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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 7,000units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Environmental Protection Agency officer Steve Malone (Terry Kinney, The Firm) travels to a US Army base in rural Alabama to investigate potentially toxic materials which have been causing curious symptoms amongst soldiers. His family — teenage daughter Marti (Gabrielle Anwar, Scent of a Woman), young son Andy (Reilly Murphy, Dangerous Game), and wife Carol (Meg Tilly, Psycho II) — go along for the ride and begin interacting with, and being threatened by, locals who are visibly unwell. As events unfold on and around the Army base, it becomes eerily apparent that increasing numbers of people are being replaced by alien replicants while they sleep.
The third feature film adaptation of Jack Finney’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, following films by Don Siegel in 1956 and Philip Kaufman in 1978, 1993’s succinctly-titled Body Snatchers served as the major studio debut for noted indie stalwart and provocateur Abel Ferrara. Featuring a crew assembled of Ferrara regulars — screenwriter Nicholas St. John (King of New York, Ms. 45), editor Anthony Redman (Dangerous Game), cinematographer Bojan Bazelli (China Girl), and composer Joe Delia (The Driller Killer, Bad Lieutenant) — alongside a game ensemble cast that also includes R. Lee Ermy (Full Metal Jacket) and Forest Whitaker (Platoon), Body Snatchers is a bold adaptation of an iconic story devised for a Gen-X audience. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present Abel Ferrara’s oft-overlooked sci-fi thriller in a new 4K restoration accompanied by new interviews with the crew, including Ferrara himself.
directed by: Abel Ferrara starring: Terry Kinney, Meg Tilly, Gabrielle Anwar, Reilly Murphy, R. Lee Ermy, Forest Whitaker 1993 / 87 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
New commentary track with author & critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
"Who Are the Good Guys?" (13 min) - an interview with director Abel Ferrara
"The First Cut is Mine" (17 min) - an interview with editor Anthony Redman
"Adults in the Room" (13 min) - an interview with second unit director Phil Neilson
"The Brass Ring" (25 min) - an interview with composer Joe Delia
40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Elena Lazic, Willow Catelyn MaClay, and Glenn Kenny (limited edition only)
Theatrical trailer
Still gallery
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.9183674 / 5 from 49 reviews.
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This limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set of 'Body Snatchers' is highly appreciated for its beautiful release, great film quality, and excellent transfer. It includes a 40-page book and is limited to 7,000 units, making it a must-have for fans of the sci-fi thriller genre.
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"4k remaster looks very good and the extras are amazing." — Nicanor L.
Reviews
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"Abel Ferrara's BODY SNATCHERS (1993), the third film adaptation of Jack Finney's 1955 novel, holds up quite well on rewatches. Despite some limitations, the movie is exceptionally lit and shot, has a solid cast (MVP Meg Tilly), and adds an interesting dynamic to the well-known alien invasion story with the military aspect (added by Larry Cohen). Stuart Gordon was originally slated to direct (and he's still credited for the screenplay), but the film ended up with Ferrara (his first of two Hollywood pictures made in 1993; the other being DANGEROUS GAME). The first half of the film is a slow buildup, but the second half ramps up the action and effects, which are both very well done. It's a mostly straightforward, even "classic filmmaking" affair, particularly for Abel, but there are enough juicy moments to keep it exciting."
— Daniel S. (4/5)
YES this movie rules
"The scene where Jennifer Tilly speechifies is one of the scariest horror scenes of the 90s. Overall I did this entry in the Body Snatchers canon - not as much as the first two but a worthy successor. It's certainly better than the Nicole Kidman one."
— Jason A. (5/5)
Great edition for a great film
"Fantastic features. Superb image. I love it when a director gets out of his comfort zone, there he can reveal his craft. Ferrari did a very good job. Not as good as Kaufman’s version but much more ominous. And greatly lit too. Now what about doing justice to a forgotten film ; « Riders of the Story » (aka « The American Way ») from Maurice Phillips ?"
— Patrick M. (5/5)
90's upgrade to a classic
"Were you going to watch this great upgraded to 4k. Lots of extras and great packaging. If at the end of the film you are still you ? UAAAAaahhhhhhhhhhh"
— John M. (5/5)
BODY SNATCHERS
"One of my favorite Ferrara movies, it’s the best version of Body Snatchers in my opinion. 4k remaster looks very good and the extras are amazing. Packaging is great as well, as usual with VS stuff."
— Nicanor L. (5/5)
Outstanding Quality
"Another quality release. 10/10 in every way except for the artwork. We need more releases that maintain the original poster art for the entire packaging. Other than that, thank you for another outstanding release, Vinegar Syndrome."
— Chad B. (5/5)
A 90s gem
"Body Snatchers is a underrated 90s remake that caputures the spirit of the original, but also does its own thing. Vinegar Syndrome gives this film the VIP treatment with a killer 4K transfer and its loaded with extras. Definitely the definitive edition."
— Kyle L. (5/5)
Second best version of the story.
"Great movie with some creepy moments. Image quality is top notch and looks great. The same goes for the audio which is no surprise."
— David H. (5/5)
BODY SNATCHERS
"Vinegar Syndrome rules once again with the extraordinary 4K transfer of BODY SNATCHERS. This is the BEST edition ever for Abel Ferrara’s overlooked gem costarring an amazing Meg Tilly. Definitely worth a purchase!!"
— Heberto R. (5/5)
Fantastic film by Abel Ferrara,
"Fantastic film by Abel Ferrara, very underrated. Excellent scan and restoration and great bonus features. Always love hearing Ferrara talk."
— Nicolas K. (5/5)
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