dabbled in acting that I’d love to see lead a film (Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, etc. )"
"While it’s not surprising that this hasn’t been remade, it feels like a subject that’s eternally relevant for those living in the big city. Shocking that this came from a studio, while it weirdly fits with VS’ releases of studio films. I continue to be nervous about damaging the packaging while pulling it off the shelf, but damn if it isn’t a striking design."
"Really glad to have this one. The Tenant is weird, tense, and incredibly effective at building discomfort without overplaying anything. The atmosphere is the real standout for me, and the whole film slowly pulls you into its paranoid world. A really strong release for an excellent psychological thriller."
"Really great haunted piece. The Tenant is a brooding picture that can get under your skin if you allow it. Just a touch of comedy and housed in the best slipcover/box presentation from VS yet."
"This film is a perfect example of a great psychological thriller. It’s masterfully acted and directed by Roman Polanski, who might be a controversial figure, but he indeed is a talented filmmaker. This deluxe box treatment from Vinegar Syndrome is one of it’s kind and I had to get this beauty. I really appreciate what Vinegar did with this release. Definitely recommended!"
"Very nice. Couldn’t be happier with the presentation and packaging. Beautiful 4k transfer of the film. Took quite a while to ship, but worth the wait."
"One of the coolest packaging from Vinegar Syndrome to go with a really well made film."
"I think this is an incredible thriller that has the unfortunate distinction of being made by an odious person. Still, this was one of the Polanski films I hadn't seen, and what a film it was."
"Great and underrated film. Polanski is a Master"
"Fantastic restoration, packaging and packaging"
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