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This special limited edition embossed slipcover is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
In 1989, filmmaker Barry J. Gillis and friends renewed the world’s faith in Canada with the horror brainbomb known as THINGS. But that was only the beginning. WICKED WORLD is not only Gillis’ 1991 follow-up to THINGS—it’s also a new form of genre anarchy. Grant Ekland (Gillis) is a cop who is haunted by the death of his girlfriend at the hands of a psychotic slasher named Harold. When Harold is released from an asylum, there’s only one option for Ekland: revenge! Filled with metal riffage, gnarly ultra-violence, and experimental techniques, WICKED WORLD feels like what would happen if Salvador Dali injected acid directly into his brain while staring at a Cannibal Corpse LP cover. This is a highly personal treatise on the toxicity of society from one of the most singular filmmakers in trash-horror history.
directed by: Barry Gillis starring: Barry Gillis 1991 / 103 min / 1.33:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Original 1991 version preserved from the 3/4” video master
2019 director’s cut
REALITY: THE MAKING OF WICKED WORLD, a full length documentary
Video essay: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE PLATT
Video essay: TOMORROW’S DREAM
Marshall Law video
Original trailer
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.32 / 5 from 75 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Wicked World is a limited edition slipcover for a shot-on-video horror film with mixed reviews. Customers find it wild and dreamlike, with some considering it the best SOV they've ever seen, while others find it bizarre and bad. The extras are highly praised and packed to please SOV fans.
"Incredible film from Barry J. Gillis with a beautiful restoration, excellent special features, additional cuts, etc." — Feck S.
"Slipcover looks amazing and the extras are awesome" — Adam R.
"This is such a sick and funny movie." — Dillon H.
Reviews
Pretty Brutal
"If you go in with the right mindset, you can enjoy this one the way one often enjoys SOV releases. Even though this wasn't technically shot on video, it was edited on video, so the end result is that it might as well be. Some funny lines, and you have the typical assortment of attractive women who just wanted to be in a movie and often don't appear again elsewhere. My favorite was the blonde hitchhiker the killer mistook for a hooker. Looking fine in her tight black mini-dress, she displayed an impressive ability to run in high heels on pavement. If you're wondering which version to watch, I'd say the original cut looks slightly better at least. The directors cut has some weird processing on it that I think was a net negative."
— Adam C. (3/5)
When I had heard the
"When I had heard the director of Things had made a slasher/revenge flick as it follow up I was excited to check it out, and although it doesn’t hit the same highs, it’s still very entertaining for those that no what they’re getting into. Disc also includes a feature length doc. which is always a plus and some fittingly graphic artwork."
— Kyle C. (3/5)
Weird Stuff
"A little hard to get through at times, but still an enjoyable film. The slip looks cool AF. A nice oddity to have."
— Shane R. (4/5)
Passion Project Masterpiece
"So glad I finally own this inscrutable movie on physical. Some of the best lines you will ever hear are in this like, “Don’t mind my husband, he hasn’t been the same since his 3 daughters committed suicide last week. ” I don’t know who anybody is or what they want and it’s perfect."
— Wayne C. (5/5)
Absolutely insane horror movie
"This is one of those movies that's hard to put int words. It looks and sounds amazing. Just complete madness. I had seen it before but it was a low quality transfer. This version is absolutely worth checking out. Just a crazy flick all around."
— shane r. (5/5)
YES!!!
"Amazing movie!!! Watched it 3 times in a row. May not be for everyone but if you like b movies and don't take things to seriously its a fun ride."
— Bryan C. (5/5)
Beautiful. Spectacular. Unprecedented.
"Watch the theatrical release - the director's cut removes a critical googlygoogly sound effect from a murder scene, much to the detriment of the viewing experience."
— Joseph L. (5/5)
Welcome to the red zone
"“Let’s get down to business hooker” “What do you think I’m some kind of hooker or something?” Amazing tan lines in this one. Even though the guitar riffs drown out several lyrics (undecipherable even by subtitles) Welcome to the Red Zone is an all time Toronto drive by anthem."
— Daniel D. (5/5)
Bizarre and Unfinished (?)
"Watched the original version and was a fascinating assemblage of footage. Hard to evaluate but plenty of features and more will provide more context."
— Travell B. (4/5)
Wicked AF
"This movie is nuts. Like really nuts."
— Brock T. (4/5)
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