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This listing is for the standard edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray.
The original limited edition sideloading hard case + slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.
The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Wes Benscoter) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. All three versions are identical, aside from the packaging.
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After a year of combating a pandemic with relatively benign symptoms, a frustrated nation finally lets its guard down. This is when the virus spontaneously mutates, giving rise to a mind-altering plague. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things they can think of. Murder, torture, rape and mutilation are only the beginning. A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they try to reunite amid the chaos. The age of civility and order is no more. There is only "The Sadness".
directed by: Rob Jabbaz starring: Regina Lei, Berant Zhu, Tzu-Chiang Wang, Apple Chen, Wei-Hua Lan, Ralf Chiu 2021 / 99 min / 2.00:1 / Mandarin Chinese, Hokkien DTS-HD MA 5.1
Additional info:
Region Free 4K UHD / Region A Blu-ray
New feature audio commentary with director Rob Jabbaz and composers Tzechar
New feature audio commentary with film critic Simon Abrams
Feature audio commentary with director Rob Jabbaz and medical advisor Shu
Four previously released featurettes: SFX, Director, Art Director, BusinessMan
New featurette: The Production
New video essay by Samm Deighan
Two exclusive short films: Clearwater and Fiendish Funnies, both from director Rob Jabbaz
Numerous theatrical trailers
Booklet featuring new writing by film critic Brandon Streussnig as well as exclusive storyboards and a "gore guide"
English subtitles
Overall rating: 4.715942 / 5 from 345 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Sadness 4K UHD/Blu-ray set offers a fantastic viewing experience with stunning visuals, excellent packaging, and a great transfer. The film has received mixed opinions, with some praising its quality and others finding it excessively gory. The release and edition are highly recommended by customers.
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Visual Quality (7%): Customers appreciated the fantastic looks of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning how great it looks.
Packaging Presentation (16%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the excellent packaging and presentation of the movie, with multiple reviews mentioning its greatness.
Film Quality (5%): It was noted by customers that the flick is amazing and one of the best zombie flicks of recent years.
Film Reception (6%): Opinions vary on The Sadness, with some praising its top-notch quality and others considering it depraved and excessively gory.
"Great movie, great transfer and packaging." — John W.
"Spectacular cult film and a fantastic artwork and packaging to go with it." — Tarek E.
"Slip box and slip cover look incredible with the stunning new artwork make this a must have release." — james b.
Reviews
The Sadness
"I love this movie and was excited when it was released by vinegar syndrome. The movie is pretty brutal so make sure you have a strong stomach before watching."
— mIchael d. (5/5)
Film Preservation Forever!
"One of the most brutal takes on zombies that has ever been put to film. It’s so awesome that Shudder has partnered with VinSyn to help preserve these streaming films."
— Jeff S. (5/5)
Enjoy
"I really enjoyed this movie. It provided a lot of gore and was very entertaining. The movie is very well written highly recommend."
— Francisco U. (5/5)
Amazing!
"Twisted take on the zombie/infected-with-virus genre. Leans heavily into sexual violence and depravity. Very bloody and brutal. Great presentation and not for the faint of heart. Good times!"
— Gabriel G. (5/5)
Sadness
"A very gory, messed up good (?) time."
— Matthew R. (5/5)
Insane
"Crazy gory, amazing new slip. A wild ride."
— Tony Z. (5/5)
Pure Chaos!
"I honestly didn't have high hopes for this movie as I figured it was another run-of-the mill zombie/outbreak flick, but boy was I wrong. From the moment the first infected began his assault, it was game on."
— Christopher A. (5/5)
Probably the coolest basic edition
"Probably the coolest basic edition of this film I’ve ever seen. The booklet is so cool. Everything was shipped super well protected and tight."
— Stuart B. (5/5)
Bloody and Brutal
"Like a gorier post-COVID version of Romero's The Crazies, The Sadness even makes the 2010 Crazies' remake look tame by comparison. This is in part to the film's use of practical effects and buckets of red stuff. At times, it feels a little too real (the subway stabbing), but the violence is mostly over-the-top, despite never getting too cheesy other than the government broadcast. The screenwriter and director admits that he was tired of zombie films (me too, bud), and he wanted to fo something different. He achieves it; creating a visceral and often creepy movie that doesn't overstay its run time. It moves at a fast clip. The film looks great with excellent scenery and lighting effects. The special features are plentiful and even gave a couple of interesting short films from the director. Highly recommended. I love the alternate slipcover more than the original. It's just so disturbing."
— NICHOLAS K. (5/5)
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