The Pact
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Saturn's Core

The Pact

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This special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover (designed by Corrine Halbert) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!

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!

Andrea Graves inherits her grandmother’s nineteenth century beachfront house. Referred to by the locals as the “Charnel House”, she soon finds that this seemingly innocuous homestead hides a cavalcade of ominous and spectral secrets. Andrea discovers a haunted mirror which seems to act as a portal to the afterworld and soon, the ghosts of the past begin to haunt her in the present. As the undead begin to lay siege upon the house, her only hope for salvation is to surrender to the spirits and fulfill The Pact!

Shot on the scenic shores of Virginia Beach in 1995, The Pact marked an early directorial effort from prolific SOV filmmaker Brad Sykes (Camp Blood, Death Factory, Plaguers). Scarcely seen and distributed since its initial completion, The Pact presents a micro-budget meditation on the dreamy Eurocult sleaze epics of ‘70s crossed with the supernatural shorefront stylings of The Slayer and Blood Beach.

directed by: Brad Sykes
starring: Dawn Soleri, Brett Edenton, DeAnna Day, Jack Wareing
1995 / 75 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • All new 2022 audio commentary with writer / director Brad Sykes
  • “Tears” - a short film by Brad Sykes (1997) with optional audio commentary
  • “The Pact” stills gallery
  • “Tears” stills gallery
  • Reversible cover art featuring newly commissioned artwork by Corinne Halbert
  • English SDH subtitles

          Overall rating: 4.0877194 / 5 from 57 reviews.

          AI Generated Review Summary

          The Pact is a limited edition slipcover featuring embossed and spot gloss artwork by Corrine Halbert. This SOV ghost thriller, directed by Brad Sykes, is a scarce micro-budget film with fantastic slipcase artwork and a new 2022 audio commentary.

          Summary topics

          • Slipcase Artwork: 31%
          • Mood and Genre: 6%

          Review topics: ["quality","packaging","picture","film","release","sov","story","movie","atmosphere","thriller","artwork","lead","horror","commentary","slipcover","art","features","fun","vibe","compositions","expectations","tears","title","scenery"].

          Review highlights

          • "Very good editing and a similarly moody short film as an extra." — Travell B.
          • "While not the best SOV thriller out there, still worth a watch, and the SFX are pretty decent." — Zadeh G.
          • "This one is in a league of its own and is an absolutely fantastic film in its own right, and especially in its category." — Ewan G.

          Reviews

          Pact Worth Making

          "This micro-budget film from the wilds of Virginia Beach offers rich scenery and a unique story well worth your time. It also has one of the most vivid slipcovers out there, popping with primary colors."

          — Bryan K. (5/5)

          Haunting mystery

          "Entertaining release. Supernatural, haunting style shot on video horror mystery. The picture and sound quality are not perfect, but best available. VHS boobies. Comes with some fun artwork on the slipcover and sleeve"

          — Kresh R. (3/5)

          Really enjoyed this, great vibes

          "Really enjoyed this, great vibes and atmosphere which is right up my alley!"

          — Matthew P. (4/5)

          "Exactly what i wanted"

          — Amanda (5/5)

          The Pact

          "From the guys who brought you Camp Blood and Death Factory. Amazing packaging as usual. Lots of gore. Lots of fun 😊"

          — Zach S. (5/5)

          Great release

          "So glad I snagged this for a steep discount. The slipcover artwork is insane! The film is definitely low budget SOV maybe not for everyone. I enjoyed the coastal compositions and overall vibe of the movie. I also own the directors book."

          — Kyle T. (5/5)

          Compelling Story

          "I loved the atmosphere in this film. Compelling story, and very DIY and nostalgic. Recommended."

          — Jeffrey L. (5/5)

          Cheesy fun

          "I really enjoyed this horror I love sob and this was a good time"

          — Billy-Jack D. (5/5)

          Not Sykes best, yet still has its moments.

          "Being a Brad Sykes enthusiast I always look forward to a Sykes movie I have not yet seen so I sat back with a cold one to let the Sykes goodness wash over me, yet as it turned out it barely got up to my knees let alone washed over me. What I mean by this is while it is a more than acceptable watch it is not near the top tier of Sykes best movies, the Camp Blood trilogies are another level of goodness as is Hi-8 and quite a few others. This though just seems to meander along throwing in a few scenes of off charm and SOV quirkiness that for me only this period can offer. The release is of a really good quality, the commentary is entertaining and informative and some of the added features like the shorts have a nice touch about them. The picture and sound quality is more than serviceable and does the job admirably for the viewer, would I recommend this, well if like me you are a Brad Sykes enthusiast certainly if you are not, then no but for me it was still a worthwhile pick up that I do not regret."

          — Alan D. (3/5)

          Check out my antique mirror

          "Better than you'd expect but don't get your hopes up lol Still a fun watch tho"

          — Chad H. (2/5)

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