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This special limited edition slipcover 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!

Three girlfriends descend upon a remote cabin for an idyllic, weekend getaway. Amidst the partying, Angelique (Christine Gallo) begins to research the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of her grandfather, the former owner of the cabin. She soon discovers that her grandfather had collected documented evidence of a local satanic cult and their evil endeavors. After a drunken prank goes horribly wrong, a cloaked and claw-gloved satanic killer lays siege upon the cabin; forcing the girls to fight for their sanity and lives.

The startling feature debut from New York based writer / director Sal Ciavarello, Hardcore Poisoned Eyes is a claustrophobic, cabin bound, winter set chamber piece which Rue Morgue magazine called both “atmospheric and jarring”. By utilizing a single location, an insular cast, and the dynamic visual stylings of Emmy-nominated cinematographer Huy Truong, Ciavarello’s Hardcore Poisoned Eyes was significant for delivering genuine tension and nail-biting chills which were commonly absent from the work of his SOV contemporaries.

directed by: Sal Ciavarello
starring: Christine Gallo, Wendy Allyn, Jessica Hester, Anthony Fariello
2000 / 89 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
New 2025 Director’s Cut restored under the supervision of director Sal Ciavarello
New 2025 audio commentary with director Sal Ciavarello moderated by Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core
New transfer of the 2000 Director’s Cut from the original master tapes
Original archival DVD / VHS cut
Archival 2000 commentary with director Sal Ciavarello, cinematographer Huy Truong, and producer Anthony Fariello
“Rewound: Hardcore Poisoned Eyes” - new 25th Anniversary feature length documentary featuring new interviews with director Sal Ciavarello, cinematographer Huy Truong, and actresses Christine Gallo & Jessica Hester
Archival behind the scenes footage and bloopers
Archival interview with director Sal Ciavarello moderated by filmmaker Roy Frumkes (Street Trash, Document of the Dead)
Sal Ciavarello short films:
- Blue Shadows (16mm / 1995)
- Lycanthropes (16mm / 1993)
- Attack of the Spider (VHS / 1987)
Trailers
Reversible sleeve
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6603775 / 5 from 53 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Hardcore Poisoned Eyes is a limited edition slipcover available exclusively online and at select indie retailers. This horror film offers a claustrophobic, winter-set experience with genuine tension and nail-biting chills. Special features include a director's cut, audio commentary, and a 25th-anniversary documentary.

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Review highlights

"It’s a daring, unforgettable watch that leaves a lasting impression with its raw energy and fearless style." — Jeffrey W.
"Loved the girls and the setting, enjoyable watch." — Casey K.
"This effort is a pretty awesome little ditty of a release!" — Paul K.

Reviews

Winter Cabin SOV Tension

"A nasty little Saturn’s Core gem with a great setup: remote cabin, buried family history, satanic panic energy and everything closing in fast. What makes it stand out is how focused it feels for SOV horror. The single-location approach gives it a trapped, chilly atmosphere, and the new director’s cut/restoration makes this feel like the version to own. It still has that underground tape-era texture, but there’s real tension underneath the roughness. Very cool to see a title like this get such a loaded release."

— Danny W. (5/5)

Wintery Dread

"There is a lot of mood sustaining this cabin-set all night long nightmare. Very well acted and lots of special features on the disc, another great release from Saturn's Core."

— Travell B. (5/5)

Good Indie Horror Gem

"I saw this way back in the early 2000's on an old dvd copy and the 25th anniversary restored version on blu-ray (2025) from Saturns Core! I enjoyed it then and I enjoyed more so now with new blu-ray release through Vinegar Syndrome/OCN site. The movie is definitely worth the watch and the new blu-ray is loaded with extras! Full of suspense and reams of atmosphere! Highly recommended!!"

— Richard T. (5/5)

Surprisingly Good

"Low budget fun with some great acting and twists and turns. Low budget effort with heart. Recommended."

— Jeffrey L. (4/5)

Great!!

"Nostalgic 90s horror loved it."

— Chris W. (5/5)

Groovy little movie

"Cabin in the woods style scare fest that has the usual SOV pacing that you can zone into nicely"

— Ian S. (5/5)

Awesome SOV horror from the early 2000s

"H. P. E is a movie with a bunch of charm. While not a particularly exciting movie, it manages to capture a unique vibe. The house and location in this movie are to die for. Over all this is a great release. Cool slip, features the original dvd art on the inner sleeve and has pretty good supplemental features. Another banger Saturn's Core release."

— Drake D. (4/5)

Fun indie

"Slasher style indie that has genuine suspense and it’s a good time. The actresses work well once the suspense kicks in but the first 10mins of just natural interactions is abysmal. Again one ce the suspense kicks in you will lose yourself in the movie."

— Bruce K. (4/5)

Hardcore

"Hardcore Poisoned Eyes is a gripping thriller that combines intense suspense with a dark, immersive atmosphere. The film’s bold storytelling and edgy visuals keep viewers hooked from start to finish. It’s a daring, unforgettable watch that leaves a lasting impression with its raw energy and fearless style."

— Jeffrey W. (5/5)

Well made movie with some great features

"I would probably give the movie 4 stars. Competently made with above average performances for a SOV film. Looks better than most and gets a lot out of its cool location. A bit slow for me though. If I had to pick whether to watch the counselors at Camp Crystal Lake skinny dip or have theological discussions, I'd vote for skinny dipping every time. If you're the same, you may find this a bit of a slog at times. Still good enough to recommend, especially with the extras. The documentary included on the making of is one of the best I've seen in a while. In depth interviews with nearly everyone involved (not that that's a long list) make for a very entertaining watch. Too bad the third actress is MIA, but otherwise perfect."

— Ed K. (5/5)