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This special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robin Bougie) is limited to 2,000 unitsand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Saturn's Core Audio & Video is a New Jersey based home video label devoted to releasing underground oddities and shot on video cinema on VHS, and now, blu-ray discs! In partnership with OCN Distribution, Saturn's Core will exhume forgotten or under-seen genre cinema from the 80s and 90s, with an emphasis on SOV horror features. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Steve Nekoda (Joel D. Wynkoop) is a good guy having a bad day. After run-ins with both the corrupt local cops and a satanic biker gang, his world is turned upside down when his beautiful, model wife is kidnapped by an evil karate master (David Bardsley) and his nefarious henchmen; who keep a harem of abducted women confined in a jungle prison awaiting their sale into a white slavery ring. Nekoda soon realizes that it will require much more than just his heroic courage and martial arts expertise to defeat his enemies and rescue his wife. He must first reach deep down inside his soul and attempt to regain his Lost Faith!
Lost Faith is a brain melting, SOV martial arts / action passion project from B-movie luminary (and frequent Tim Ritter collaborator) Joel D. Wynkoop (Creep, Killing Spree), who wrote, produced, directed, edited, starred, and even sang the film’s memorable theme song! Shot regionally in and around South Florida, Lost Faith delivers a high octane roundhouse kick of backyard karate hijinks, over the top amateur thespians, and a head-scratching dose of Christian moral overtones that lands somewhere between the bewildering, do-all antics of Champagne and Bullets and a poverty row Chuck Norris epic. Saturn’s Core is proud to present Lost Faith in its definitive Blu-Ray edition, newly compiled with a treasure trove of over 8 hours of special features!
directed by: Joel D. Wynkoop starring: Joel D. Wynkoop, David Bardsley, David Lurry, Christine Seisler 1992 / 86 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly unearthed extended director’s cut (86 min.)
Introduction by director Joel D. Wynkoop
Original VHS cut of Lost Faith (80 min.) with optional audio commentary featuring director / star Joel D. Wynkoop & assistant director Sean McCarthy
“Stay Hungry: The Making of Lost Faith” - archival making-of documentary (60 min.)
90 minutes of rare dailies & behind the scenes footage from the making of Lost Faith!
Archival TV news interviews & appearances
Alternate “flashback” opening
Alternate “flashback” ending
“The Set Up” (1979) - early super 8mm film by Joel D. Wynkoop that inspired Lost Faith
“Nekoda” (2018) -sequel short starring Joel D. Wynkoop directed by Marcus Kempton
Joel D. Wynkoop at Screamfest 2007
Audition reel
Trailer
TV spot
Reversible cover art
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.225806 / 5 from 124 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Lost Faith, a limited edition Blu-ray from Saturn's Core, offers a definitive version of Joel D. Wynkoop's martial arts action film. Customers appreciate the entertaining low-budget SOV, the enjoyable acting, and the extensive special features. The film's Christian moral overtones and nostalgic charm add to its appeal, though opinions on the acting are mixed.
"I love gonzo bonkers films and Lost Faith is the SOV Magnum opus of director, writer, and actor Joel D Wynkoop." — Mark P.
"An amazing release for a very odd but amazing VOD oddity." — Nicklas J.
"Nice slip and music is also great." — Adam K.
Reviews
Makes Chuck Norris Look Like a Raging Atheist
"What a strange, strange martial arts film. Probably the most surreal that I've seen, and I've seen Ninja in the Claws of the CIA. I recommend everyone watch it just to acknowledge its existence."
— Zakaria S. (5/5)
I Really Love This Saturn's Core Movie!
"The art on the slipcover is really cool! This is a very fun movie with a great music soundtrack! It may be low budget, but it is very fun to watch all the way through! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Fun martial arts SOV
"Entertaining martial arts action shot on video flick. Some fun action scenes and music throughout. Includes loads of extras, including a neat video of the director/actor at a horror convention interviewing guests."
— Kresh R. (3/5)
For Trash Film Fans
"The movie is silly fun from start to finish! Tons of charm and DIY filmmaking. Recommended."
— Jeffrey L. (5/5)
Lost Faith
"Regional goodness. You can tell this was a passion project for these people."
— Cody G. (4/5)
Lost Faith
"Pretty hilariously bad movie. Kinda loved it. Nice slip and music is also great. Enjoyed the never ending special features of local TV appearances promoting this movie for years."
— Adam K. (4/5)
Lost Faith
"Movies have the power to change the world"
— Richard M. (4/5)
I Love This Payback, Action Flick!
"The slipcover, as all of VS and partner label slipcovers is absolutely BANGING! this particular release is very exciting, and there is lots of violence, blood, payback and it kept me thoroughly engaged throughout! I absolutely love the unique VS service of letting me stack movies and have them all ship for free. Whether it is 5 or 100 flicks! The peerless VS restoration process is amazing here, as always! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Karate Vigilante vs. White Slavery Ring
"When martial-arts instructor Steve Nekoda’s wife is abducted by a fake modeling agency that fronts a white‑slavery ring, he abandons his pulpit to become a one‑man army. Frustrated by useless police, he infiltrates the villain’s lair with nothing but fists and faith. It’s a homespun blend of backyard brawls, Florida cult weirdness, and DIY action fun."
— Danny W. (5/5)
Fairly good.
"It had enterainment value, if only for Joel Wynkoop's dedication to micro-budget filmmaking. The release has some good special features and a short sequel as well."
— Kim S. (3/5)
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