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This special limited edition deluxe magnet box + slipcover set (designed by El Cesart), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
When his brother June Bug winds up dead under mysterious, jewelry-related circumstances, Army Sergeant Jack Spade returns to his city to find out what really happened. Finding his family harassed by flunkies for the local crime lord, Mr. Big, Jack turns to the legendary neighborhood hero of his youth, John Slade, for help in avenging his brother. It's going to take more than one local hero to get the neighborhood cleaned up, but luckily Slade's old ass-kicking pals Hammer, Slammer, Flyguy, and Kung Fu Joe are all eager to help. That is, if Jack can just stop his Mama from doing the fighting for him.
An affectionate, sharp send-up of Blaxploitation, I'M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA marked the directorial debut of Keenen Ivory Wayans (Scary Movie). Wayans both wrote and starred in the lead role alongside his talented siblings, all of whom went on to the groundbreaking sketch comedy show In Living Color. Boasting a sprawling cast including genre icons Bernie Casey (Cleopatra Jones, In The Mouth of Madness), Jim Brown (Three the Hard Way, The Running Man), Isaac Hayes (Truck Turner), and Antonio Fargas (Shaft), the film updated themes towards a new generation's aesthetics, including a soundtrack featuring KRS-One, The Gap Band, Curtis Mayfield, and Fishbone. Vinegar Syndrome Ultra is proud to bring you this gold-plated cult action/comedy in 4K UHD via a new scan of its original camera negative.
directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans starring: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Dawnn Lewis, Jim Brown, Issac Hayes, Ja'net DuBois, Antonio Fargas, Steve James, Clarence Williams III, Damon Wayans, John Vernon, David Alan Grier, Chris Rock 1988 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
New commentary track with film scholar Dr. Artel Great
"Comedy with a Message" (17 min) - an interview with producer/actor Peter McCarthy
"Letting Us Do Us" (11 min) - an interview with actress Dawnn Lewis
"Outrageous Visions" (11 min) - an interview with production designer Catherine Hardwicke
"Playing It Straight" (8 min) - an interview with composer David Michael Frank
"Keeping the Pace" (9 min) - an interview with editor Michael Miller
"Pimp of the Year" (10 min) - an interview with actor Antonio Fargas
"Defying Genre: Re-examining 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'" (15 min) - an interview with film scholar Racquel J. Gates, Associate Professor of Film at Columbia University
"The Making-of 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'" (6 min) - an archival featurette
Additional interviews & B-Roll (5 min)
40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Jourdain Searles, Quatoyiah Murray, and Robert Daniels (limited edition only)
Image Gallery
Trailer
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.8846154 / 5 from 130 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition deluxe set of the cult film 'Explorers' includes a 4K UHD Blu-ray, a 40-page book, and a slipcover. The set is newly scanned and restored from its original 35mm camera negative, featuring a new making-of documentary, deleted scenes, and various extras. The film, directed by Joe Dante, stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix and is celebrated for its nostalgic blend of childhood wonder and sci-fi adventure.
"One of my favorite films I saw as a kid finally gets the deluxe 4K treatment." — Alex S.
"Great packaging and film" — Matthew C.
"Pure mid 1980’s family film." — Jack H.
Reviews
Definitive release of an '80s classic
"I have always liked Explorers more than its lukewarm reception might warrant. Despite an undercooked third act, the film has this magical, slightly cracked view of adolescence and adventure that's all Joe Dante: he gives the film so much wit and visual invention. (If you liked Gremlins, I suspect you'll dig this one, too. ) And Vinegar Syndrome has granted it a definitive 4K release: two cuts of the film, an exhaustive documentary, and even a booklet filled with interviews and film criticism to place the movie in the best possible context."
— Joshua K. (5/5)
Great film but the transfer could be better
"Great 80's film for all ages. A young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. At there starts of there film careers. Nice to see the Doctor from Star Trek Voyager and Academy in a very different set of roles. Just the transfer is very grainy in a few places. Over all a good job. Just as shame not 100%. 1st class packaging of the set."
— John M. (4/5)
Another excellent release
"Explorers comes to VSU and again another excellent presentation from VS. 3 disc set with some really great extra features which includes a brand new feature length documentary, outstanding. PQ is of what you expected from this great company. Can't wait to see what next in the Paramount vaults."
— Brian G. (5/5)
The DEFINITIVE edition of an overlooked classic
"Absolutely stunning release! The level of detail and variety in the packaging and artwork is top tier. Image quality absolutely puts previous releases to shame with correct framing, grain detail and sharpness. The fact a whole new documentary has been produced on top of a previously released one (which is also included) means that this is the definitive package for exploring (pun intended) the tragic production of a much beloved but overlooked childhood classic."
— Christopher G. (5/5)
Explorers
"Beautiful packaging and artwork/design!! I was extremely impressed with the box the collector's edition came in, complete with a magnet enclosure. Very nice touch. I love the new artwork including the new retro look of the slip case, although I would have perferd an option for the original artwork. The book was great with a lot of information as well. The 4k scan of the original negative was beautiful with crisp details and beautiful natural color! The 5. 1 soundtrack was well done and added to the experience and enjoyment of the film. The entire experience brought me back to my 15 year old self which was unexpected and a bonus!! Well worth the price of admission! This is my second Vinegar Syndrome film, Invasion USA was my first (which I also loved. FYI more Chuck Norris movies please!!). I'm looking forward to adding more from their library to mine."
— Norman G. (5/5)
Explorers
"{Theatrical Cut} After Disclosure Day, I needed to watch an actually enjoyable movie about space/aliens. River Phoenix and Ethan Hawke in a Joe Dante movie from 1985 definitely fit the bill. Like Stand By Me mixed with a little The Last Starfighter and some WarGames/live action Rick & Morty (if both characters were kids), pretty fun stuff. Great score throughout and good effects for the time. Alien designs and interactions were so much better than Disclosure Day. A dog knowing to just chew chewing gum?!? Legendary."
— Justin S. (5/5)
Nice to have, but no WOW factor.
"At first glance, it was an instant buy. Explorers is a favorite film. This magnetic box is nice, but I wasn't blown away by the artwork. The booklet is equally as blah. As a favorite, I expected more cast photos and film highlights; however, the box features more of the alien and map aspect and less about the actual cast. The 4K transfer didn't wow me either. Played against the shout factory bluray, there was little difference. I turned off vivid mode and allowed my 4K to use peak resolution and zero difference. So, all in all, huge fan of the movie, glad to own this, but wasn't in awe of the set, especially at it's price point."
— Steven P. (4/5)
EXPLORERS 4K
"I just finished watching Explorers 4K, it look and sounded fantastic in my THX Approved 4K Screening Room, The transfer had the film grain keeping the Director's original Vision intact. For me it brought me back what a fantastic movie its a magical experience me as a dreamer being transported in this film, this is the what movies does best Thank you for putting it out I highly recommend it"
— Robert M. (5/5)
"And we didn't even get to tell you the secrets of the universe. "
"Joe Dante's EXPLORERS is a goofy but charming sci-fi adventure featuring the (cinematic) film debuts of Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. It's uneven, the characters are underdeveloped, and much of the comedy falls flat (no shade on Robert Picardo), but it's hard to deny the earnestness and the fun production design and make-up effects (by Rob Bottin)."
— Daniel S. (3/5)
Old school Joe Dante!
"I am so happy Explorers got a big release like this. It's a super cool fantasy flick that I loved watching as a kid. It's really impressive how big the production this is and a great early performance from Ethan Hawke as a child actors."
— Branden Y. (5/5)
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