This limited edition 3-disc set (designed by Alessa Kreger) is limited to 8,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Special note: this is Volume #2 of a three part (and world first) expanding box set featuring the films of René Cardona Jr.
René Cardona Jr. was the king of Mexican exploitation cinema throughout the 70s and 80s, directing dozens of films in a variety of genres and taking creative inspiration from the most popular trends in American and Italian genre cinema. Vinegar Syndrome presents The Cardona Collection: Volume 2, containing three of his violent, horror tinged adventure and disaster movies, all newly restored from their original negatives.
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Beaks: The Movie (1987 / 100 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo):
When TV reporter Vanessa is given an assignment to cover some local bird attacks, she sees it as a lowly assignment from her sleazy producer. But as the number of deadly incidents grow and Vanessa's investigation deepens, she discovers something much more sinister waiting in the wings. Soon humanity is under violent siege from all forms of avian predator and nowhere is safe to hide from these fearsome fowl, who hope to pec and gouge their way to world domination!
A globe-trotting and action packed classic from the animal attack genre, Rene Cardona Jr’s BEAKS (aka Birds of Prey) pays playful homage to Hitchcock while infusing this story with way non stop carnage and death defying stunts as only he can. Starring Michelle Johnson (Tales From the Crypt), Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon) and Sofia Infante (Los placeres ocultos), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the world Blu-ray debut of BEAKS, presented in its uncut international version and newly restored in 2K!
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Under Siege (1980 / 94 min / 1.85:1 / Spanish Mono):
When an organized crime group pulls the heist of their criminal careers things quickly spiral out of control into a nightmare of violence. After robbing several casinos in a synchronized attack, the group splinters in order to escape, only to be dogged by police task forces and relentless detectives at every turn. When one faction ultimately takes refuge in the home of an upscale family, it's up to the father to save his family as the criminals fall, one by one, and desperation sinks in.
A stellar example of Cardona Jr.'s prowess as a director, this film grabs you from its opening moments and the tension never lets up. Pulling from an all-star ensemble featuring Stuart Whitman (The Longest Day), Francisco Rabal (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!), Hugo Stiglitz (Nightmare City), Antonella Interlenghi (City of the Living Dead) and Marisa Mell (Danger: Diabolik) Under Siege (aka Hostages), is a non-stop thrill ride, newly restored from the 35mm camera negative of its original Spanish language version.
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La casa que arde de noche (1986 / 103 min / 1.85:1 / Spanish Mono):
Eleazar is a smooth talking strong man who works at a notoriously sleazy brothel. His charming ways have put him in the good graces of the house's madame. That is until Lalasana, a seductive new prostitute, enters the brothel and does everything in her power to get to the top. While Eleazar and Lalasana vie for the favor of the house madame they will do anything to stop the other, but when their feud turns into a sexual fire, the intensity and heat threaten to turn all they've worked for into a pile of ash.
A mid-80s entry into the psycho-sexual thriller genre, this film is a twisting and turning tale with all the sex and sleaze you can handle. Starring frequent Cardona collaborators Sofia Infante (Treasure of the Amazon) and Salvador Pineda (Beaks: The Movie), La casa que arde de noche (aka The House That Burns at Night) is a welcome addition to U.S. home video, restored from its 35mm original camera negative.
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S.O.S. Conspiración Bikini (1967 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / Spanish Mono):
Alex Dinamo is the top agent at The International Service and is always busy either taking down criminals or making ladies swoon. But now, the criminal enterprise, Secret Organizational Service (S.O.S.) is about to complete its long-in-the-works plot to destabilize the world with illegal arms deals. Using an international fashion show as their front, they're getting together for one last meeting before enacting their master plan. Will Agent Dinamo be able to pry away from all the scantily clad models long enough to foil S.O.S.'s plans or will they succeed?!
In this lighter action comedy, Cardona Jr. sets his sights on sending up the spy film genre. Filled with action set pieces and chase sequences, Cardona is in familiar territory while keeping the mood and pace free and fun. Starring Julio Alemán (El Tunco Malclovio), Sonia Infante (Beaks: The Movie), Sonia Furió (Aventura) and Noé Muayama (Infernal Rapist) and in a new restoration from its 35mm internegative, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present S.O.S. Conspiración Bikini.
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directed by: René Cardona Jr.
starring: Hugo Stiglitz, Stuart Whitman, Michelle Johnson, Christopher Atkins, Julio Alemán, Sonia Infante, Noé Muayama, Francisco Rabal, Antonella Interlenghi
1967-1987 / 386 min (combined) / 1.85:1 / Spanish Mono & 2.0 English Stereo
Additional info:
Overall rating: 4.4648438 / 5 from 256 reviews.
The Cardona Collection: Volume Two is a limited edition 3-disc set featuring three newly restored films by René Cardona Jr. Customers praise the transfer quality, captivating film assortment, and incredible artwork. The sturdy packaging and box design are also highly appreciated.
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"4 MEXICO-SPLIOTATION THRILLERS, A JAMES BLOND RIP OFF, A HEIST CRIME THRILLER, ANIMAL ATTACK "BIRDS RIP-OFF" & A SEXPLOITATION GIALO-ESH THRILLER. ALL 4 FILMS ARE IN GREAT SHAPE WITH TOP NOTCH A & V TRANSFERS. INCLUDES A HARDBOX THAT PROTECTS ANOTHER SLIPCASE WITH GREAT ART ON COVER! RECOMMENDED."
"The quality of Rene Cardona's films tend to vary wildly, so it might be expected that this set follows accordingly. I've always had a soft spot for Beaks, and Under Siege is really quite entertaining, despite the rather limp climax. The other two films didn't do much for me, but YMMV. Still, I only paid $20, which for 4 films is superb value. I'd be interested to see what a third set would bring."
"This volume 2 of René Cardona Jr. is very different from the first one, more eclectic. Beaks is a really good homage to Hitchcock's The birds. Under Siege is a brillant thriller / home invasion. S. O. S. Conspiración Bikini is a very 60's action comedy, very fun and charming. The Packaging is like the first volume : beautiful ! Now, I want a volume 3 !!"
"The packaging design is just like vol. 1 which I really like, they sit next to each on the shelf great. All the films look great sporting new transfers, especially my favorite Beaks: The Movie! Also love the art throughout the release, hardbox, slipcover and front artwork all look incredible!"
"The Cardona Collection Vol. 2 is just as great as Vol. 1. Great trash in super packaging. Can't wait for Vol. 3!"
"Mean streets. Hot jungles. Crooks with bad luck and worse instincts. René Cardona Jr. never met an exploitation premise he couldn't shove into overdrive. Under Siege snaps with hard-edged tension. Beaks turns nature into a feathered death squad. The rest pile on sleaze, spies, violence, and enough pulp to stain your fingers. Vinegar Syndrome cleans every frame until the grit gleams, proving once again that forgotten B-movies deserve first-class treatment. Crime pays. Cult cinema pays even better."
"About as great as Vol. 2, thanks to some neat Cardona classics and Cardona rarities. Hope Vol. 3 is coming anytime soon!"
"These are the good kind of bad movies. You can tell they knew they weren't making Oscar worthy films, and they embraced the silliness. There is some entertainment value in each of the movies, my favorite one was Under Siege."
"Another great release in the Cardona collection. The design of these sets is top notch. Beaks is my favourite of the movies."
"Enjoyed this a bit more than volume 1. Same excellent packaging"
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