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Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcover of MAIL ORDER MURDER originally released in 2021. The "slip-only" version will only be available during December Partner's Only month.
This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed variant slipcover (designed by Johnny Ryan) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition embossed slipcover was limited to1,200 unitsand issold out.
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!
Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is the first true and uncensored account of the New Jersey based horror and custom video movie studio W.A.V.E. Productions. Since its start in 1987, W.A.V.E. founder/director Gary Whitson has produced a staggering filmography of over 400 shot on video features by allowing his fans to script and finance their custom movies specifically tailored to satiate their own idiosyncratic video obsessions.
In this all new documentary, directors Ross Snyder and William Hellfire chart the history and subsequent 30 year phenomenon of W.A.V.E. Productions with in-depth and candid interviews from a multitude of Gary's stars and collaborators, including Tina Krause, Pamela Sutch, Debbie D, Dave Castiglione, Laura Giglio, Deanna Demko, Aven Warren, Clancy McCauley and many more.
With the W.A.V.E. Productions filmography remaining an important and relatively uncharted expanse for the majority of cult film aficionados worldwide, Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is required viewing for devotees of obscure, bizarre and brain melting cinema; providing a rare snapshot into the career of one of the most enigmatic and prolific underground filmmakers in history.
directed by: William Hellfire, Ross Snyder featuring: Ron Bonk, Tina Krause, Zack Carlson, Debbie D, Art Ettinger, Michael Gingold 2020 / 97 min / 1.78:1 / English
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Commentary
Interviews
Trailer
Music video
Bonus movie
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.60177 / 5 from 113 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition variant slipcover of 'Mail Order Murder' is a must-have for fans of obscure and bizarre cinema. The documentary provides a rare insight into the career of Gary Whitson, founder of W.A.V.E. Productions. The special features and art are highly praised, and the slipcover itself is a blast for low-budget movie enthusiasts.
"Great special features round out this solid release." — Jeff B.
"Great release looks fantastic beautiful art" — jerrod a.
"The new slipcover art looks great on the rerelease of this stellar documentary!" — Ewan G.
Reviews
W. A. V. E.
"Great documentary and perfect intro to wave productions. Good fun and hard not to like. I missed the slipcover but the reversible sleeve art looks good. Packed with extras including a wave productions."
— Ben C. (4/5)
This proved to be an
"This proved to be an interesting little documentary with fun interviews that present the history of an obscure movie company. It paints a picture of a Coreman esque figure not interested in art, just in making movies."
— Stephen S. (5/5)
Mail order murder
"Really interesting for anyone interested in independent filmmaking. As a package this release is great, afyer watching the documentary you're gonna want to see a wave movie and the one included on here as a special feature isn't even an hour long so it makes for a great introduction."
— Teun H. (5/5)
Necessary
"May be an essential primer before watching Saturn Core or other SOV labels. Slipcase is fine and video quality varies and is to be expected."
— Brett C. (4/5)
Fun title!
"This was a blind buy for me, but I greatly enjoyed it."
— Chad G. (5/5)
Love the Variant Slipcover Art!
"I'm still a relatively new convert to SOV, but have found a fair amount of titles, including W. A. V. E. titles to enjoy. So it was good seeing this well done documentary on the studio. Good interviews with some of the actresses Clancy, Tina, Pamela, Laura, Debbie D and my favorite W. A. V. E. girl, Deana Demko. LOVE the new slipcover art with the yellow color and cartoony theme. I like that better than the original."
— Adam C. (5/5)
Fun & interesting doc
"This was an excellent documentary with fun slipcover. Very cool to see how they marketed and made movies on demand. Piqued my interest to place an order for some W. A. V. E. movies."
— Travis D. (5/5)
Great Documentary
"W. A. V. E Productions was truly unique and this documentary shows why. Low low budget, shot on video, custom, horror fetish indie film making at its best. Very enjoyable."
— Lawrence D. (4/5)
Been a fan of these
"Been a fan of these terrible movies for awhile now so a documentary about them seemed like a no brainer. Happy to finally grab a copy"
— Sam A. (5/5)
SOV Loveletter
"A great loveletter for SOV movie makers."
— Mathias S. (4/5)
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