This listing is for the standard edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray.
The original limited edition deluxe box (designed by Haunt Love) was limited to 12,000 units and is sold out.
The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Adam Maida) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out.
All versions are identical, aside from the packaging and the 40-page book.
A VSU we've been working on for over a year, and the biggest film yet to grace the line, Paul Verhoeven's cult sensation, feast for the senses, and all around madness, SHOWGIRLS is at last coming to UHD in an edition worthy of its splendor. Featuring hours of archival interviews, BTS material, commentaries, and more, among them plentiful never before seen material. Plus we’ve added a slew of fresh interviews with cast and crew, along with critical pieces examining the production and impact of this landmark film. Furthermore, we’ve performed extensive exclusive restoration using the source files from Paul Verhoeven’s supervised color grade to ensure a presentation which looks exactly as intended, but without any of the digital manipulation which has notoriously plagued other releases..
Nomi Malone will be a star. She knows it. The problem is, no one else does…yet. Fresh to Las Vegas and with no connections, Nomi takes a job as an exotic dancer at a club named Cheetahs. Showing impressive abilities, her talents are quickly noticed by Stardust Casino headlining dancer, Cristal who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way…however karma has a funny way of catching up as Nomi learns that being a Vegas showgirl has a harder and more brutal edge than she'd ever have imagined...
One of the most controversial, acclaimed, and iconic films directed by the legendary Paul Verhoeven (Total Recall, RoboCop), SHOWGIRLS is a glittering, shocking, tragic, funny, weird, gross, sexy, and staggeringly beautiful epic of what it takes to triumph in show business. Written by Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct, Sliver) and starring Elizabeth Berkley (TV's Saved By the Bell), Kyle MacLachlan (Blue Velvet), Gina Gershon (Bound), Robert Davi (Die Hard), and Rena Riffel (Mulholland Drive), SHOWGIRLS is feast for the senses from beginning to end, enhanced further by Jost Vacano’s (Starship Troopers) stunning photography and Peter Morse's spellbinding dance choreography. Vinegar Syndrome Ultra couldn’t be happier to present Paul Verhoeven’s cult masterpiece on 4K UHD, newly restored from Verhoeven’s director approved color graded master, and featuring a consummate selection of interviews and archival materials which at last tell the crazy true story of this one-of-a-kind film!
directed by: Paul Verhoeven starring: Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi, Alan Rachins, Gina Ravera 1995 / 131 min / 2.39:1 / English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 Stereo
Additional info:
3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x2
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range Newly restored by Vinegar Syndrome from an existing director approved 4K studio master
Includes original 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo soundtrack options
"The Greatest Movie Ever Made" - commentary track with writer David Schmader
"More Vegas Than Vegas" - an interview with director Paul Verhoeven
"You Gotta Gamble if You’re Gonna Win" - interview with screenwriter Joe Eszterhas
"All that Glitters: Filming Showgirls" - interview with cinematographer Jost Vacano & Performance Lighting Designer Peter Morse
"The Rhythm of Chaos" - interview with co-editors Mark Helfrich & Mark Goldblatt
"Born to Dance" - interview with actress Rena Riffel
"Free Lap Dance with Every Large Popcorn: The Cult of Showgirls" - interview with Midnight Mass Podcast hosts Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
Special ‘Behind-the-scenes’ Featurette
A Showgirls Diary Lap Dance Tutorial Featuring the World-Famous Girls of Scores
Original trailer
40-page perfect bound book with essays by Elizabeth Purchell, Abbey Bender and Adam Nayman (Note:only included with the deluxe box edition)
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.828901 / 5 from 1128 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of SHOWGIRLS offers a visually stunning 4K restoration with a fantastic picture quality, complemented by brilliant special features and top-notch packaging. The edition is highly praised for its gorgeous presentation and worth every penny.
"A reaaly good film, nice vsu package and transfer." — Robert E.
"Great movie, the 4K restoration is top-notch, the sound is great and last but not least the packaging is awesome." — Dominique H.
Reviews
If it's been a while, watch this again!
"This film has very rightfully been reappraised, and it might even be better than its new reputation. Alongside LEAVING LAS VEGAS and CASINO, essential texts about a strange city."
— Michael D. (5/5)
A bad movie classic!
"You want to laugh at the most ridiculous overacting you've ever seen and see more boobs than you know what to do with. Well, o have a great view for you 10/10"
— Stephen J. (5/5)
Best version of the film out there!
"I have numerous copies of this film, but this Vinegar Syndrome release is by far my favorite! I had hoped this would get the magnetic box treatment, but I'm delighted to have this beautiful slipcover. The film speaks for itself. Sure, it got a Razzie award, but that was a sign of rebellion for me. I loved it in the theater and have loved it since. A gay man with a wicked sense of humor recommends this to you, BUY IT! If you don't laugh, get aroused, or shout at the screen, you didn't really watch it, eh?"
— Steven P. (5/5)
Good Bad Movie or So Bad It's Good?
"I am not sure if this is a good bad movie or so bad it's good. Regardless, it is extremely entertaining with high production values, great campy dialog, over the top acting, etc."
— David A. (5/5)
Veerhoven's Misunderstood Classic
"A sleazy, dark, often funny classic from Veerhoven, with some amazing performances and a wonderful visual restoration here. The bonus features on the discs are excellent as well!"
— Tony H. (5/5)
Best transfer of Showgirls hands down!
"This has been one of my favorite films for YEARS! All of the other transfers were meh. . . The Vinegar Syndrome transfer is absolutely beautiful and PACKED with special features."
— Branden M. (5/5)
Showgirls
"Shipping was swift and arrived in great condition. Amazing transfer packed with special features to sink your teeth into!"
— Will M. (5/5)
A mandatory pick-up for cult cinema fans
"Great release! The transfer is very filmic and the colors pop, looks amazing. There are some scenes with a lot of grain, but it’s minimal and I wouldn’t want it any other way as someone who prefers film to be preserved in their most natural state. As for extras, I missed out on the VSU box set, but there are loads of exclusive VS content here that shows the great work and treatment that was done on the standard release. Always great when a company gives you more than what you paid for."
— Tommy L. (5/5)
A Misunderstood Classic Finally Gets the Love it Deserves
"It's insane, but not surprising, that SHOWGIRLS didn't receive its flowers upon release. But thank god enough time has passed for people to finally open their eyes and embrace Paul Verhoeven's best film of the 90s."
— Matthew G. (5/5)
Awesome release
"Lots of bonus features, great release. The limited slipcover looks nice too."
— John S. (5/5)
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