This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Jesse and Pat have been best friends as long as they can remember. They did everything together, including serving in the army, but now things are different. Both are engaged to be married and take their lives in different directions. Deciding to share one last road trip, with their respective fiancees in tow, tensions quickly rise. Pat, realizing that he’s about to lose Jesse forever, becomes increasingly manic and unhinged, and it’s not long before he begins exhibiting psychotic and violent tendencies...
A tense character drama that slowly morphs into an unsettling thriller focused on repressed obsession and PTSD, Noel Nosseck's BEST FRIENDS is one of the great overlooked post-Vietnam angst films. Featuring riveting performances from leads Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) and Doug Chapin (Ladybug, Ladybug) along with stark visuals from acclaimed cinematographer Stephen M. Katz (The Blues Brothers, Messiah of Evil), Vinegar Syndrome presents this underrated gem to Blu-ray, from a brand new 2K restoration of its 35mm original negative.
directed by: Noel Nosseck
starring: Richard Hatch, Doug Chapin, Susanne Benton, Ann Noland, Renee Paul
1974 / 83 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.54902 / 5 from 51 reviews.
Best Friends is a limited edition Blu-ray featuring a tense character drama that evolves into an unsettling thriller. The film, directed by Noel Nosseck, stars Richard Hatch and Doug Chapin and is praised for its riveting performances and stark visuals. The Blu-ray includes a new 2K restoration, reversible cover artwork, and several bonus features.
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"Best Friends (1974) is a post-Vietnam psychological thriller directed by Noel Nosseck, released on Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome on June 30, 2020. The film follows two army veterans on a tense cross-country RV road trip with their fiancées, during which one friend becomes increasingly unhinged and violent."
"interesting plot and characters, not at all what the box art advertises but that's exploitation for you. good pickup for anyone who likes 70s movies. it's also unreasonably well shot with some of the prettiest sunsets i've ever seen in a film. i wish vinegar syndrome still put out movies like this"
"Gritty exploitation shocker that really delivers the goods. VS's transfer looks great and the film delivers a real jolt."
"I wasn't expecting much, but this flick really proved great. 4. 5/5. Gripping, poignant ending, and 4 great characters. Loved it."
"Really impressive road trip that mixes everything up with buddy movies as well. A truly well made drama that more people need to know about!!"
"Fckn love this movie !!"
"Nice slipcover!"
"Brilliant transfer of this grindhouse gem. Missed out on the slipcover but the box art is perfect. No complaints on the shipping, all around positive experience."
"Gotta say it, that Pat is a bit of a dick. The whole late sixties/early seventies malaise can be a bit tiring if you aren't in the mood for it."
"Fun sleaze!"
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