This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray.
The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out.
The original limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out.
In BATTLE FOR THE LOST PLANET rogue master thief Harry Trent (Matt Mitler) who, in an attempt to steal military secrets, found himself stranded alone in space for years, finally returns to earth only to discover that the planet has been taken over by vicious gangs of alien mutants. Finding himself forced into a fight for his life, Harry is soon discovered and taken in by a beautiful warrior (Denise Coward) and her resistance group who hope to outwit the extra terrestrial invaders and reclaim the planet.
MUTANT WAR continues the story, finding Harry still at odds with conquering aliens, but this time having to contend with an even deadlier enemy: another human. After meeting a young girl who begs him to help save her family, Harry learns of power hungry deviate Reinhart Rex, a futuristic white slaver that kidnaps young women for breeding purposes. Can Harry outwit Reinhart while still escaping the clutches of flesh eating mutants?
Two early features from celebrated sci-fi director and practical effects artist Brett Piper, BATTLE FOR THE LOST PLANET and MUTANT WAR are chock full of Ray Harryhausen inspired stop motion animation and epic no-budget battle sequences. Vinegar Syndrome presents these two nearly impossible to see rarities on disc for the first time anywhere in the world!
directed by: Brett Piper
starring: Matt Mitler, Denise Coward, Cameron Mitchell, Joe Gentissi, Deborah Quayle
1985-1988 / 182 min / 1.85:1
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Overall rating: 4.336207 / 5 from 232 reviews.
This Blu-ray release offers a fantastic double feature of low-budget sci-fi films with visually stunning artwork, great quality, and enjoyable effects. Customers appreciate the fantastic artwork, top-notch film transfers, and the overall great quality of the films. The slipcover is also highly praised for its fantastic look and design.
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"This double feature is packed with endearing DIY ingenuity, showing just how creative low‑budget sci‑fi filmmaking can be. While I appreciated the scrappy charm and no‑frills approach, neither story fully pulled me in or left me wanting a revisit. Fans of grungy, ultra‑low‑budget sci‑fi will feel right at home, even if the repeat value wasn’t there for me."
"Awesome double pack"
"Stop-motion 80s sci fi awesomeness — recommended for newbies that haven’t seen a lot like this and of course to those who love Harryhausen."
"Cool"
"Synopsis: With possibly the last pen on Earth Harry Trent begins to write his memoirs of how many years ago he saved the planet from swine looking alien invaders. At the turn of the century Harry flees some government types after stealing a mysterious but important tape. He ends up commandeering a spacecraft and is just outside of Earth when a horrific race of aliens known as Izags destroys a large portion of the world. Harry ends up in orbit for 5 years and when he comes back he sees that the Izags are hunting humans and doing experiments on them to turn survivors into bloodthirsty mutants. He bands together with a small resistance that has plucky babe Dana in its ranks and goes to work at reclaiming the world. Review: A lot of love went into this homage to sci-fi and fantasy films and a lot of it hinged on a charming performance of the Harry Trent performance. Luckily Matt Mitler was up for the task. The Trent character combined with Brett Piper's enthusiastic effects make this an enjoyable low budget romp. It did try to do way too much but if you get a chance to make a movie you might as well go all out. Carnage Count 1/5 Sleaze Score 1/5"
"Enjoyed both of these adventures. Good for watching with your grandma"
"I hope they find it."
"Nostalgic and fun. Cheesy. Excellent overall release from VS. Recommended."
"Blind buy. Great Late night flicks with some cool special effects. I enjoyed both of these films. Would watch again."
"My favorite character is the guy who looks like a cross between Sly Stallone and Magic Dick from the J. Geils Band. I'm saving Mutant War for my recovery period after hip replacement next week."
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