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Vinegar Syndrome

Malibu High

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Kim (Jill Lansing) is a smart-mouthed high school senior whose boyfriend dumps her for a snobbish rich girl. Her poor grades and working class background make matters even worse, until Kim realizes that she can use her beautiful body to achieve her goals. Sexually blackmailing her teachers improves her grades and moonlighting as a prostitute pays off handsomely. But an easy life of vice pulls her deeper into corruption and crime, and soon Kim finds herself lured into the risky and bloody role of a high school aged hit girl!

Hailed as a "seedy, sleazy little gem" by the LA Times, MALIBU HIGH is a fast-paced blend of neo-noir plotting and sexploitation styled antics. Directed by Irv Berwick (HITCH HIKE TO HELL) and produced by then 18-year-old wunderkind, Lawrence D. Foldes (DON'T GO NEAR THE PARK), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring this one-of-a-kind exploitation classic to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original 35mm negative and loaded with bonus features.

directed by: Irvin Berwick
starring: Jill Lansing, Katie Johnson, Alex Mann, Tammy Taylor, Stuart Taylor, Wallace Earl Laven, Garth Pillsbury, John Harmon, John Yates
1978 / 90 minutes / Color / 1.85:1

Additional info:

  • Region free Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
  • Newly scanned and restored in 2k from 35mm original camera negative
  • Group commentary track with: Producer Lawrence Foldes and Actress Tammy Taylor
  • Video interviews with: Producer Lawrence Foldes, Actress Tammy Taylor, Actor Garth Pillsbury
  • Q&A from a screening at the New Beverly Cinema w/ Producer Lawrence Foldes, Actress Tammy Taylor & Actor Alex Mann
  • "Struggle for Israel" (1976) - a short film by Lawrence Foldes
  • "Grandpa & Marika" (1975) - a short film by Lawrence Foldes
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Production still gallery
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH Subtitles

Overall rating: 4.3103447 / 5 from 58 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Malibu High, a restored neo-noir exploitation classic, impresses with its good picture and sound quality, fantastic performances, and well-received release. Vinegar Syndrome's Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes a group commentary, video interviews, and bonus short films.

Summary topics

  • film recommendation: 24%
  • sound quality: 10%
  • release reception: 16%
  • transfer quality: 14%
  • picture quality: 10%

Review topics: [quality, looks, sound, buy, movie, film, transfer, release, features, performances, fun, story, interviews, extras, scenes, watch, classic, flick, gem, acting, art, title, villain, restoration].

Review highlights

  • "A high quality transfer and ample special features seal the deal." — Steven M.
  • "Lansing's performance is mesmerizing, and the film's shocking and disturbing story leaves a lasting impression." — Ricky P.
  • "You can tell VS really spent a lot of time on the restoration as the film looks and sounds great for that period/budget." — Stephen H.

Reviews

Malibu High

"Cool flick some good interviews as extras . A fun summer classic ."

— Thor-Arild Ø. (5/5)

Great transfer

"This was a fun release, great transfer."

— matthew l. (5/5)

Fun late 70's sex comedy sleaze

"I enjoyed this film quite a bit. The disc looks and sounds great with some nice extras."

— KEVIN D. (5/5)

Malibu Low; but high

"If you like 70's drive-in movies, this movie is for you. If you want good acting and an interesting story, not so much. I liked the movie; thanks VS!"

— Woodrow M. (5/5)

ANOTHER BANGER RELEASE FROM VS.

"ANOTHER BANGER RELEASE FROM VS."

— Brian R. (4/5)

A hilarious great time!

"A hilarious great time!"

— JJ P. (5/5)

Malibu high

"Another great sleazy classic"

— Thomas C. (5/5)

Enjoyed this flick a lot.

"Enjoyed this flick a lot. Great transfer."

— James H. (5/5)

Not quite as "fast-paced" as hoped

"Sadly, a case where the synopsis here is basically accurate but perhaps oversells it a bit? Definitely sleazy and interesting and bizarre, but we found it hard to latch onto, and at least the feeling during watching it was anything but fast-paced. I did enjoy the interviews, especially the one with the Garth Pillsbury (great name). For the packaging on the standard ed, I was confused at the minorly different art for each side, matching against the dvd and blu, perhaps just poster variations? I will say it is pretty amazing that this movie has such a release now, a common refrain with VS titles but one that nonetheless deserves to be said."

— Joe V. (2/5)

Malibu high

"Wasn’t bad grabbed at a good price can’t complain."

— James j. (5/5)

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