THEY CALL ME MACHO WOMAN! is part of our Vinegar Syndrome Archive collection, celebrating forgotten cinematic oddities from the video store era. This collection was inspired by our own brick & mortar video stores, with locations in Bridgeport, CT; Aurora, CO and Toronto, ON!
Unique to this line, each hand numbered limited edition release will come fitted in a specially designed, bottom loading VHS inspired slipcase, while also including a double-sided poster.
These releases will ONLY be available on our website and at participating indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. This slipcase edition (designed by Robert Sammelin) is strictly limited to 4,000 units and may (but probably not) be followed by a standard edition in the future.
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Susan Morris thought she could find peace and quiet by escaping the city and moving to a secluded country town. Unfortunately, she’s picked the wrong day to go house-hunting as she and her mousey real estate agent stumble on a big-money backwoods drug dealing scheme led by the vicious Mongo and his crude gang of inbred thugs. But, when the hillbillies take Susan hostage, they quickly realize they’ve got trouble on their hands and that the pretty, blonde city girl they’ve tied up is in fact a highly trained killing machine!
An expectedly over-the-top stunt spectacle from Northern California auteur Patrick G. Donahue (Kill Squad), whose entire family produced an unbelievable series of one-of-a-kind exploitation classics, THEY CALL ME MACHO WOMAN (originally titled The Edge of Fear) was picked up for distribution by the legendary Troma Entertainment, who have helped cement its legacy as one of the most insane action films in their catalog. Loaded with death-defying stunt work, fast and dangerous car chases, bloody kills, and jaw-droppingly bizarre dialogue, Vinegar Syndrome Archive is excited to offer the world Blu-ray debut of THEY CALL ME MACHO WOMAN, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm camera negative and featuring an ass-kicking assortment of extras.
directed by: Patrick G. Donahue starring: Debra Sweaney, Brian Oldfield, Sean P. Donahue, Mike Donahue, Jerry Johnson 1989 / 82 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm original camera negative
Commentary track with William Morris & John Dickson of The Oscarbate Film Collective & Podcast
"Shoot Her!" (17 min) - an interview with cinematographer Mike Pierce
"They Call Me Uncle Lloyd" (8 min) - an interview with Troma President Lloyd Kaufman
Original video trailer
Booklet with an essay by film historian and author W. Richard Benash
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5188174 / 5 from 372 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Customers appreciate the fun and entertaining nature of 'They Call Me Macho Woman!' with its excellent video and audio quality. The packaging is highly praised, and the film's action sequences are a standout. However, opinions on the acting are mixed, and some find the film's dialogue and premise silly.
"Unique slipcover, stunning visuals and the transfer looks great." — Billy-Jack D.
"Very gorgeous release with an amazing good looking slipcover and poster!" — jonas R.
"A beautiful transfer and cool packaging makes this a great buy." — Ryan S.
Reviews
Great package - charming, worthy VSA
"In another mood, I might've found this a little drousy and repetitive, but when I watched this I was really on its wavelength. The end shot really got me. If you know the type of movie you're getting into, I'd say this is a safe blind buy. It is a woman-in-peril movie, and while there is some attempted sexual assault the feel of the movie is more goofy than nasty. Extras on-disc are a couple of fun interviews, plus a commentary I have not listened to, but with that you also get a booklet and poster. I gotta say I think they knocked it out of the park with the art/packaging here, front and back of slipcase look great and then the case art replicates none of that, gives you two options that if not original art (I'm not sure, guessing no?) try to fit the vibe of it. I had seen some naysaying online about this but am really glad I picked it up!"
— Joe V. (5/5)
Macho, Macho Woman!
"the cover on this really fun flick was very well done! This is a very interesting and engaging view from the beginning to the very end! It is a HUGE upgrade from any previous releases and is a very high-quality effort! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Troma action silliness but fun to watch
"The VSA-line gets another entry with great special features and an even better slipcover. Don't go into this expecting great acting or a compelling story. It's a simple film in the rape/revenge genre with some succulent gory effects and ripe dialogue. It's Troma so you know what to expect."
— Tim V. (4/5)
Solid VSA
"Wasn’t disappointed at all. Truly outrageous late-80’s exploitation nonsense. Beautiful slipcover as per usual for VSA."
— Mike K. (5/5)
Oooohhh yyyereeaaa!!!
"a glorious piece of regional action chaos that rewards patient viewers with a truly insane, weapon-filled final act. Between the obvious stunt doubles and the relentless synth score, it’s a premier "party movie. ”"
— Kevin G. (5/5)
They Call Me Boring Woman
"Fairly boring and poorly shot film but there's still some charm to be had, there's even charm in the movie's mistakes and filming inconsistencies."
— Astrid R. (3/5)
Do You Love The Sound of a Hammer Hitting An Anvil?
"This movie overall is hilarious. Very silly, fun, camp, and entertaining but the repetitive soundtrack is the only reason I couldn't give it a 5."
— Matthew D. (4/5)
MACHO WOMAN
"We all Troma and Uncle Lloyd. But we may not always love their choices"
— Richard M. (2/5)
They Call Me Macho Woman!
"Managed to grab a copy. Love the artwork. The film was fun cheesy action with a nice finale."
— Hansi L. (5/5)
Cool kills
"Pleasantly surprised with the violent kills. Lots of over the top action and nuts as hell characters. Loved this movie. A lot of fun."
— Nolan L. (5/5)
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