This listing is for the standard edition 2-disc Blu-ray set. The limited edition hard slipcase (designed by Brianna Miller) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging and 40-page book.
Degausser Video is a brand new label created by several of the devious minds behind VS, which will bring to Blu-ray deluxe editions of both canonical and under-seen shot on video (SOV) genre cinema, in addition to work shot on film, but edited on tape, wherein the original film materials are believed to be lost or destroyed. Similar to Vinegar Syndrome's focus on FILM preservation, Degausser will work only from original analogue tape materials with an emphasis on maintaining the aesthetics inherent to each respective video format. Additionally, each title released by Degausser will be made available in an ultra limited "new" VHS edition, fitted in a custom designed hard shell light box.
Alferd Packer, awaiting his execution on the charge of cannibalism, recounts his harrowing story of survival in the snow-covered Colorado mountains while on an ill-fated quest for riches. After being convinced by a group of gold prospectors to join their expedition, Alferd loses his beloved horse, Liane, which unwittingly sets the men on an unplanned adventure, including encounters with a group of very unusual Indians, facing off with ultra-manly fur trappers, and, of course, fudge packing, all before becoming stranded in the freezing winter with no provisions. As tempers flare and stomachs growl, the posse is forced to make the only logical decision: eat each other!
From the deranged and brilliant minds behind the international TV sensation South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s legendary feature filmmaking debut CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL is the over-the-top, all-singing, and all-dancing story of real-life Colorado cannibal Alferd Packer! Starring Parker as Packer and featuring a guest appearance from legendary experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage, this unpredictable and thoroughly unhinged musical memoir through one of the grislier footnotes in American history comes to Blu-ray from Degausser Video, newly restored from the best-surviving video and film materials; presented both from the video master plus, for the first time ever, from the only existing 35mm print, and featuring an exclusive and all new feature-length making-of documentary in addition to loads of archival extras and revealing new interviews!
directed by: Trey Parker starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Stan Brakhage, Stephen Blackpool, Toddy Walters, Jon Hegel 1993 / 96 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
Additional info:
2-disc Region Free Blu-ray Set
Presented in two high-bitrate viewing options:
Brand new video restoration from the best-surviving Betacam tape master
Brand new 4K restoration from the only surviving film material, a 35mm theatrical print
Archival ‘inebriated’ commentary with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Jason McHugh, Dian Bachar and Andy Kemler
Archival ‘Colorado’ commentary with producers Ian Hardin and Alexandra Kelly, costume designer Elki Neiberger and actors Robert Muratore, Jon Hegel and Toddy Walters
Brand new cast and crew commentary track with Jon Hegel, Alex & Ian Keldin, Andy Kemler, Elki Neiberger, Robert Muratore and Toddy Walters
"Fudge, Packer? The True Story of Cannibal! The Musical" (67 min) - a making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
"Nineteen and Horny" (20 min) - a brand new interview with actor Dian Bachar
"Despite All the Cannibalism" (17 min) - a brand new featurette on adapting Cannibal! The Musical to the stage
Still gallery from producer Jason McHugh’s personal archive
Interviews from the 2008 Troma DVD with Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Jason McHugh
"A Tromatic Visit with the Creators of Cannibal! The Musical" - an archival featurette with Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Jason McHugh
Behind-the-scenes footage
Various Troma introductions
Original Alferd Packer: The Musical trailer
Cannibal! The Musical trailer
Deleted scene
Archival gallery
Alternate Alferd Packer: The Musical titles
South Park & Cannibal! The Musical VHS promo video
"Cannibal! The Musical: Close Ups!" - a look at homegrown productions
Compiled footage from Cannibal! The Musical stage productions
Lloyd Kaufman live on stage in a production of Cannibal! The Musical
40-page perfect bound with rare photos and ephemera from producer Jason McHugh's personal archive and an essay by Walter Chaw (exclusive to the limited slipcase edition)
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.814059 / 5 from 441 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Cannibal! The Musical on Blu-ray offers a meticulously restored film with fantastic songs and music, enhanced by amazing commentary tracks. The special features and packaging are highly praised, making this a must-have for fans of the genre.
"The special features look good and it had the classic inebriated commentary." — James J.
"Great release from VS and as usual outstanding packaging and presentation." — Anthony B.
"VS's version has exhaustive special features and a wonderful transfer and audio." — Samuel B.
Reviews
Comedy Cult Classic - Cannibal!
"A great new edition of an old great film from comedy master Trey Parker."
— Jayne B. (5/5)
Beautiful lo-fi horror
"I love South Park. I love Trey Parker’s movies. Cannibal the Musical is easily one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen."
— Brandon C. (5/5)
Excellent
"There are some great extras on these discs that delve into the production and history. Especially fun if you are a Coloradan."
— John L. (5/5)
stellar release
"i've been waiting to upgrade my 2008 troma DVD of this for a while, and this is a really nice set!"
— evelyn c. (5/5)
Stupid, hilariously superb!
"It's pretty stupid. And I loved it! If you know Stone and Parker, and enjoy their other works (you might have heard of South Park), you're going to have a great time. The release is just wow, and don't miss the "inebriated" commentary track!"
— Luc T. (5/5)
Matt & Trey Pre-South Park
"I honestly didn't even know this existed until I saw it on a VS sale, scanned past it twice as I wasn't all that interested, then finally clicked into check it out. Man, I'm glad I did! While it's a little rough around the edges, I was glad to see an early comedy vision from these two. This one is definitely worth checking out!"
— Jake B. (5/5)
Splendoinkle
"This is the second Blu Ray of this I've bought, and the PQ and sound outshines the other. Extras are very different too. As for the film. . well, it's the South Park boys doing a musical. Super funny, had me in stitches (again). I have the soundtrack too - worth tracking down!"
— Michael L. (5/5)
The Other South Park Musical
"Not as funny as South Park, but you can tell where that humour began. The musical numbers are very cool, especially the trappers one."
— Viktor A. (4/5)
Eat it up
"Geniuses Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s pre-South Park cult classic is a damn fine time."
— Kevin G. (5/5)
Fun Movie
"Great first film from the creators of South Park. Excellent extras."
— Peter D. (5/5)
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