The Atmosphere is Perfect
"Love the swampy southern hotel setting and dream-like vibe. The constant rain makes it even better. The writing does get kind of lazy towards the end, but the amazing atmosphere makes it almost not even matter."
This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Haunt Love) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Protective and aloof Charlotte, along with her child-like and innocent sister Lucy operate their secluded country mansion as a bed and breakfast. On a cold and rainy night, Matt, a mysterious and handsome man from the city, arrives unexpectedly to rent a room, soon after taking a fancy to Lucy. As their romance grows, mysterious acts of violence begin to plague the quiet home, threatening to unearth dark and murderous secrets buried deep in the past…
Combining heavy gothic atmosphere, touches of magical realism, and elements of violent murder mystery, Academy Award nominee Bill Condon’s (Chicago, Dreamgirls) SISTER, SISTER is a suspense filled study of love and revenge. Starring Eric Stoltz (Pulp Fiction), Oscar nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), and Emmy nominee Judith Ivey (The Devil’s Advocate), and featuring exquisite scope photography by Stephen Katz (Messiah of Evil), Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings SISTER, SISTER to Blu-ray for the first time in a new 2K restoration!
directed by: Bill Condon
starring: Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judith Ivey, Dennis Lipscomb
1987 / 90 min / 2.35:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm interpolative
• Commentary track with director Bill Condon
• Commentary track with author & critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• “Being an Outsider” - an interview with actor Benjamin Mouton
• “Staying Honest” - an interview with actress Natalija Nogulich
• “Orchestrating Altered States” - an interview with composer Richard Einhorn
• “Going to War” - an interview with cinematographer Stephen Katz
• Deleted Scenes with director commentary
• Original trailer
• 12-page booklet with essay by film programmer/historian Cristina Cacioppo
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.1037035 / 5 from 270 reviews.
Sister, Sister is a suspenseful gothic horror film with a well-researched story, beautiful atmosphere, and top-notch cinematography. The Blu-ray transfer is excellent, featuring a new 2K restoration and numerous extras. The cast, including Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Judith Ivey, delivers strong performances, contributing to the film's dreamlike aesthetic.
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"Love the swampy southern hotel setting and dream-like vibe. The constant rain makes it even better. The writing does get kind of lazy towards the end, but the amazing atmosphere makes it almost not even matter."
"This spooky little thriller sets a mood and never waivers from it. All in service of ratcheting up the tension and tightening of the screws by design. Stellar performances from Jennifer Jason Leigh and Eric Stoltz make this one to check out for sure. Theres a heated soggy atmosphere that adds to the sexuality of the picture."
"Sister, Sister is a moody Southern gothic thriller that really benefits from atmosphere and tension. The overall mood is thick with unease, using isolation, jealousy, and family dysfunction to create a slow-burning sense of dread that builds steadily throughout the film. The score works especially well in supporting that tone. It’s subtle but effective, adding emotional weight and helping heighten the film’s darker moments without becoming overpowering. The transfer on this release looks strong, with clean detail and balanced contrast that help bring out the warm but unsettling visual style. It preserves the filmic texture while making the presentation feel fresh and stable. Overall, this is a stylish and atmospheric thriller that rewards viewers who appreciate character-driven suspense and strong presentation."
"This was quite the oddity. I am not the biggest fan of gothic horror but this one was intriguing. I was engaged from start to finish. Had a great cast too. Twist was pretty easy to guess but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. Rated 3. 5 and green - will watch again 💚"
"This feels more like a shout factory release but this is so beautifully filmed, even though I wish the movie was a bit stronger. I'm always a sucker for southern gothic horror, though"
"A tense and atmospheric thriller that leans into its Southern Gothic setting with style. The performances carry the film’s slow-burn intensity, and the presentation here looks excellent, with strong detail and rich, shadowy contrast that suits the mood perfectly. A well-produced release with thoughtful care given to both the transfer and packaging. Highly recommended for fans of character-driven suspense."
"Years before delivering masterful entries in 90s horror with CANDYMAN 3 and GODS & MONSTERS, Bill Condon debuted with SISTER, SISTER in 1987. One of the best (and unsung) examples of the Southern Gothic on film, I'm thankful for VS for releasing this."
"A must for me as I am a huge fan of Jennifer Jason Leigh. Nice transfer and slipcover."
"Released on tape here in AU from roadshow I was happy to upgrade this little gem."
"Went in totally blind and was pleasantly surprised to find a solid gothic thriller starring vintage Eric Stoltz and Jennifer Jason Leigh, neither of whom have ever looked better."
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