This special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Tony Stella) is limited to 5,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Taking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.
Norah Drain (Juliet Prowse, G.I. Blues), a Manhattan disco hostess, finds herself the victim of a stalker and obscene phone caller. NYPD Lieutenant Dave Madden (Jan Murray, Fear City) overhears her complaints at the precinct and takes a personal interest in Drain’s case, finding himself drawn not only to Drain but the sordid desires of the Times Square sex district. As Drain begins to question the intentions of Madden, a sullen busboy at her workplace (Sal Mineo, Rebel Without a Cause) reveals himself as her stalker, putting her in a fight for her life on the streets of New York City.
Directed by noted television and Broadway producer Joseph Cates and co-written by The Doom Patrol and Guardians of the Galaxy co-creator Arnold Drake, WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? is a relentlessly tawdry time capsule of mid-60s Times Square, evocatively shot on location, in stark black and white, by Joseph C. Brun (Edge of the City). Peerlessly ahead of its time for 1965, WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? was censored shortly after its original theatrical release and has since only been available on video in its edited version. Cinématographe is proud to present the world blu-ray and 4K UHD debut of Joseph Cates’s seminal New York City thriller in its completely uncensored theatrical release version, adding back several minutes of never-on-video material, newly restored from original 35mm negative materials.
directed by: Joseph Cates
starring: Sal Mineo, Juliet Prowse, Jan Murray, Elaine Stritch, Bruce Glover
1965 / 94 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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Overall rating: 4.7588234 / 5 from 340 reviews.
This limited edition MediaBook slipcase of 'Who Killed Teddy Bear' is praised for its beautiful restoration, high-quality presentation, and exquisite packaging. The film, a classic 1960s thriller, is highly appreciated for its luminous picture and audio quality. Special features, including a new audio commentary and video essays, add to the value of this release.
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"Just for the enjoyment of those dance scenes in the club, it’s already worth it. I don’t know about anything else, but the dancers are certainly putting a lot of enthusiasm into what they’re doing! The presentation of the film is excellent; releasing it in 4K was a great decision. The high-contrast black-and-white benefits enormously and makes the viewing experience much more enjoyable. Everything was perfect with the delivery"
"Who Killed Teddy Bear? is a stylish and unsettling psychological thriller that feels decades ahead of its time. Set against the neon glow and sleepless energy of 1960s New York, the film explores obsession, loneliness, and voyeurism with a confidence that still feels fresh. Sal Mineo and Juliet Prowse both deliver compelling performances, while the city itself becomes an essential part of the story, adding an almost oppressive atmosphere to the mounting tension. Cinematographe’s release gives this overlooked gem the presentation it deserves, making it easy to appreciate a film that sits comfortably between classic film noir and the psychological thrillers that would follow."
"Excellent movie and release. Great picture quality. One of best blind buy for this year."
"Beautiful Low-Budget Thriller that is extraordinarily well shot and this 4k looks sick. Excellent insight in the detailed extras, brilliant release and this flick, on the border between art and grind house, is essential."
"I'm so happy to finally have this gem in my collection!"
"This was an excellent film with great performances. A lot of the characters in this was odd, but that worked for the material. It's very light on story, but it's about a woman that is receiving weird phone calls and all the weird people in her life. The film looks beautiful on 4K and was shot with an artistic sensibility. Highly recommend this one."
"Good title relewsed under the Cinematographe Label. The transfer is great and the artwork is definitely stylish. Great title!"
"Great addition to the collection!"
"Despite the Hayes code at the time, this gem has a little something for everyone. Pornography, voyeurism, incest, and lesbianism. This film was beautifully shot, and the sound is fantastic as well. I really love the artwork on the packaging."
"Pleasantly surprised by this one. The suspense is mild but the atmosphere is great. UHD restoration looks good and Cinématographe’s presentation is always amazing."
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