Note: this is a Limited Edition Variant Slipcase of THE KEEP, released under our new initiative to support independent retailers called, Vinegar Syndrome Retail. Following a multi-month run of exclusive availability through our retail partners, we are proud to offer this special edition of THE KEEP for the first time, publicly on our website.
This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot foil hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Sam Smith), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 5,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
The original Limited Edition Slipcase from 2024 (designed by Edward Kinsella) was limited to 12,000 units, and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the artwork.
Vinegar Syndrome Retail (VSR) is a new initiative from Vinegar Syndrome that will offer indie retailers limited editions of popular Vinegar Syndrome titles, reissues of out-of-print titles and other surprises! We strongly support our indie retail partners and VSR is an opportunity to provide many of the stores that have supported us since day one a chance to carry exciting new products months before general sale on the Vinegar Syndrome website or any mass retailers.
Nazi-occupied Romania, 1941: In a small and gloomy village hidden deep in the mountains, German troops have arrived to lay siege. Although warned by the townspeople to stay out of a mysterious and ornately carved structure known only as “The Keep,” two arrogant soldiers ignore their orders and break into the obelisk, hoping to find stowed treasure, but instead unleash an ancient evil force which, with each new victim, grows stronger and more powerful. After suffering large casualties at its hands, Captain Klaus Woermann is informed that the only person who might be capable of defeating this monstrous and demonic entity is an elderly Jewish historian named Dr. Theodore Cuza, who is being held captive with his daughter in a concentration camp...
The legendary horror spectacle from director Michael Mann (Heat, Miami Vice), adapted from genre writer F. Paul Wilson’s New York Times best-selling novel, THE KEEP is a mesmerizing visual feast of supernatural terror enhanced by a remarkable original score by Tangerine Dream (Sorcerer) along with jaw-dropping special effects by Nick Maley (Superman, Lifeforce). Starring Scott Glenn (The Hunt for Red October), Jürgen Prochnow (David Lynch’s Dune, Das Boot), Alberta Watson (Hackers), and two-time Oscar® nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings film franchise), Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to at last offer the 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut of this highly sought-after and long unavailable cult film classic, newly restored for this release from its original camera negative and featuring exclusive new interviews with cast and crew revealing the fascinating production history of this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
directed by: Michael Mann starring: Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne, Ian McKellen, William Morgan Sheppard 1983 / 96 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
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
Commentary track with Film Historian Matthew Aspery Gear
"Out of the Darkness" (7 min) - an interview with producer Gene Kirkwood
"Something Is Murdering My Men" (24 min) - an interview with The Keep author F. Paul Wilson
"What He Left Unfinished" (6 min) - an interview with VFX producer Peter Kuran
"An Evil Most Ancient" (24 min) - an interview with make-up effects designer Nick Maley
"Other Sounds for Other Worlds" (11 min) - an interview with co-composer Johannes Schmoelling
"I, Molasar" (25 min) - an interview with actor Michael Carter
Still gallery
Original trailer
TV spot
Reversible sleeve artwork
40-page booklet with new essays by Bilge Ebiri and Caroline Golum, plus a 1983 interview with Michael Mann (exclusive to the limited slipcase edition)
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.6833334 / 5 from 60 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Keep (VSR) is a highly sought-after limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set, praised for its stunning packaging, exceptional movie quality, and rich appearance. It includes exclusive interviews, a 40-page booklet, and reversible sleeve artwork, all housed in a beautifully designed slipcase.
Summary topics
Packaging Quality: 24%
Product Appearance: 24%
Transfer Quality: 24%
Movie Quality: 39%
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Review highlights
"Great packaging and great transfer that looks fantastic." — Sebastian V.
"Great Movie, Transfer and Packaging." — JAMES N.
"Very good packaging and I appreciate notes being available." — Robert H.
Reviews
Cheesy Practical Effects Goodness!
"I’ve been hearing about this movie consistently since it got remastered and given the whole treatment. Been wanting to see it, knowing I’d either love it or hate it, but of course, it’s streaming nowhere. So when VS offered a great discount on it this last sale, I jumped. SO glad I did! I know it’s got lots of famous mistakes and blunders… but what practical effects! Cheesy monster wierdness at its best and totally unique storyline. Loved it and frankly can’t wait to watch it again!"
— Stephanie S. (5/5)
"Never touch the crosses! Never!”
""Never touch the crosses! Never!” Thats is the gods honest truth unless you want to find out. I genuinely enjoy this movie much more than I ever did now that I can SEE what is going on, great job on the 4K clean up. Looks fantastic, this may be one of, if not my FAVORITE VS release to date, and I complain about everything normally. Great job team! Report back to base for cocktails."
— Nicholas P. (5/5)
What a great movie and transfer
"Smooth transfer Great audio soundtrack from Tangerine dream"
— Peter F. (5/5)
Supernatural Micheal Mann style
"Interesting film. Felt Like I was watching an Italian horror movie from the 70/80s. Overall I enjoyed it, maybe one day the full Micheal Mann 210min cut will surface and we can see what it’s all really about."
— Dave F. (5/5)
Awesome 4K releases
"Every Vinegar Syndrome release I have ever purchased has been phenomenal in the look the design special features everything that they have put into the releases that I have purchased have all been great, I have a very small at this time YouTube channel and understand that it may not be worthy of review copy’s of your releases but I figured I’d throw it out there, here is my channel and a link to the video I made that is of my latest sale items I purchased and just received recently ***youtu***/gu_b1k8F8-0?is=QmvPFb9l_T_j29qz"
— Jeff H. (5/5)
Classy
"I missed out originally so had to make do with the standard edition. I then saw this edition but couldn't import it to the UK . I was very happy when it came onto Vinegar syndromes website. I actually prefer this version to the one I missed out on too!"
— Jon B. (5/5)
Going to keep THE KEEP.
"Mann's THE KEEP is a strange film indeed and so glad that I was able to pick up this new restoration."
— Marc F. (5/5)
Thank God
"FINALLY WAS ABLE TO ACQUIRE THE KEEP FROM VS retail version, but yo it has a booklet *squirm*"
— John R. (5/5)
Early Mann is a treat
"It’s Michael Mann so it’s perfectly directed with solid direction, beautiful photography."
— Brandon C. (5/5)
Great transfer of the movie.
"Great transfer of the movie. I was excited to get a copy of The Keep since they sold out previously. Great flick."
— Sean M. (5/5)
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