Saturn's Core

Gut Pile

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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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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Don England) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

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!

While on a solo hunting expedition, Dan (Jeff Forsyth) accidentally shoots and kills a fellow hunter. With no one in sight for miles aside from a lifeless scarecrow in a nearby field, he buries the hunter deep in the woods to conceal his misdeed. One year later, Dan returns to the cabin with his buddies for a weekend of hunting and partying. Unfortunately for his oblivious friends, an evil entity in the form of an axe-wielding scarecrow promptly returns for vengeance upon their arrival. After finding his companions dismembered, disemboweled, and displayed like hapless trophies, Dan must survive until dawn in a frantic fight for both his life and sanity. 

In 1998, Syracuse, New York based filmmaker Jerry O’Sullivan combined the concepts from two of his early Super 8 shorts to create a eminently exciting and entertaining Evil Dead inspired, SOV killer scarecrow romp. Starring fellow Syracuse micro-budget filmmakers Ron Bonk (The Vicious Sweet) and Jeff Forsyth (Children of the Sky) alongside the inimitable indie legend Sasha Graham (Addicted to Murder, Polymorph), Gut Pile triumphs with its impressive practical splatter FX and mind-boggling, Raimi-inspired camera gymnastics. Saturn’s Core is proud to present Gut Pile, newly restored and jam packed with a veritable trophy wall of new and archival special features including (for the first time ever) the Super 8 short films that helped inspire its creation.

directed by: Jerry O'Sullivan
starring: Jeff Forsyth, Ron Bonk, Ed Mastin, Sasha Graham, Bob Licata

1998 / 53 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • New audio commentary featuring writer / director Jerry O’Sullivan and actors Ron Bonk, Ed Mastin, and Jeff Forsyth
  • “Spilling Guts” -an interview with writer / director Jerry O’Sullivan
  • “Analog Diva” -an interview with actress Sasha Graham
  • “Hunting Season” -an interview with actor Jeff Forsyth
  • “Within the Family” -a round table chat with writer / director Jerry O’Sullivan and actors Ron Bonk & Ed Mastin moderated by actor Jeff Forsyth
  • “Make it Gross” -an interview with FX artist Jeff Meyer
  • “Gut Pile: Behind the Scenes”: Archival featurette
  • The Axe (1979) -Jerry O’Sullivan’s early Super 8 short that inspired Gut Pile
  • The Scarecrow (1980)-Jerry O’Sullivan’s early Super 8 short that inspired Gut Pile
  • Trailer
  • Reversible sleeve with newly commissioned artwork by Don England
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5147057 / 5 from 68 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Gut Pile offers a raw and eerie experience with gritty, visceral atmosphere and impressive gore and VFX. The film looks great with a nice transfer, making it a popular choice among customers. The release is highly recommended, though opinions vary on the overall movie experience.

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  • Atmosphere: 20%
  • Visual Quality: 12%
  • Special Effects: 22%
  • Product Release: 12%

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Review highlights

  • "Some brief gore effects and a decent story make for a fun film."Ed K.
  • "This Saturn‘s Core release looks great, as always."Bryan K.
  • "This awesome SOV film has some amazing gore and VFX."Mark P.

Reviews

Great Title

"delivers plenty of homegrown practical gore effects along with an energetic killer scarecrow premise. a charmingly underground backyard cinema flick."

Kevin G. (5/5)

It was a good SOV

"It was a good SOV film, though it had a rather short runtime. It did look a bit rough at times even for something that's shot on video but I enjoyed it overall."

Mark D. (4/5)

Short and fun

"Fun gore, fun different camera povs, great for a cold autumnal viewing."

Sean T. (5/5)

Bizarre Hillbilly Horror

"The artwork on the Slipcover is quite grotesque. I'm still trying to figure out what's on the backside. . . is it a Mutilated body? SOV fans should pick this one up."

Lyhue W. (4/5)

Wears inspiration on its sleeve, but still charming.

"A strange movie to find its way to blu-ray as it feels like a movie made by high school buddies -- the kind of movie where you'd make a movie in an afternoon for a laugh. At least, that's how Gut Pile feels on a surface level. While, yes, it lifts scenes from Evil Dead, but there is still skill and creativity shown for such an amateur effort. The whole thing is fun and charming."

Preston C. (5/5)

As Advertised

"You wanted a gut pile? You got a gut pile! This Saturn‘s Core release looks great, as always. This one does not let budget get in the way of creativity and you’ll enjoy it. Guts really should be in piles, you know?"

Bryan K. (5/5)

I love this release. beautiful

"I love this release. beautiful and quite an interesting take on this kind of story"

Sune J. (4/5)

Fun killer-scarecrow movie! Some good

"Fun killer-scarecrow movie! Some good effects."

Logan G. (5/5)

So cool

"So cool"

Ian C. (4/5)

Gut Pile

"Looks Great!"

Jason S. (5/5)

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