Fun ride
"Hip, fun, entertaining."
Details
Sold Out / OOP
Chuck Toedan hosts the most controversial show on TV: Live or Die, where deathrow inmates compete against each other for a chance to beat the executioner. However, when he accidentally kills a mob boss of the most feared mafia in the city, a hit man tries to put an end to him and his show once and for all. As a battle of wits and survival ensues, Chuck is forced to engage in the very tactics he uses on his contestants, or die trying.
From acclaimed independent filmmaker Mark Pirro, DEATHROW GAMESHOW is a playful assault against good taste, featuring outrageous kills and non-stop screwball comedy. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this under seen piece of late 80s camp newly restored in 2K and on Blu-ray for the first time.
directed by: Mark Pirro
starring: John McCafferty, Robyn Blythe, Darwyn Carson, Debra Lamb
1988 / 81 minutes / Color / 1.85:1
Additional info:
- All extras on both disc formats
- Region free Blu-ray and DVD combo pack
- Scanned, restored & preserved in 2k from 35mm original camera negative
- Commentary track with director Mark Pirro, John McCafferty (actor) & Robyn Blythe (actress)
- "Revisiting Deathrow Gameshow" - 32 minute making-of documentary
- 2015 director's cut of DEATHROW GAMESHOW
- Multiple director introductions
- "Buns" 1978 (short film directed by Mark Pirro)
- "The Spy Who Did it Better" 1979 (short film directed by Mark Pirro)
- Original theatrical trailer
- TV spot
- Image gallery
- Director bio
- Reversible cover artwork
- English SDH Subtitles
Overall rating: 4.048611 / 5 from 144 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Deathrow Gameshow, a late 80s camp film by Mark Pirro, features a controversial gameshow hosted by a deathrow inmate. Vinegar Syndrome's release includes a 2K restoration, special features, and a commentary track. While opinions on the premise and comedy vary, the film's fun and transfer quality are widely appreciated.
Summary topics
- Concept Appeal (12%): Customers have mixed opinions about the premise, with some finding it great and intriguing, while others feel it lacks substance.
- Release Quality (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the release of "Deathrow Gameshow" by Vinegar Syndrome.
- Entertainment Value (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the fun of the product, with many describing it as great and super fun.
- Special Features (5%): It was observed by customers that the special features on this release are superb and well-received.
- Video Quality (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the great transfer and special features of the movie, with multiple reviews mentioning it.
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Review highlights
- "Excellent transfer movies a little cheesy but great concept." —
- "A wonderful release for a unique movie." —
- "Great transfer and fun to watch." —
Reviews
Fun comedy from Crown
"This is a fun, low-budget, late-era Crown International film that manages to be entertaining thanks to its satirical, if sometimes lowbrow, humor and consistently good-natured tone. It is sometimes compared with The Running Man, but this film is pure comedy. Nevertheless, it’s a great way to relax and get a few laughs and cringes."
Deathrow gameshow
"Better then my budget pack dvd"
Interesting 80's horror
"Interesting 80's horror movie that parodies gameshows. It had a great restoration from Vinegar Syndrome as always, and the special features were good."
What a title.
"Was happy to be able to grab this on sale before it went OOP."
Excellent
"The chilling atmosphere sent shivers down my spine. Each scene was crafted with such suspense, I couldn't tear my eyes away. The special effects were both impressive and terrifying, adding to the overall impact. It's a film that will stay with me long after the credits roll. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a truly frightening cinematic experience."
Deathrow Gameshow
"Thrilled to have picked up this OOP title in the last Vinegar Syndrome sale. Campy horror comedy with loads of great extras."
Game Show Kills
"Really glad this was saved from a death on DVD. A fun, quick horror comedy that is a treasure to see in such high quality."
Heathrow Gameshow
"Fun and silly"
Fast moving b-movie
"Great transfer and fun to watch."