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This special limited edition 3-disc 4K UHD/2 x Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Luke Insect and Johnny Ryan), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 7,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
When rookie New York City policeman Harry Griswold ends up in the middle of a shootout while attending an evening of kabuki theater, his attempt to save the life of a critically injured performer yields unintended consequences. The dying man bestows his supernatural powers onto Harry, thus rendering him “The Chosen One.” Suddenly finding himself sprouting paper umbrellas and covered in face paint, the formerly clumsy cop is transformed into a crime-fighting superstar, with the help and training of Lotus, daughter of the deceased actor. But Harry’s new gifts also come with a fresh calling as he learns that he alone has the power to defeat the ancient “Evil One” and foil his diabolical plans for bloodthirsty world domination.
From Lloyd Kaufman & Michael Herz, creators of The Toxic Avenger, comes a different kind of superhero: SGT. KABUKIMAN N.Y.P.D! Mixing high-stakes action, spectacular car stunts, monstrous mutants, and Troma’s signature style of madcap gore and hilarious hijinx, this outrageous late-night TV and video store classic features a who’s who of cult stars, including Joe Fleishaker (Troma’s War), Bill Weeden (Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV), and Rick Gianasi (Robot Holocaust) as Harry Griswold. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this colorful live-action comic book on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm camera negative and presented in its totally uncensored director’s cut as well as its more commonly seen alternate PG-13 version, and featuring an abundance of both new and archival interviews and BTS material.
directed by: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
starring: Rick Gianasi, Susan Byun, Bill Weeden, Joe Fleishaker, Thomas Crnkovich, Larry Robinson
1990 / 105 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
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Overall rating: 4.811321 / 5 from 106 reviews.
This limited edition 3-disc set of Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. features a stunning 4K restoration, beautiful artwork, and excellent packaging. Customers praise the quality and the variety of extras, making it a must-have for fans of cult cinema.
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"Troma's Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD gets the royal treatment with this 4k release featuring 3 cuts of the film and a monkey riding a jaguar's worth of special features. The 4k transfer is crisp and the packaging features cool new kabuki/clown artwork and of course the original art on the reverse side of the sleeve. I wasn't crazy about the yellow slip on the more expensive version, so I got the standard edition."
"This was completely wild. The superhero motif was great despite the fact that the hero here is more like a bumbling fool. The transfer looks beautiful and I was happy to pick it up in person at the Pittsburgh location instead of waiting for shipping from the website. The crew couldn't stop laughing with this one. Highly recommended."
"massive, highly praised technical upgrade that breathes vibrant new life into the 1990 Troma cult classic."
"Before seeing Sgt Kabukiman, my favorit Troma film was The Toxic Avenger, but this one passed and I don't even know why hahahaha. I just found this one to be even funnier and really quirky in its own way. Also, seeing those many extras this special edition has was fantastic. Pretty awesome movie!!!"
"Awesome movie if you're a troma fan. Wonderful restoration and special features on this strange movie."
"Amazing transfer. You need to really enjoy Troma movies in order to appreciate this. Packaging and box art are amazing. Great colors and the slip cover is incredible. 4k transfer looks amazing, maybe a little too good for this movie 😂"
"Love this movie! We just need class of nuke'em high 4k! The picture is great! The presentation of the hero is great! Love this film!"
"A Troma icon almost to the height of the toxic avenger. Definitely a great concept, lagged a bit in the back third though compared to the constant chuckles I had in the beginning and middle. Obviously being Troma, the performances and production aren’t great, but they embrace it as always. Fun film Great deluxe hardbox packaging"
"Great looking hard case. Movie transfer looks good and high quality."
"KABUKIMAN a certified Troma classic, as a fan this is a must have edition, super fun movie. As per usual with VS beautiful transfer the artwork on the slip case/cover looks incredible great on the shelf. This movie is a goofy feel good time. If you’re on the fence about this i highly recommend you pull the trigger."
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