This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by JJ Harrison) and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Following the tragic death of their parents, a sister and brother take a group of friends to rural Florida to stay at a rickety old house which they’ve recently inherited. Little do the youngsters realize that some decades before, a woman suspected of being a witch was burned at the stake on the property by the zealous townsfolk. With the group settled in for a few days of drinking and partying, the demonic forces that reside in the house are quick to take hold - possessing a number of the teens and prompting them to take up knives, axes and chainsaws against their friends in an orgy of death and dismemberment. As the carnage escalates, the few remaining members of the group are forced to seek out the assistance of a local aged priest, in the hopes of putting an end to the horror.
The directorial debut of Alessandro Capone, who had previously penned Ruggero Deodato’s slice-and-dice effort Body Count, WITCH STORY (which was originally marketed in the US as a sequel to the 1982 supernatural slasher Superstition) is a prime example of late 80s Italian splatter, featuring an astonishing array of nastiness with numerous bodies being hacked, slashed and generally beaten to a pulp. Frantically blending The Evil Dead, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Exorcist and slasher elements in a way that only the Italians can, the celluloid sorcerers at Vinegar Syndrome have conjured up WITCH STORY for its world UHD debut, newly restored in 4K from its original camera negative and loaded with a bewitching assortment of new and archival extras.
directed by: Alessandro Capone
starring: Amy Adams, Pierre Agostino, Jeff Bankert, Ian Bannen, Bob Bouchard
1989 / 97 min / 2.35:1 / English & Italian DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.52518 / 5 from 278 reviews.
Witch Story is a special limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set with a spot gloss hard slipcase and slipcover combo. Customers appreciate the excellent transfer, fantastic special features, and impressive packaging. The film offers a classic Italian horror experience with a mix of entertaining and scary elements.
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"Great Italian produced 80s horror whith extra of everything ! Fantastic release whith super looking picture and sound! The packaging is as you can se by the photos awesome ! Big recommendation and one of my favorite Severin releases."
"Had wanted to see this film for many years. Was not disappointed. Stunning transfer! Beautiful packaging. Thanks VS."
"This is interesting combination of a slasher and supernatural horror. Beautiful cinematography and moody atmosphere make this a must-see for every Italian genre film fanatic. Great release!"
"The movie is absolutely not scary and the plot is a huge mess. Did I get bored? No, but this could have been so much better. The picture and sound were great."
"Witch Story was a good surprise and if you're a giallo fan this is definitely a great purchase for you. It looks like Night of the Demons, but with a giallo spin. The 4k transfer is superb as always and the extras are fantastic. VinSyn rocks in every level releasing these almost unknown films."
"Very impressed with the film. I am a suckered for movies like this. Once again vinager syndrome knocks it out of the park with packaging."
"The Bonus materials are awesome, and the picture restoration is perfect!"
"Good movie, definitely worth a watch."
"Underrated surprise of a film. A solid 4K too."
"Also known as Streghe, this cult Italian horror film shares a "low-budget charm" Witch Story attempts a slightly more serious, atmospheric tone, though it's often criticized for being stilted and poorly paced"
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