This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
After being tricked into having an abortion at Big Mama's underground abortion clinic / brothel, a young woman's extracted fetus is flushed into the sewer system wherein it's exposed to toxic waste and begins to mutate into an ever growing and increasingly bloodthirsty monster. The girls, johns and other assorted weirdos find themselves trapped inside the brothel where they are forced to face off against the agitated, prenatal creature, as well as each other, in a high stakes quest to stay alive, or at least in one piece.
An offbeat and gleefully violent monster horror-comedy from one time director Francis Teri, THE SUCKLING blends gratuitous gore, nonchalant T&A, and a sly side helping of social commentary, resulting in a distinctive 80s horror indie gem. Vinegar Syndrome presents this direct-to-video favorite on Blu-ray in the US for the first time, in a brand new 2k restoration made from its original 16mm camera negative.
directed by: Francis Teri
starring: Frank Rivera, Marie Michaels, Gerald Preger, Lisa Petruno, Janet Sovey, Antoinette Greene
1989 / 89 min / 1.85:1
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Overall rating: 4.4736843 / 5 from 114 reviews.
The Suckling is a distinctive 80s horror indie gem presented in a newly scanned and restored 2k format. Customers appreciate its great creature effects, beautiful look, and the edgy, low-budget horror experience it offers. However, opinions vary on its overall quality and pacing.
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"An aborted baby comes back for revenge? That’s amazing. Reminds me a lot of Basket Case, in fact. I just wish it didn’t all take place in the same small building - it makes it drag on too much as a result. I will give it props, though, for the fact that it’s very hard to predict what’s coming next."
"Crazy low budget movie. Fun watch."
"If you love great practical fx and a bonkers storyline then look no further!"
"Great creature effects, terrible acting, questionable writing and a big wtf ending. Even though I'm not sure what I watched, I had a good time watching it. My wife walked in around the last 20 minutes and asked why we were in a womb and why a mutant fetus was attacking people, so I guess the effects and production did the job right."
"Dope monster movie, with some intense fx!"
"Quality romp fun movie from troma to add to your collection"
"Love the movie and theme of it but the director could have made this way better. Hope this get remade with today special FXs."
"This flick’s upgraded disc release is a jaw-dropping showcase for one of the wildest, sleaziest creature features ever made, and the presentation really looks far better amd in more focus than this gutter classic has any right to. The limited slipcover sets the tone immediately, with gloriously grotesque artwork that captures the film’s mutant fetus creature in all its ooze-soaked glory and makes the package feel like a lost VHS fever dream reborn on your shelf. The transfer itself cleans up the grime without erasing it, preserving the grimy atmosphere, neon-soaked interiors, and low-budget ingenuity that give the movie its charm, while the sound is clear enough to let every scream, splatter, and synth sting hit just right. Extras dig into the film’s production history and underground cult afterlife, turning this release into the definitive way to experience “The Suckling” in all its filthy, unforgettable glory."
"If you've ever wondered what happens when a basement-dwelling mutant fetus decides to go on a slasher spree, this movie is the 'womb with a view' you never knew you needed."
"T&A masterpiece in gore !! Awesome OOP slipcover !!"
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