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Rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, Madeleine (sexploitation superstar, Christina Lindberg) lives an isolated existence in her parents' farmhouse. Missing the bus on her way to town one day, Madeleine accepts a lift from a wealthy and charming stranger named Tony. What starts off as an innocent meeting soon takes a nightmarish turn when Madeleine learns that Tony is really a sadistic pimp on the make, who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket by forcing her to become dependent on heroin. After refusing to service a client, Tony punishes Madeleine by violently blinding her in one eye, forcing her to wear an eyepatch. Despite her limited means, Madeleine secretly saves money to undergo karate and weapons training behind Tony's back. Once she reaches lethal proficiency, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors...
From maverick Swedish director, Bo Arne Vibenius, THRILLER – A CRUEL PICTURE is indisputably one of Grindhouse cinema’s crown jewels. Filled with unforgettable moments of sleazy sex and vicious brutality, including one of the most jarring scenes in exploitation film history, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to unleash the definitive THRILLER experience on UHD for the very first time, lovingly assembled from a pristine 4K restoration of the fully uncensored 16mm camera negative, containing never before seen material. This special edition also contains a bounty of exclusive extra features on Blu-ray, including the complete original English language version, THEY CALL HER ONE EYE (aka HOOKER’S REVENGE), containing alternate and extended footage not seen since the film’s 42nd Street playdates.
directed by: Bo Arne Vibenius
starring: Christina Lindberg, Heinz Hopf, Despina Tomazani, Solveig Andersson
1973 / 108min (uncut) and 90min (TCHOE) / 1.66:1 / Swedish & English Mono
Additional info:
• BD Edition = Blu-ray x2
• Newly scanned & restored in 4k from it’s 16mm original camera negative
• Original Swedish Mono Audio for the uncut festival version of THRILLER
• Original English dub track for both versions
• "Thriller - A Cruel Documentary" - a 43 minute making-of documentary featuring narration by writer/director Bo Arne Vibenius and on camera interviews with: Christina Lindberg (star), Bo Sunnefeldt (stuntman), Lasse Lundgren (stuntman) and Gunnar Palm (actor)
• Historical commentary track with author & critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• “Adrián and Christina” - an interview by filmmaker Adrian Garcia Bogliano from 2017
• Alamo Drafthouse Q&A with Christina Lindberg from a November 11, 2017 screening of THRILLER in Austin, TX
• “Christina Lindberg: The Paris Interview” - an interview by Christian Valor from 2015
• Original theatrical and teaser trailers for THRILLER
• Original theatrical trailer and TV Spot for THEY CALL HER ONE EYE
• Original theatrical trailer for HOOKER'S REVENGE
• Behind-the-scenes still gallery
• Publicity image gallery
• Artwork & press gallery
• Multiple radio spots
• Outtakes
• Rare Christina Lindberg music tracks from her 7" single
• SAAB Commercial - directed by Bo Arne Vibenius
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.8103447 / 5 from 58 reviews.
Thriller - A Cruel Picture (Blu-ray) offers a meticulously restored 4K transfer, exceptional packaging, and a wealth of exclusive extras. Customers praise the film's engaging storyline and the quality of the restoration, making it a must-have for fans of Grindhouse cinema.
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"I enjoyed this one, but probably was a bit underwhelmed from all the hype. I understand it's place in cinema history and appreciate what they did, but the film itself just seemed pretty average to me. . . maybe I'll give it another watch to see if I like it more."
"A slow burn that is so intense and ends in complete destruction. Highly recommend!"
"An infamous Grindhouse classic given an epic release by Vinegar Syndrome."
"This is a must-have for any fan of revenge films. The performance by Christina Lindberg (as Madeleine) is amazing. She gives us such powerful emotions all while never speaking a word. The cinematography also heightens the discomfort as we experience Madeleine's POV, getting close ups of the creeps and degenerates who make up Madeleine's new world."
"The awesome cover on this magnificent movie is what drew me in! The transfer is impeccable, and towers over any previous incarnation! The film itself is a classic in the revenge movie genre, and it kept me engaged from beginning to end! 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!"
"Such a brutal and badass film! The hardcore inserts are at point kind of hilarious"
"Thriller-A Cruel Picture (1973) really Thriller-An Amazing Picture is reminder of why modern cinema is so terrible. Thriller had a high shock value that would leave young (and older) audiences stunned beyond disbelief. The shock value was so unbelievably disturbing that no modern film could match it. Thriller was a masterpiece way better than The Last House On Dead End Street (1973)."
"Great edition of the swedish cult classic!"
"Amazing transfer on the bluray of a great Christina Lindberg film"
"Excellent revenge thriller. The restoration of the film looks great."
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