The original limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Charles Forsman) was limited to 2,500 units and is sold out. The standard edition version is identical, aside from the slipcover.
Sarah and her boyfriend Ted have decided to spend Christmas with Ted's mother at her home in rural Wisconsin. However, upon arriving, Sarah begins to feel a strange presence around her and soon after, a mysterious figure garbed in a Samurai outfit begins murdering the townsfolk, eventually setting his sights on Sarah, Ted, and his family...
A supernatural slasher film like no other, Fabrice Zaphiratos' French-US co-production, BLOOD BEAT, applies an arthouse aesthetic to its American regional cinema stylings, resulting in a dreamy and haunting atmosphere to compliment the bloodletting and outrageous twists. Barely released on video in the US and never officially released on disc, Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of this one of a kind horror oddity, restored in 2k from its original 35mm negative.
directed by: Fabrice Zaphiratos
starring: Helen Benton, Terry Brown, Dana Day, James Fitzgibbons
1982 / 86 minutes / Color / 1.33:1
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Overall rating: 4.448718 / 5 from 156 reviews.
Blood Beat, a unique horror film with rotoscoped effects and a samurai slasher theme, has received positive feedback for its top-notch artwork, premium packaging, and good picture quality. While some customers find the film strange, others enjoy its dreamy and haunting atmosphere. Vinegar Syndrome's Blu-ray debut offers a restored 2k version from the original 35mm negative, along with various bonus features.
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"You could call Blood Beat a slasher film, but that would be too easy. It might have all the trappings of one (mostly one secluded location, a sword twirling villain, a decent body count), but it marches to the beat of its own wonky drummer. A mix of good atmosphere overall and the quality of the film is nice."
"A new Xmas favourite."
"Genuinely shocked me with how solid of a flick this was. Gonna become an Xmas tradition for sure, but I can definitely see myself watching the Silent Cut pretty regularly"
"Canadian cinema of the old has been overlooked by the world for so long, so it's heartwarming to see so many great movies the care and release they deserve. Wild suburban hijinks and some badassery. It’s always great to get a glimpse to the making of these in the extras."
"Great"
"Interesting film with some weird ideas."
"Insane Christmas fever dream of a movie. I was totally locked in with this and absolutely loved it from start to finish. Hausu vibes but low budget Wisconsin Christmas style."
"Awesome"
"This has been a personal favorite of mine since I first saw it. Thanks, VinSyn, for rescuing gems like this. Their careful attention has it looking and sounding amazing. Great transfer. And, of course, the packaging is beautiful as well."
"Fun film. Unfortunately missed out on the slipcover."
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