This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
Dark Star Pictures is a new-age North American distribution company, focused on bringing unique and targeted content to audiences across the country and is committed to releasing auteur-driven, original cinema in the theatrical, digital and home video space. In partnership with OCN Distribution, new Dark Star titles - along with celebrated features in their back catalog - will receive features packed blu-ray editions that will maintain the OCN standard of quality and Dark Star's deft curation.
Issachar and Zabulon, two brothers in their twenties, are supremely stupid and never bored, as madness is part of their daily lives. When they lose their mother's beloved dog, they have 24 hours to find him - or she will kick them out.
directed by: Harpo Guit, Lenny Guit
starring: Maxi Delmelle (Issachar), Harpo Guit (Zabulon), Claire Bodson (Cachemire), Fresco (Jacques-Janvier), Mathieu Amalric (Le père)
2021 / 71 min + extras / 1.78:1 / French 5.1 Surround with English subtitles
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Overall rating: 4.1 / 5 from 30 reviews.
This limited edition spot gloss slipcover of the comedy 'Mother Schmuckers' is a unique offering from Dark Star Pictures, featuring a special design by Robert Sammelin. The film, limited to 2,000 units, includes French 5.1 Surround audio with English subtitles, along with various extras such as a trailer, short films, and a collection of mini-shorts. The comedy is noted for its extreme and juvenile humor, which is intentionally uncomfortable.
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"High energy comedy flick release. Follows the adventures of two goofy and mostly inept lead characters. There are fart jokes, necrophilia, and talk of eating pigeon. Comes with loads of extras features, like short films, and nifty artwork on packaging."
"Not my type of movie but good transfer"
"This release treats Mother Schmuckers with the respect it deserves. Vinegar Syndrome presents the film cleanly and confidently, signaling that this isn’t just shock-for-shock’s-sake, but a bold piece of contemporary cult cinema worth preserving. The presentation feels intentional and curated, not tossed out as a novelty. As a flick, it’s relentless. Short, fast, and chaotic, the movie barrels forward with anarchic energy, never letting up. It’s abrasive by design, and that commitment is what makes it work. If you’re on its wavelength, it’s impossible to look away. The comedy is extreme, juvenile, and deeply uncomfortable — and that’s exactly the point. The humor lives in escalation and sheer audacity, pushing situations to absurd limits until laughter becomes almost involuntary. It won’t be for everyone, but for fans of transgressive comedy, it’s wildly effective. Mother Schmuckers is a perfect example of Vinegar Syndrome embracing modern cult films with conviction. A strong release, an unforgettable flick, and comedy that goes all in without apology."
"Mother Schmuckers is a gleefully grotesque Belgian comedy that dives headfirst into absurdity and shock value. Directed by Harpo and Lenny Guit, the film follows two wildly immature brothers, Issachar and Zabulon, as they scramble to find their mother's missing dog—or risk being kicked out of their chaotic home. Not for the faint of heart, Mother Schmuckers is a cinematic dare: if you can stomach the madness, you might just laugh through the discomfort."
"Mother Schmuckers is absolutely not for everyone—but for viewers who appreciate chaotic, confrontational comedy with a punk sensibility, this Blu-ray delivers a highly entertaining experience. The film’s anarchic energy, abrasive humor, and unapologetically gross set pieces create a kind of cinematic dare: you’ll either recoil or laugh harder than expected. The Blu-ray presentation is excellent for such a gritty, low-budget film. The transfer preserves the raw, handheld aesthetic without muddying detail, and the audio mix keeps dialogue clear amid the madness. Supplements are modest but offer useful context for how intentionally off-the-rails the film is. If you like transgressive, anything-goes comedy and want a clean HD presentation of it, this release is easy to recommend. It’s messy, loud, and proudly ridiculous—exactly what its fans want."
"I had fun with this one. It was a blind buy, so I'm pretty forgiving. If I had to describe the movie, I'd say Beavis & Butthead's Day Out. It's very episodic, but that's good. It leads to a lot of variety. Definitely not for those with sensitive stomachs or dispositions."
"It was ok, but absolutely worth the price I paid on sale."
"This absurd comedy flick starts out with our two protagonist brothers frying poop in their apartment kitchen. It is childish, vulgar, and stupid. It is, however, full of energy, and if you enjoy trash cinema, it very well may be right up your alley, or maybe alleys which you peer into, but don't necessarily want to venture in. Either way, get ready to run with this OR away from it. At 1 hour and 11 minutes, the feature isn't too long, but there are a bunch of special features, and the slipcover is pretty flippin' badass, making the entire package well worth it for me."
"Not a fan"
"I wish the back cover art was on the front."
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