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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Suspiria Vilchez), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 8,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Candice Norman operates the hottest dance academy in town, with hoards of hopefuls dying to be admitted, maybe literally. Shortly after a trio of new students are accepted into Candice’s tutelage, a young female pupil is found murdered on campus, stabbed through the heart with a long pin. With the backbiting staff and students alike all rendered possible suspects, Candice is also plagued by haunting dreams involving a sinister man. When Candice spots this man's face on a billboard, she decides to track him down, while yet another rising dance starlet winds up with a punctured heart. Is this handsome stranger as dangerous as the man in her dreams? Could a bloodthirsty maniac from outside the school be preying upon the dancers? Or has the intense competition between dancers and staff turned one of them into a depraved killer? And how does Candice herself factor into this shocking mystery?
Director Lucio Fulci’s (City of the Living Dead, The Beyond) final giallo and also his final film set in New York City, MURDEROCK (Murderock - Uccide a passo di danza), is amongst the maestro's last truly lavish productions, boasting stylized dance numbers (scored by legendary musician Keith Emerson) and surreal dream sequences between its labyrinthine mystery and gruesome killings. Starring Olga Karlatos (Zombie), Ray Lovelock (Autopsy), Claudio Cassinelli (Slave of the Cannibal God), Cosimo Cinieri (The New York Ripper), and featuring a guest appearance from Silvia Collatina (The House by the Cemetery), Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this late period giallo classic to 4K UHD and Blu-ray, exclusively restored from its 35mm camera negative and boasting an unparalleled selection of new and archival extras, including the first-ever interview with co-writer Gianfranco Clerici (Cannibal Holocaust), amongst many others.
directed by: Lucio Fulci
starring: Olga Karlatos, Ray Lovelock, Claudio Cassinelli, Cosimo Cinieri, Silvia Collatina
1984 / 93 min / 1.66:1 / English Stereo & Italian Dub
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Overall rating: 4.677778 / 5 from 270 reviews.
Murderock, a limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set, impresses with its stunning 4K visuals, exceptional artwork, and superb packaging. Customers highly appreciate the quality, stylishness, and restoration of this Lucio Fulci giallo, along with the fantastic release and top-notch transfer.
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"For a Fulci movie that was languishing on DVD, vs has given us the definitive edition of Murder Rock and I can't be the only one who is very thankful. Gorgeous restoration, superb special features and maybe my favorite artwork of any release y'all have done. A fucking +"
"For my full detailed review of Murderock, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K Absolutely fantastic artwork and a GLORIOUS transfer and treatment for this obscure addition to the Fulci filmography. I viewed this film on the Murderock Vinegar Syndrome 4K Limited Edition physical media release and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the special releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."
"This giallo film directed by Lucio Fulci has it all. The film is filled with creepy kills,rocking dance scenes, gorgeous women, and beautiful atmospheric shots. Vinegar Syndrome's packing and art are beautiful and so is the transfer."
"Fulci completists rejoice! An oddball entry in an already weird filmography, Murderock has arrived on UHD and Blu in a gorgeous rigid case and slipcover combo, perfect bound book included. Some may point to this as the beginning of Fulci’s 80s decline but I disagree. (Looking at you, Manhattan Baby. ) I enjoy it for what it is: a fun, sleazy time capsule of the early 80s jazz dance craze starring Olga Karlatos (Prince’s Purple Rain mom) and complete with leg warmers, spandex crotches, and soundtrack of pulsating…songs the budget could afford. VinSyn gives this ‘lesser’ Fulci work the loving attention it deserves. The spot gloss design on the hardbox is exquisite, as is the artwork inside and out. Having only seen before a substandard VHS rip, I was thrilled to see every bead of sweat on the cleavages of these dancing beauties. AC from Troy Howorth along with tons of cast and crew interviews round out the package. Not recommended for the casual fan but for Fulci completists it's a trashy good time on the dancefloor. With jazz hands."
"This curious effort from Lucio Fulci is a blast in terms of a New tentative of storytelling, not Gore soaked but a return to his giallo roots. Tons of extras and a very nice slipcase along with a 4k restoration makes of this edition a must for all the godfather of gore fans!"
"This Giallo doesn’t get a lot of love from Fulci fans but I really liked it. Spectacular 4K transfer from VinSyn. The cover art is eye catching."
"This is a later Lucio Fulci Giallo, but I absolutely loved it. It stars Olga Karlatos and Ray Lovelock and both were great in their respective roles. If you love Lucio, Gialli, or Olga, then you will absolutely love this. This comes highly highly highly recommended."
"It’s Fulci! Come on, just get it. It’s a fun one, maybe the Maestro’s best, but always worth a watch. The transfer is incredible, and the slipcover is worth half the cost at least! Highly recommended!"
"One of the best packages VS have done, awesome movie, plenty of extras and info in the booklet, all housed in a beautiful slipcase !!!"
"A thrilling Giallo/slasher by the great Lucio Fulci. Love to see this film get such great treatment, highly recommend!"
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