This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) is limited to 6,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
In the annals of 1970s regional filmmaking, Nick Millard carved out a niche with his extremely low-budget, yet highly artistic horror and action movies. Presented here are his two seminal works, offered as a double feature, just as they originally screened in drive-ins and grindhouses across America.
Ethel Jankowski has just been released from an asylum where her both violent and suicidal tendencies had kept her under medical supervision. Deemed “cured,” save for her severe weight problem, she moves in with her grandmother who, under doctor’s orders, locks up the household’s food supply to prevent Ethel from continuing to gorge herself. However, Ethel’s raging appetite cannot be contained and, as visitors to the house begin discovering her growing stash of snacks, she has no choice but to violently kill them and hide their remains… A charmingly depraved proto-slasher anchored by a captivating performance from its (literally and figuratively) larger-than-life star, Priscilla Alden (Sodom and Gomorrah: The Last Seven Days), director Nick Millard’s cult favorite, CRIMINALLY INSANE bursts with wild plot twists, regional charm, and plenty of gruesome kills.
Mark Gray is reeling from the horrible news that his sister, Nina, has committed suicide. Searching for answers, he travels to the secluded, forest-surrounded town in which she lived. Unsettled by the frosty, almost ghost-like demeanor of the locals, Mark begins to suspect that there might be something more sinister behind his sister's death, only to discover that the town itself is a coven of vampires. With more than its fair share of bright-red-bloody kills, Nick Millard’s sophomore horror feature, SATAN’S BLACK WEDDING is a tightly constructed and incredibly atmospheric regional vampire thriller skillfully crafted in the Italian gothic tradition, despite its Northern California locales.
Both CRIMINALLY INSANE and SATAN’S BLACK WEDDING have been meticulously restored in 4K from their long-lost 16mm camera reversal elements and are making their worldwide Blu-ray debut from Vinegar Syndrome!
directed by: Nick Millard
starring: Priscilla Alden, Michael Flood, Jane Lambert, George 'Buck' Flower, Greg Braddock, Ray Myles, Lisa Milano
1974 / 124 min (combined) / 1.37:1 & 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.631336 / 5 from 217 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray set features two meticulously restored 1970s horror films by Nick Millard, Criminally Insane and Satan's Black Wedding. Customers praise the films' great looks, engaging features, and the overall quality of the release. The slipcover adds an extra layer of appeal for collectors.
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"These are not great films, but are good for how little went into them. They have atmosphere, sinister uniqueness, non cliches and non actors. Most of all there is a competence that belies the budget. Wedding looks more refined than Insane, special features include film historian Stephen Thrower's analysis and the director himself discussing his films. The cover art is choice, and wraps up a good package."
"A Grindhouse classic finally in HD, with an amazing restoration and an interesting documentary. Get this Fever dream on Blu-Ray now."
"A must have VS release and tight fun grimy double bill. Entertaining performances and beautiful restoration. Top stuff."
"Classic in it's own way. Nice slipcover."
"2 very strange regional horrors. Satans black wedding was pretty dry, but I enjoyed criminally insane a lot. Great video quality for these only on vhs movies."
"This was my first experience with Millard films. They are entertaining but probably not something I will rewatch. The filmmaking and acting feels very amateur, but there is a charm to the excessive, bright-colored blood."
"Really happy Vinegar Syndrome put this one out. These are the kinds of rough, obscure genre films that are easy to overlook, but they are exactly the sort of titles that benefit from this kind of care and presentation. Criminally Insane is the standout, but both films make this a fun and memorable set for anyone into regional horror and exploitation."
"These are definitely not for all tastes but I love both of them. I'm amazed by the beautiful picture quality."
"More Millard!"
"We love the quality of the movie and packaging"
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