Drop Dead Fred
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Drop Dead Fred

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Elizabeth’s life is in shambles. Her husband has just dumped her for another woman, her car has been stolen which causes her to arrive late for work only to get fired, and her overbearing mother has convinced her to move back home. One night when she can’t sleep, Elizabeth happens upon the small box which housed her childhood imaginary friend, Drop Dead Fred, who used to cause all kinds of mischief. But, when Elizabeth opens the box causing Fred to reappear, she is drawn into a raucous series of new, highly destructive, and hilarious adventures.

Although derided by critics upon its initial release, Ate de Jong’s DROP DEAD FRED has since become a cult favorite, earning a hardy reputation as one of the strangest and most unhinged ‘family’ films to ever emerge from a major studio. Starring Phoebe Cates (Gremlins, Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Rik Mayall (TV’s The Young Ones), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), Tim Matheson (National Lampoon’s Animal House) and featuring Carrie Fisher (Star Wars), Vinegar Syndrome presents the US Blu-ray debut of DROP DEAD FRED, from a fresh 2K restoration and featuring loads of new and exclusive interviews and extras. 

directed by: Ate de Jong
starring: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, Carrie Fisher
1991 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive
  • Commentary track with director Ate de Jong
  • A conversation with director Ate de Jong and producer Paul Webster
  • “Imaginary Friends” - a featurette with co-writers & executive producers Anthony Fingleton and Carlos Davis
  • “The Mega Beast Speaks Out” - an interview with actress Marsha Mason
  • “Drop Dead Look” - an interview with director of photography Peter Deming
  • “Mischief Makers” - a featurette with vfx producer Peter Kuran, vfx supervisor Kevin Kutchaver, stop-motion animator Doug Beswick, special photographic effects artist Paul Gentry and special makeup effects artist Christopher Johnson
  • “I’m Your Fella, Annabella” - an interview with actor Tim Matheson
  • “Memories of Snot Face” - an interview with actress Ashley Peldon
  • Deleted scenes
  • Theatrical trailer
  • 8-page booklet with a new text interview with actress Phoebe Cates
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6764708 / 5 from 136 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

DROP DEAD FRED, a limited edition Blu-ray featuring a 2K restoration, has garnered praise for its quirky comedy, excellent performances, and extensive special features. Customers highly recommend this cult favorite, which includes new interviews, featurettes, and deleted scenes.

Summary topics

  • Performances (7%): Customers keep praising the excellent performances of Phoebe Cates and Rik Mayall in a slipcase.
  • Film Quality (17%): Many customers loved the film, describing it as one of the best ever made and one of their favorites.
  • Special Features (11%): It was reported by customers that the special features included in this product are great and amazing.
  • Quirky Comedy (16%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the great quirky comedy, which was a popular choice among kids.

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Review highlights

  • "Film looks great and the special features are awesome." — Matt A.
  • "The transfer looks great and best of all Drop Dead Fred holds up splendidly." — David M.
  • "The film looks great and I really enjoyed the extra features." — Pablo O.

Reviews

Drop Dead Fred

"Really happy with this special edition release of this film that I haven't seen in years. I love the restoration of this movie and the performances from a great cast. Another great movie to have added to my collection."

— David J. (5/5)

Imaginary Friend, Real Problems

"Completely fucking insane in the best way. Rik Mayall is absolutely unhinged, and the whole movie is basically childhood trauma filtered through the brain of a lunatic."

— Tyler S. (4/5)

A Childhood Staple

"I have lots of fond memories watching this film over and over growing up. Being from Minnesota (movie was shot in Minneapolis) made it all the more special. Drop Dead Fred doesn’t quite hold up as much as I wanted it too, but it’s still a fun and wistful look at childhood and how none of us really want to grow up."

— Eric M. (3/5)

A early 90’s classic!

"God I loved this flick as a kid, it’s fun and twisted and this Blu-ray looks fantastic. I’m so glad I found it!!"

— Craig K. (5/5)

childhood classic

"i loved watching this movie on tape as a kid, i feel like a part of me is back having it looking this good on blu-ray. it's a wonderful, underrated and frankly melancholy comedy, and i have a huge soft spot for Rik Mayall, as i watched the young ones a lot as a wee spud."

— evelyn c. (5/5)

Comedy about finding and releasing your inner child

"Comedy about finding and releasing your inner child with entertaining performances by the cast. Comes with loads of extra features like interviews and commentary probably for the first time on physical media."

— Kresh R. (4/5)

Harmless fun

"90s nostalgia trip. Good disc."

— Bjarte A. (4/5)

Another overlooked gem given new life

"Companies like Vinegar Syndrome are doing a great thing by keeping physical media alive and doing it really damn well by providing new, high quality releases of overlooked gems like Drop Dead Fred. An excellent release with great features and great artwork."

— Stephen K. (5/5)

Definitely some nostalgia for me

"Definitely some nostalgia for me with this one. Not gonna be for everyone but it’s a fun, weirdo movie."

— Dale V. (4/5)

Great addition to anyone collection.

"It’s a little bizarre and not exactly a safe kids/family movie by most standards but it’s got a little heart and plenty cheese to make up for it. It’s a great release and I love having it to view whenever I feel like it. Physical media remains for gems like this."

— Ivan R. (5/5)

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