IGOR AND THE LUNATICS is part of our Vinegar Syndrome Archive collection, celebrating forgotten cinematic oddities from the video store era. This collection was inspired by our own brick & mortar video stores, with locations in Bridgeport, CT,Denver, CO,Toronto, ON, and Pittsburgh, PA (opening soon!).
Unique to this line, each hand numbered limited edition release will come fitted in a specially designed, bottom loading VHS inspired slipcase, while also including a double-sided poster.
These releases will ONLY be available on our website and at participating indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. This spot gloss slipcase edition (designed by Luke Insect) is strictly limited to 4,000 units and may (but probably not) be followed by a standard edition in the future.
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A group of cultists led by the maniacal Paul spend their days in a haze of psychedelic-fueled free love whilst their vicious leader dishes out bloody and brutal vengeance on anyone who attempts to leave the fold - aided by his crazed and thoroughly sadistic right-hand man, Igor, who has a particular fondness for carving up nubile young women with his trusty collection of sharp implements. After being incarcerated for several years for a spate of grim slayings, Paul is released back into society and, reunited with his murderous devotees, immediately sets about continuing his gruesome cult activities.
Financed by the legendary Troma Entertainment, who ended up requiring extensive reshoots in order to up the movie’s gore quotient (with these additional sequences being helmed by Spookies directors Thomas Doran and Brendan Faulkner), IGOR AND THE LUNATICS is a demented, depraved, and thoroughly distasteful Manson Family-esque shocker from the studio that Toxie built. Now newly restored in 4K from its original 16mm camera negative, Vinegar Syndrome Archive is delighted to present IGOR AND THE LUNATICS in both its original release version, alongside the home video debut of its longer Bloodshed cut, as well as a brand new making-of documentary digging into the behind-the-scenes of this sickening cult favorite.
directed by: W.J. Parolini starring: T.J. Glenn, Joe Niola, Mary Ann Schacht, Joseph Eero, Joan Ellen Delaney, Kathleen Dennehy 1985 / 79 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 16mm original camera negative
"The Lunatics Fringe: Remembering Igor and the Lunatics" (34 min) - a making-of documentary featuring interviews with co-director Brendan Faulkner, production co-ordinator Frank Farel, cinematographer John Raugalis, and crew member / extra Cecilia Cosentini
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4302325 / 5 from 86 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Igor and the Lunatics, a Vinegar Syndrome Archive release, is a restored 4K film with a limited edition slipcase. Customers have mixed feedback on the movie's quality, but many appreciate its cult charm and the fantastic release. The product includes a making-of documentary and English SDH subtitles.
"Igor and the Lunatics is a gritty low-budget horror film directed by Robert Flaxman. The story follows a violent cult led by the sadistic Igor who, after escaping from prison, reunites with his followers and begins a brutal killing spree, blending exploitation shock with slasher-style horror. The Blu-ray released by Vinegar Syndrome features a new restoration from original film elements, presenting the movie in its best home-video quality to date. The release also includes an extended cut of the film (92 minutes) and interviews, helping preserve this obscure cult horror title for genre fans and collectors."
— Jaume M. (5/5)
Igor and the Lunatics
"If you like films like “Last House on the Left” and other obscure old school horror movies with those vibes this films for you. It’s pretty a pretty crazy watch from a time when horror was getting pumped out in the masses. Highly recommended! Packaging and presentation are excellent!"
— Matt R. (5/5)
I was pleasantly surprised by
"I was pleasantly surprised by this one. If you enjoy the nastier and more earnest side of Troma (like, say, Mother's Day) then it's definitely worth a look. It would make a good double bill with I drink Your Blood. As always, the presentation and extras are great."
— Simon B. (4/5)
It's exactly what the title says.
"But Igor is not even the main dude! But he is the best character by far, It's a regional low budget psycho/cult film and it never really goes anywhere. It has ambitions that never really manifest. Oh and it's from Troma so all of it makes sense. Meh"
— Jean L. (3/5)
Kooky fun
"Such a fun and loony movie! It looks and sounds great all the way to Igor's contagious laughter."
— Fin L. (5/5)
Great
"Worth tracking down and has fantastic slipcover artwork. This could have been a mainline VS release if we went back in time a few years. Not major studio fare but the kind of movie that made VS become what they are today. Pick it up."
— Jason C. (5/5)
A cult fav comes to Vin Syn.
"This cult film gets a brand new restoration with this standout release."
— Mark H. (5/5)
Troma Royalty
"This film is one of Troma's best! It has the grime, the sleaze, and the gore! Cannot recommend enough!"
— Shannon V. (5/5)
Igor and the Lunatics
"delivers stunning video and solid audio in this excellent Blu-ray release"
— Brian G. (4/5)
Igor and his Crazy Pals
"I am excited to check out this new release from vinegar syndrome. It’s limited edition and it’s numbered and comes with a poster inside. It is chock full of extras and has a menu to skip exactly to the scene you want. Watch this classic at home at any time. Call your friends over and have a vinegar syndrome party where you can sit around and watch this cult classc. Just don’t forget to invite Igor."
— Dustin G. (5/5)
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