The original limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Charles Forsman) was limited to 2,500 units and is sold out. The standard edition version is identical, aside from the slipcover.
Sarah and her boyfriend Ted have decided to spend Christmas with Ted's mother at her home in rural Wisconsin. However, upon arriving, Sarah begins to feel a strange presence around her and soon after, a mysterious figure garbed in a Samurai outfit begins murdering the townsfolk, eventually setting his sights on Sarah, Ted, and his family...
A supernatural slasher film like no other, Fabrice Zaphiratos' French-US co-production, BLOOD BEAT, applies an arthouse aesthetic to its American regional cinema stylings, resulting in a dreamy and haunting atmosphere to compliment the bloodletting and outrageous twists. Barely released on video in the US and never officially released on disc, Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of this one of a kind horror oddity, restored in 2k from its original 35mm negative.
directed by: Fabrice Zaphiratos
starring: Helen Benton, Terry Brown, Dana Day, James Fitzgibbons
1982 / 86 minutes / Color / 1.33:1
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Overall rating: 4.4534883 / 5 from 172 reviews.
Blood Beat, a unique horror film with rotoscoped effects and a samurai slasher theme, has received positive feedback for its top-notch artwork, premium packaging, and good picture quality. While some customers find the film strange, others enjoy its dreamy and haunting atmosphere. Vinegar Syndrome's Blu-ray debut offers a restored 2k version from the original 35mm negative, along with various bonus features.
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"Blood Beat is one of the strangest regional horror films of the '80s, blending slasher, supernatural, and arthouse elements into something completely unique. Its dreamlike atmosphere and oddball energy make it unforgettable. Vinegar Syndrome's restoration and special features are outstanding."
"Transfer looked great. Another amazing release. What a crazy Christmas movie, now on the list to watch every holiday."
"Art House Tone meets Low Budget slasher insanity? It's a Christmas movie, maybe? Kinda hard to describe this one, but. . . Vinegar Syndrome brings on a good transfer and some decent special features. Alas, I missed out on the slipcase, but release is still a welcome addition to the shelf."
"Absolutely bizarre movie that feels like someone threw a samurai ghost, Christmas, and a slasher into a blender. Makes almost no sense, but honestly that’s half the fun."
"A strange little movie. It doesn't make much sense, but it's interesting anyway."
"As per usual, the transfer is beautiful on this odd gem, and this supernatural slasher has never looked better! A+++"
"Low budget Wisconsin Christmas silliness. Completely baffling but entertaining, a worthy piece for anyone's collection."
"A must for regional slasher fans. This one puts a different twist to supernatural slashers I really enjoyed it very unique film nice transfer a some enjoyable special features as well"
"Premise alone got me on this one and vs didn’t miss with this release the atmosphere is peak and is worth at least a watch"
"Oh wow! This movie’s great for parties! Have an edible or a few drinks and prepare to be baffled by psychic powers, paintings and Samurai armor. And it’s all in the bitterly cold and bleak Wisconsin! Check it out!"
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