Televised Terror: Volume One

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Made for TV horror movies have long been a source of cinematic nostalgia and unique, small screen thrills. This inaugural volume of Televised Terror offers a trio of star studded murder thrillers, all making their worldwide Blu-ray debuts.

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ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE?:

Gail Osborne is an average high school girl whose life is turned upside down after she is attacked and savagely assaulted. Unsure of who was behind her brutalization, Gail does her best to continue her life. But when a mystery person begins leaving her threatening messages and making unsettling phone calls, Gail realizes that her nightmare is only just beginning, and that whoever was responsible for her assault is far from through with her. Who could it be and just how far are they prepared to take their macabre plans?

A classic made for TV thriller that oozes late 70s charm at its every twist and turn, career TV director, Walter Gurman’s (TV’s The Twilight Zone, TV’s Murder She Wrote) late night TV favorite, ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE? develops a slow burn, edge of your seat mystery where the threat of violence lurks around every corner. Starring Kathleen Beller (TV’s Dynasty), along side Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents), character actor and acclaimed producer, Tony Bill (The Sting), and Dennis Quaid (Innerspace, Far From Heaven) in one of his earliest roles, Vinegar Syndrome is pleased to bring ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE? to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive.

directed by: Walter Gurman
starring: Kathleen Beller, Blythe Danner, Tony Bill, Robin Mattson, Tricia O’Neil, Dennis Quaid, Alan Fudge, Scott Colomby
1978 / 96 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono

• Region A Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm interpositive
• “Creating Musical Themes” - an interview with composer Charles Bernstein
• Audio essay by film historian Amanda Reyes
• English SDH subtitles

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CALENDAR GIRL MURDERS:

High society mogul and bad boy, Richard Trainor, has just unveiled his latest nude calendar. During the launch party, one of the models is thrown to her death off of a balcony by a black gloved killer. Called into investigate is Lieutenant Dan Stoner, a hard nosed cop who’s thrust into the high stakes world of nude and fashion modeling, quickly finding himself intrigued by and attracted to the beautiful and vulnerable seeming Cassie. But when the killer begins to strike again, going in the order of the calendar itself, Stoner realizes that he needs to solve the mystery soon or risk all of the models ending up in the morgue!

A twist filled and knowingly outrageous made for TV giallo/detective thriller, William A. Graham’s (Together Brothers, Return to the Blue Lagoon) CALENDAR GIRL MURDERS boasts an incredible all-star cast, headlined by Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct) and Tom Skerritt (MASH, Top Gun), and featuring supporting performances from Robert Morse (TV’s Mad Men), Robert Culp (TV’s I Spy), Barbara Perkins (Valley of the Dolls), and many more. Produced by the acclaimed team of Jon Avnet (Risky Business) and Steve Tisch (Forrest Gump), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present CALENDAR GIRL MURDERS on Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its original 35mm camera negative.

directed by: William A. Graham
starring: Tom Skerritt, Sharon Stone, Barbara Bosson, Robert Beltran, Pat Corley, Robert Morse, Alan Thicke, Silvana Gallardo, Michael C. Gwynne, Robert Culp, Barbara Parkins
1984 / 95 min / 1.33:1 / English Stereo

• Region A Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative
• Extended audio essay with film historians Amanda Reyes and Sam Pancake
• English SDH subtitles

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CHILD IN THE NIGHT:

While late one night at his father’s dock-side office, young Luke sees his father brutally murdered by a mysterious, yellow raincoat wearing and hook wielding assailant. Traumatized by the event, child psychologist Dr. Hollis is called in an attempt to figure out what Luke saw and whether he can unmask the killer. Striking up a relationship with Bass, the lead detective on the case, Hollis finds herself in for more than she’s bargained for as the unknown killer decides to do away with those who get too close to uncovering his motives and identity.

A made for TV thriller that slowly morphs into giallo and almost-slasher territory, Mike Robe’s CHILD IN THE NIGHT develops an intriguing and suspenseful mystery set against a backdrop of the Pacific Northwest. Starring Tom Skerritt (Alien, Terminal Island), Season Hubley (Vice Squad, Hardcore), and Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) in one of his earliest roles, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring the underseen CHILD IN THE NIGHT to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive.

directed by: Mike Robe
starring: Jobeth Williams, Tom Skerritt, Elijah Wood, Season Hubley, Darren McGavin
1990 / 95 min / 1.33:1 / English Stereo

• Region A Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative
• Audio essay by film historian Amanda Reyes
• English SDH subtitles