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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover is limited to 2,000 unitsand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Saturn's Core Audio & Video is a New Jersey based home video label devoted to releasing underground oddities and shot on video cinema on VHS, and now, blu-ray discs! In partnership with OCN Distribution, Saturn's Core will exhume forgotten or under-seen genre cinema from the 80s and 90s, with an emphasis on SOV horror features. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
An unemployed and drug addled loner is sentenced to death for robbing and drowning an innocent girl in 1974. During his execution, he vows revenge on the judge, jury, and prosecutor who convicted him. 20 years later, two actresses are hired by a mysterious benefactor to charter a yacht full of strangers and travel to a remote island locale for a murder mystery weekend. The guests soon realize that the murders are no performance, as a mysterious killer begins dispatching each patron on the island one by one using a variety of gory and gruesome methods.
Undoubtedly the most elaborate, SOV passion project from director Gary Whitson and his New Jersey based company W.A.V.E. Productions, Hung Jury is a mind melting, 1994 island set whodunnit slasher epic of mammoth proportions boasting a huge (mostly non-thespian) principal cast, underwater videography, and exotic yacht and beachfront locations. Featuring performances by Tina Krause (Limbo), Dave Castiglione (Backwoods Marcy), Clancy McCauley (Dead North), and Michelle Caporaletti (Bloody Creek), Hung Jury weaves a perplexing revenge slasher plot together with some of the most over the top kills in W.A.V.E. history; including barn door crucifixion, bludgeoning by dismembered arm, and the most astonishing post-coital weightlifting axe massacre in cinema history!
directed by: Gary Whitson starring: Judy Pasternak, Shelly Deuber, Dave Castiglione, Tina Krause, Tom Beschler 1994 / 114 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
New transfer from the SVHS master tape
Audio commentary with director Gary Whitson moderated by Ross Snyder, co-director of Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions
Alternate extended cut (119 min.)
Audio commentary with Richard Mogg, Author of Analog Nightmares: The Shot on Video Horror Films of 1982-1995
BONUS MOVIE: THE PERILS OF PENELOPE (84 min.) -W.A.V.E.’s infamous 1992 ode to the old time, episodic serial cliffhangers starring Hung Jury star Michelle Caporaletti
“The Perils of Penelope: The Hypnotic Gem” -Sequel short from 2008 starring Elizabeth Raven (20 min.)
Reversible cover art
English SDH subtitles
“Hung Jury: Fit to Be Tied”: a 28 page booklet featuring rare behind the scenes photos plus writings by Grace Lovera (Horror Fashion Review), Taylor Heider (Mondo Videos), filmmaker / artist Caroline Kopko (Cannibal Hookers, Cinderella’s Tolerance), plus a foreword by director Gary Whitson
Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 87 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Hung Jury, a limited edition spot gloss slipcover, offers a unique viewing experience with its underwater videography and exotic locations. Customers appreciate the excellent extras and well-executed kills, though opinions on the film itself are mixed. The release from Saturn's Core includes bonus features and an alternate extended cut.
"A dirty and mean sov flick, probably the most hypnotic sov film I've seen since... Eaten Alive: A Tasteful Revenge." — Cody R.
"Hung Jury is a mind melting trip full of big hair and big muscle." — Andrew R.
"Varied and creative kills put this above the average WAVE release." — Blake K.
Reviews
arm toss for the win
"Clocking in just shy of two hours this "Ten Little Indians" style SOV story of murder and revenge has both the good and bad aspects of W. A. V. E. productions on display. If you're into SOV at all to begin with, you're okay with that and even relish it for the most part. Love the period hair. Love seeing sexy Clancey McCauley abducted and hog-tied AGAIN! But there's also the frustrating habit of just teasing and not delivering, such as the all too frequent scenes of women changing or undressing with their back always turned to the camera. Come on, man! The sequence ending with a well placed severed arm toss did get me laughing out loud. The commentary tracks have some good info, and the booklet is nice. Also getting the complete Perils Of Penelope serial and sequel is a nice throw in."
— Adam C. (4/5)
The Supplemental movie made this purchase better. . . .
"As a preface, my rating has nothing to do with this actual release quality from Saturn's Core, and is about the movie itself. Hung Jury was just. . . . weird. It should have been executed without appeal. It almost felt like 2 movies spliced together. Without knowing anything about the movie, we went in expecting one thing from the description, and that almost seemed like an afterthought. Although apparently a cult SOV classic, be warned and do your homework before buying. IMO, the supplemental movies "The Perils of Penelope" & sequel are much better with hilarious (whether intentional or not) content."
— Patrick G. (2/5)
Weird but fun
"Pretty good gore and not bad looking overall for a shot on video movie. Guy wants revenge and gets it. Had fun with this one."
— Nolan L. (5/5)
Hung Jury
"Fun 1994 SOV directed by Gary Whitaker, released by Saturn’s Core. This particular film’s stars Michelle Caporaletti, who was in Blood Creek-another Saturn’s Core"
— Jesus T. (5/5)
Saturn's Core Never To Impress & This Movie's No Exception!
"Yes, Saturn's Core may have movies on the lower budget side, but they never fail to impress me! This particular horror, revenge release is no exception! It was very fun to watch from beginning to end! 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)
One of the better WAVE
"One of the better WAVE flicks I've seen, a good purchase on sale for SOV horror fans."
— Matthew P. (4/5)
All vibes
"A two hour long wave movie sounds like crazy work but it's surprisingly watchable, which means it's great."
— Teun H. (5/5)
Lurid
"Sleezy. Transgressive. A fever dream of late night cable excess."
— chris b. (5/5)
Fun SOV slasher
"Fun shot on video revenge kills slasher flick. Reminded me of Wes Cravens shocker a tiny bit or the first power with Lou Diamond. Lots of blood and loads of extra features. Nifty artwork on the slipcover and reversible sleeve."
— Kresh R. (3/5)
Love it
"Very good"
— Mark H. (5/5)
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