This special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover (designed by Tony Stella) is limited to 6,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Fans of the Western genre will agree that the 60s and 70s were the height of the "Spaghetti Western" - Western films produced by Italians that were more gritty and violent than their American counterparts. However, some fans may not be aware that equally violent Westerns were being made in Mexico around the same time. Presented here are two excellent examples, both darker and bloodier then many of the Spaghetti Westerns produced during the same time period.
HOT SNAKE (86min): A sadistic and ruthless outlaw has been terrorizing the town of Hot Snake. A bounty hunter named Emiliano is hired by the local sheriff to hunt down the outlaw after he murders a woman and steals money belonging to the Army. Warned by a local bruja (witch) not to take the bounty, Emiliano soon finds himself the target of a mysterious man who seeks to settle a personal vendetta. Directed by Fernando Durán Rojas, HOT SNAKE is a dark and atmospheric western with supernatural elements.
GUNS AND GUTS (90min): An outlaw and a scorned husband both team up to track down and kill the man that wronged them. Along the way, the two men meet a hired gun that loves money just as much as he loves the company of women, so the two men decide to hire him in order to help them on their mission. However, things become complicated when the man they all seek to kill has risen to become a wealthy sheriff with a small army of gunmen at his disposal. Directed by acclaimed Mexican director René Cardona Jr., GUNS AND GUTS is a rough-and-tumble western with an explosively bloody ending that rivals anything created by Sam Peckinpah.
Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present these two gunsmoke-filled features for the first time on Blu-ray, scanned and restored in 4K from their 35mm original camera negatives.
directed by: Fernando Durán Rojas, René Cardona Jr.
1974-1976 / 176 min (combined) / 2.35:1
Hot Snake = Original Spanish Mono with newly translated English subtitles
Guns & Guts = Original English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.4333334 / 5 from 300 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray set features two Mexican westerns, Hot Snake and Guns and Guts, scanned and restored in 4K from their original 35mm camera negatives. Customers praise the transfer quality, artwork, and the fantastic nature of the films, making it a must-have for western fans. The release is considered excellent and worth the gamble for those who enjoy Spaghetti westerns.
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"A very cool twofer from Vinegar Syndrome. Westerns that are well worth the watch. I love the art on this set and I think it made for an excellent double feature. The restoration also makes this very appealing watch. Sweaty 70s vibes and a great addition to the collection."
"Mexican western double feature, happy to explore the genre more. Wish there were more special features, especially about hot snake which is more unique in that it deals with mysticism. But still happy. Nice double sided slipcase too"
"Hot snake is absolutely great and one of the best westerns no one ever talks about. A must see for spaghetti western fans. Guns and Guts was a bit forgettable until the crazy ending. Slipcover art is awesome."
"They're slightly above average westerns but the cinematography is gorgeous and the restorations performed by VS really drive that home."
"Not a fan of western but this one is great"
"Couple of decent 70s Mexican spaghetti westerns (not sure of the Spanish equivalent here since they're not Italian). Cardona's Guns and Guts is obviously indebted to Peckinpah (not a bad thing!) and Duran's Hot Snake feels more like Monte Hellman (not a bad thing!) to me. Both pretty solid although I think I preferred the Cardona. But, not a bad double feature! Good looking transfers, too."
"Two awesome westerns collected here, great release! I hope VS do more Euro western releases in the future."
"alright films but good transfer"
"Fun collection of western movies."
"1 winner and 1 loser makes me glad I got this collection on sale. The supernatural elements in Hot Snake made it a blast to watch, Christa Linder was a blast to watch as well. An excellent piece that gives us revenge, paranoia, action, and spirits from beyond. Guns and Guts is a cheap wanna be Sam Peckinpah rip off and doesn't have the acting muscle to carry out it's mission. Buy this for Hot Snake if you want a slice of supernatural western."
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