This special limited edition side loading slipcase (designed by Adam Maida) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Jaxxon Pierce (Stephen Dorff, Blade), a capitalist in a now-barren Earth is responsible for manufacturing an immortality serum named "Divinity", which was originally developed by his late father Sterling Pierce (Scott Bakula, Lord of Illusions). Two brothers (Moises Arias and Jason Genao, Ender's Game and Logan, respectively), crash into the decaying Earth to stop Jaxxon from capitalizing on his serum, which is synthesized utilizing heinous methods and leaving an increasingly dire infertility rate in its wake. The twins hold Jaxxon hostage, dosing him with his own drug until his body becomes monstrous, setting the stage for a practical effects-fueled climax full of gruesome make-up and stop motion animation that has to be seen to be believed.
Written and directed by Eddie Alcazar (Perfect), produced by Steven Soderbergh (Solaris) and gorgeously shot on 16mm black and white reversal film, DIVINITY is a sci-fi horror show like no other in recent memory. Featuring an eclectic ensemble cast that includes former teen star Bella Thorne (The DUFF), four-time Mr. Universe champion Michael O'Hearn, TV star Karrueche Tran (TNT's Claws) and contemporary adult film performer Emily Willis, Vinegar Syndrome Pictures is proud to bring Alcazar's lovingly crafted analog genre blast to home video following an international festival run that included nominations at Sundance and Sitges.
directed by: Eddie Alcazar starring: Stephen Dorff, Scott Bakula, Bella Thorne, Michael O'Hearn, Karrueche Tran, Emily Willis 2023 / 94 min / 1.78:1 / English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 Stereo
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
"The Midnight Movie Is Dead" (60 min) - an audio conversation between DIVINITY writer/director Eddie Alcazar and producer Steven Soderbergh, moderated by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty
"The Modern Prometheus: Divinity and Speculative Science Fiction" (16 min) - a video essay by author and film historian Samm Deighan
Behind-the-scenes footage (10 min)
Theatrical trailer
Sundance trailer
Teaser trailers with Jupiter, Miki and Ogg
Still Gallery
28-page booklet with an essay by Ariel Esteban Cayer
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4355555 / 5 from 225 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Divinity, a limited edition slipcase, offers a visually stunning and captivating sci-fi horror experience. The film's gorgeous cinematography, impressive effects, and amazing visuals contribute to its highly regarded status among customers. The beautiful packaging and great release further enhance its appeal.
"An unusual science fiction drama, slight comedic edges and crisp cinematography round out an interesting film." — Shane B.
"The film looks gorgeous, the black and white cinematography utilizing shadows and highlights effectively." — James B.
"The film also features some pretty excellent practical effects and make up work." — Jacob F.
Reviews
Divinity
"Divinity is definitely not going to be for everyone, but I personally found it to be a pretty good watch. The biggest standout for me was the visual presentation and atmosphere. Both of these pulled me in, and I was able to immerse myself in this world. The subject matter was also pretty interesting. Beneath all the surrealism and abstract moments, the movie feels like an interpretation or reflection of where humanity is headed, or maybe where it already is with its obsessions and vices. The special features were decent, but I was hoping for more insight into some of the movie’s events and symbolism. Vinegar Syndrome did a great job with the presentation overall. The artwork for this release is beautiful and fits the film perfectly. I’m very glad to have this one in my collection."
— Mario S. (4/5)
Cool midnight movie
"I got to see this in theaters when it came out. One of the weirder movies I've ever watched in a mall multiplex. Beautiful package from VS. Hope this gets a bit more attention."
— Chris L. (4/5)
Power Trip
"I don't know if I'd call divinity a masterpiece, but this film is a trip. I feel like saying it's visually stunning is an understatement. It's definitely something which could be playing in the background in various places. Although I felt the film started to drag a little at times, it's over-the-top finale is something to see. Overall, the presentation of this Blu-ray looks and sounds fine, the transfer is fine, the direction and acting are fitting and excellent, and the slipcover/slipcase are fantastic additions, too."
— Ben. Z. (5/5)
Beautiful Science Fiction Film
"Beautifully shot in 16mm, this science fiction film is bizarre, intense, and unpredictable. The visuals are great and remind me of "Tetsuo: The Iron Man". The subject of eternity and strength are well done. Recommended!"
— Rakesh R. (5/5)
Awesome Movie!
"The cast in this release were very good, as was the directing. It was a fun watch 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!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Really enjoyed this wild ride,
"Really enjoyed this wild ride, the B&W photography is incredibly beautiful, and (not really spoilers) a sequence towards the end was unexpected stylistically and had me grinning ear to ear."
— Matthew P. (4/5)
Super unique experience. Definitely gonna
"Super unique experience. Definitely gonna enjoy showing this to people"
— Eric B. (5/5)
Black & white strangeness!
"I had been looking forward to this movie for a while and I'm happy I finally got to see it. The elements and transfer for this looks great and it black and white too. I'd say definitely give this a chance, even from the artsy artwork!"
— Evan D. (5/5)
Weird
"I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It evoked shades of several other films such as Infinity Pool, Logan's Run, Sin City, and Equilibrium. It's a clever and unique addition to the science fiction/horror genre, with an excellent villain transformation sequence that casts a shadow over the entire film. The concept is highly original, and the setup is intriguing. The film boasts some intense fight scenes. However, the absolute ending is pure science fiction gold."
— Mike H. (5/5)
Stephen Dorf, porno babes and hulking bods
"16MM, 16-Bit, industrial metal, stop-motion, experimental, horny body horror, dystopian sci-fi, executive produced by Steven Soderbergh with an ultra weird Stephen Dorff lead performance. Easy blind buy. Looking forward to checking out the extras."
— Timothy E. (3/5)
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