Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions
Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions

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Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcover of MAIL ORDER MURDER originally released in 2021. The "slip-only" version will only be available during December Partner's Only month. 

This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed variant slipcover (designed by Johnny Ryan) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition embossed slipcover was limited to 1,200 units and is sold out. 

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!

Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is the first true and uncensored account of the New Jersey based horror and custom video movie studio W.A.V.E. Productions. Since its start in 1987, W.A.V.E. founder/director Gary Whitson has produced a staggering filmography of over 400 shot on video features by allowing his fans to script and finance their custom movies specifically tailored to satiate their own idiosyncratic video obsessions.

In this all new documentary, directors Ross Snyder and William Hellfire chart the history and subsequent 30 year phenomenon of W.A.V.E. Productions with in-depth and candid interviews from a multitude of Gary's stars and collaborators, including Tina Krause, Pamela Sutch, Debbie D, Dave Castiglione, Laura Giglio, Deanna Demko, Aven Warren, Clancy McCauley and many more.

With the W.A.V.E. Productions filmography remaining an important and relatively uncharted expanse for the majority of cult film aficionados worldwide, Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is required viewing for devotees of obscure, bizarre and brain melting cinema; providing a rare snapshot into the career of one of the most enigmatic and prolific underground filmmakers in history.

directed by: William Hellfire, Ross Snyder
featuring: Ron Bonk, Tina Krause, Zack Carlson, Debbie D, Art Ettinger, Michael Gingold
2020 / 97 min / 1.78:1 / English

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Commentary
  • Interviews
  • Trailer
  • Music video
  • Bonus movie
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.616 / 5 from 125 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition variant slipcover of 'Mail Order Murder' is a must-have for fans of obscure and bizarre cinema. The documentary provides a rare insight into the career of Gary Whitson, founder of W.A.V.E. Productions. The special features and art are highly praised, and the slipcover itself is a blast for low-budget movie enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Presentation Quality (6%): Customers loved the presentation of the film, describing it as cool, dope, and top-notch.
  • Documentary Insight (22%): A significant number of customers brought up that the doc is a great and informative look at SOV.
  • Slipcover Art (9%): Customers appreciated the cartoony art and the new slipcover art on the rerelease of this stellar documentary.
  • Special Features (6%): It was noted by customers that the special features in this release are great and round out this solid release.
  • Film Release (8%): It was highlighted by customers that the release of this film was excellent and great. (100% positive sentiment)

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Review highlights

  • "Great special features round out this solid release." — Jeff B.
  • "Great release looks fantastic beautiful art" — jerrod a.
  • "The new slipcover art looks great on the rerelease of this stellar documentary!" — Ewan G.

Reviews

Glad I could snag the LE slip!

"Appropriately goofily gory art for such a goofily gory story. This was a very insightful doc on the history and culture of WAVE. Always found film docs to be a special kind of cozy."

— Noah F. (5/5)

A W. A. V. E. of entertainment!

"I’d heard years ago a vague story about some sort of video company that would basically film weird custom fetish scenes for home video enthusiasts. Stuff like women in peril falling into quick sand and being set upon by mummies and or zombies etc. This documentary about WAVE Productions had to be what this person was referring to! I really recommend this documentary to anyone! Go in blind, that’s the best way to see this!"

— Nick S. (5/5)

Interesting look at low-budget history

"This documentary gives a neat look into a very specific era of homemade, shot-on-video horror history. It is a bit niche, but it is worth a watch if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of independent micro-budget filmmaking."

— CHAN T. (4/5)

Great documentary

"Great documentary about WAVE productions! I'm a big fan of micro budget films, but even if you're not, this documentary is still interesting and entertaining. This is an important piece of history of exploitation cinema. the release and sipcovers look very good"

— Richard S. (5/5)

W. A. V. E.

"Great documentary and perfect intro to wave productions. Good fun and hard not to like. I missed the slipcover but the reversible sleeve art looks good. Packed with extras including a wave productions."

— Ben C. (4/5)

"1st i like to say that shipping in total took 11 days which is not too too long, but longer than other sites. Still give 5 stars because the art covers on these movies vinegar syndrome produce are absolutely amazing and 5 stars because the packaging is flawless, they came in a box with bobble wrap and hard paper for protection. If you have time to wait for your order and not rush this is great place to add to your collection, just wait on the sales, gurantee you wont be disappointed."

— Tonny (5/5)

Wonderful doc, and a great primer for WAVE

"A thoroughly enjoyable documentary, which I first saw long before picking up a copy for myself, and a definite gateway drug into the crazy world of WAVE productions."

— Toby L. (5/5)

Great little docu about interesting movie

"Clearly not for everyone, but anyone interested in indie movie making will love it."

— Henning H. (5/5)

Perfect doc for WAVE fans

"Fascinating look behind the curtains of W. A. V. E. productions, with tons of bonus interviews and even an extra full feature!"

— Fran E. (5/5)

okay. ideal to buy during a sale

"okay documentary. not sure if I will ever rewatch."

— mattias d. (3/5)

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