A GUN FOR JENNIFER is part of our Vinegar Syndrome Archive collection, celebrating forgotten cinematic oddities from the video store era. This collection was inspired by our own brick & mortar video stores, with locations in Bridgeport, CT; Aurora, CO and Toronto, ON!
Unique to this line, each hand numbered limited edition release will come fitted in a specially designed, bottom loading VHS inspired slipcase, while also including a double-sided poster.
These releases will ONLY be available on our website and at participating indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. This slipcase edition (designed by Corinne Halbert) is strictly limited to 5,000 units and may (but probably not) be followed by a standard edition in the future.
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A young woman from Ohio fleeing an abusive marriage has just arrived in New York when she’s attacked and nearly raped by a pair of thugs. At the last second, she’s rescued by a gang of armed women who leap from a van, shooting one of the attackers dead and compelling the would-be victim to pull the trigger on the other. With nowhere else to turn, the young woman - who calls herself Jennifer - is quickly inducted into the gang, which has been targeting male sex offenders, leaving a trail of castrated cadavers across the city. As the cops start to realize that they have a vigilante squad on their hands, and the gang decides to set its sights on higher-profile targets, Jennifer must decide which side of the law she wants to end up on.
Shot almost entirely on location in Manhattan in the mid-90s, providing a snapshot of a gritty and grimy New York long-since disappeared, A GUN FOR JENNIFER - co-written, produced by and starring Deborah Twiss and co-written/directed by Todd Morris - is a brutal and bloody female revenge anthem in the tradition of Ms. 45 and I Spit on Your Grave, culminating in a balls-to-the-wall shootout to rival anything seen in The Wild Bunch. A sensation at the 1997 Fantasia Film Festival but criminally underseen in the intervening years, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to unearth A GUN FOR JENNIFER on Blu-ray in a brand new 2K restoration from the original 16mm negative, accompanied by a revelatory new documentary telling the fascinating story of this gonzo production.
directed by: Todd Morris starring: Deborah Twiss, Benja K. Thomas, Rene Alberta, Tracy Dillon, Freida Hoops, Veronica Cruz, Sheila Schmidt, Beth Dodye Bass, Joe Pallister, Arthur J. Nascarella 1997 / 91 min / 1.33:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 16mm original negative
Commentary track with co-writer/producer/actor Deborah Twiss and director/co-writer Todd Morris
"The Making of A Gun for Jennifer" (50 min) - brand new documentary featuring interviews with co-writer/producer/actor Deborah Twiss, director/co-writer Todd Morris, director of photography David Tumblety and actors Benja Kay, Joseph Pallister, Beth Dodye Bass, Veronica Cruz and Joe Hone
Original trailer
12-page booklet with an essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Double-sided poster
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4289618 / 5 from 366 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
A Gun for Jennifer, part of the Vinegar Syndrome Archive collection, is a gritty and grimy New York revenge film from the mid-90s. Customers appreciate the film's excellent quality, fantastic transfer, and great packaging. However, opinions on the artwork and acting are mixed.
Summary topics
Release Quality (10%): It was reported by customers that this release is great and one of the better VSA releases.
Film Quality (19%): A significant number of customers raved about the film, describing it as excellent and one of the best VSAs.
Revenge Theme (4%): Customers raved about the awesome low budget revenge VSA that’s really great.
Enjoyment Level (8%): It was highlighted by customers that the flick is a great and enjoyable revenge flick that fits perfectly into the VS catalogue.
Packaging Quality (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great packaging of the film, with bold, pulp-style artwork and reversible sleeve.
"It’s a great release, good special features and the usual great additions." — Zachary S.
"Great movie, great effects, and great acting!" — David G.
"love the slipcover looks great top notch release" — jerrod a.
Reviews
Girl Gang With Guns
"A grimy, angry little revenge movie with plenty of low-budget attitude. It’s rough around the edges, but the feminist vigilante angle gives it more bite than your average sleazy exploitation flick."
— Tyler S. (3/5)
Exploitation With Something to Say
"This is a fun exploitation film that has something to day about how women are treated in our society. Overall, I enjoyed this film and I recommend it to anyone into revenge films and do not mind a feminist attitude. A solid presentation and good slipwork design."
— Stephen P. (4/5)
Gritty, Furious, and Long Overdue
"A Gun for Jennifer is a raw blast of '90s exploitation cinema that pairs grimy New York atmosphere with an uncompromising revenge story and punk-rock attitude. The low-budget filmmaking only adds to its authenticity, while Vinegar Syndrome's impressive 2K restoration and substantial extras finally give this overlooked cult shocker the premium release it has always deserved."
— JEREMY S. (5/5)
A fun release that has
"A fun release that has alot of grit to it. Not exactly sure how this fits the VSA branding, but I appreciate it regardless. The documentary is a nice addition too."
— Charles S. (5/5)
Good release
"Grimy NYC rape revenge that deals with the moral ambiguity of vigilanteism. The restoration looks great as always from VS."
— Cory C. (5/5)
Woman revenge
"Late 90s action revenge thriller flick Overall very cool and wel made with tons of nice sequences and locations"
— jonas R. (4/5)
A Gun for Jennifer
"Wonderful this finally has a wide release"
— Jack H. (5/5)
Good VSA Title
"While the new artworks is………. not great, this is still a really solid release with special features, a poster, and a booklet with an essay in it. Really good stuff, recommend picking up for a good price."
— Aidan Z. (4/5)
Great
"Great release of an overlooked revenge thriller. Quality packaging"
— Brendon C. (5/5)
Weird but enjoyable film
"Definitely won't be for everyone but I enjoyed it. The bluray release is impeccable."
— KEVIN D. (4/5)
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