American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

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American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures

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This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

ETR Media is the brand new film distribution arm of Enjoy the Ride Records, a Long Island based record label, specializing in cult following reissues through a variety of genres. ETR Media releases will adhere to the same quality standards as fans have come to associate with their lavish LP reissues. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this new and unique home video line!

The award winning documentary celebrates some of the unsung action stars of the late eighties and early ninety in the North American Pictures Catalog. From Cynthia Rothrock and Bolo Yeung to Billy Blanks the film explores the martial arts craze in the U.S. and the ferocious appetite of video store customers for these titles. Featuring Lloyd Kaufman (Troma President), John Brennan (The Last Drive-in), Debbie Rochon (Toxic Avenger IV), Tim Kulig (MacLeod) and James Richardson (VHS Massacre Too). From director Thomas Seymour (VHS Massacre 1&2).

directed by: Thomas Edward Seymour
starring: Lloyd Kaufman, Debbie Rochon, John Patrick Brennan, James Richardson, Cynthia Rothrock, Tim Kulig, Thomas Edward Seymour
2024 / 61 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
Trailer
Audio Commentary from the Director/Producer
Extended Interviews with Lloyd Kaufman, Debbie Rochon
MacLeod: There Can Be Only One - Additional 24 minute documentary
Fountain of Death (2006) - Additional 80 minute Action film
English subtitles

Overall rating: 3.95 / 5 from 60 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition slipcover documentary celebrates underrated action stars from the North American Pictures Catalog, featuring insights from notable figures in the genre. While opinions vary, many appreciate the informative content and additional features like audio commentary and interviews.

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documentary: 42%
informative documentary: 26%
martial arts action movie: 16%

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Review highlights

"Pretty informative doc about the underrated action stars you dont hear too much about." — Tyler T.
"Great documentary, specially if you like the B action movies and martial arts from the 80s and 90s." — Luís O.
"ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BUY GREAT TITLES AND EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY AND ART WORK" — MICHAEL T.

Reviews

Uneven doc

"Packaging is stellar as you can see but doc is very uneven, unfocused. Worth a watch but not a keeper for me."

— Kevin G. (3/5)

Really interesting documentary about a

"Really interesting documentary about a small film company , with great interviews and does not out stay its welcome with a brisk running time , But has a few nice extras too."

— steve m. (5/5)

Awesome movie documentary!

"I love these documentaries about old cult films. Some great interviews and a decent slip cover on this one. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer!"

— Mark W. (4/5)

Awesome doc

"An awesome doc and a great release. The bonus feature film is top notch."

— Jakob P. (5/5)

“We needed enough plot to justify the action… and that’s it. ”

"A perfect description of exactly how I approach all independent eighties action cheeze martial arts spectacles. Well, the joke is certainly on the viewer with this disappointing shitshow. My “favorite” part was when our simple but astute narrator declares “Cynthia Rothrock is very good and should be more famous. ” Wow, that’s the kind of big-brain takes you can expect from this rambling procession of advertisements and fanboy musings. I viewed this terrible excuse for a documentary on the American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures ETR Media Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome and it is the same great premium level of packaging that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces. Unfortunately, the actual production is severely lacking with this unfortunate release. It’s a shame that the slipcover is so good that it suckers you into being thoroughly disappointed. Well, the joke is definitely on me this time… DAMN YOU, ETR MEDIA!"

— Michael B. (5/5)

How a Canadian and a Hong Kong Star tried to make in the USA

"Love everything about this time period of movie making"

— Richard A. (5/5)

American Expendables

"While the subject matter is interesting the execution is so amateurish and cheap that it feels like the only research done for this doc was done through Wikipedia. Skip cover is pretty awesome."

— Erich H. (1/5)

Kick ass doc

"Great documentary on the martial arts genre."

— Avery X. (5/5)

Nice release by ETR media.

"Nice release by ETR media. Not a long documentary but it was very entertaining and taught me alot about North American Pictures a studio that released some really fun action flicks in the late 80s till the 90s. It comes with Fountain Of Death too which was a really entertaining action movie from 2006."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Boring documentary with great slipcover

"Too bad this documentary was quite boring despite interesting topic. Same video footage over and over again and I bet there would have been more movies and events to discuss. Well at least now I know what happened to Jalal Merhi’s Porche. Didn’t know this when watching Tiger Claws. Bonus film Fountain of Death was also boring."

— Pasi R. (3/5)