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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) 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.
After getting into a scuffle and finding themselves stranded in a remote southern town, brothers Mike and Josh discover that they’re in the midst of a much deeper problem. That night, Mike is attacked by someone — or something — and the following morning, everything about the sleepy town seems to have changed, as many of the locals appear sick and begin exhibiting increasingly unhinged and violent behavior. With the help of some equally concerned townsfolk, the brothers soon discover that forces beyond their control are slowly transforming the citizens into a horrifying form of the living dead…
A late-stage drive-in chiller which harkens back to the nuclear horror sci-fi favorites of decades past with an environmentally conscious update, stuntman-turned-director John 'Bud' Cardos’ (Kingdom of the Spiders) MUTANT stars character actor legend Wings Hauser (Vice Squad), Bo Hopkins (American Graffiti, The Wild Bunch), Lee Montgomery (Ben, Burnt Offerings), and many more. Produced by the notorious Film Ventures International (Grizzly, Beyond the Door, Great White), and offering plenty of monstrous makeup effects and ludicrous twists, Vinegar Syndrome finally brings this 1980s cult favorite to 4K UHD, featuring an exclusive new restoration of its 35mm original negative along with a plentiful assortment of new and archival extras.
directed by: John 'Bud' Cardos starring: Wings Hauser, Lee Montgomery, Bo Hopkins 1984 / 99 min / 1.85:1 / English 2.0 Stereo
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
Archival commentary track with director John 'Bud' Cardos, producer Igo Kantor, and actor Lee Montgomery
New commentary track with film historians Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchell
"A Real Country Boy" (17 min) - an interview with Cali Lili Hauser, wife and partner of Wings Hauser
"Mutant Report" (7 min) - writer Anthony Everitt reflects on his father's coverage of Mutant
Archival interview with actor Bo Hopkins (11 min)
Archival interview with actor Lee Montgomery (16 min)
Trailer
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 85 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This special limited edition Mutant slipcover, part of a subscription package, features stunning artwork by Chris Barnes and is limited to 7,000 units. The accompanying movie, a cult favorite from 1984, has been restored in 4K UHD with new and archival extras. Customers appreciate the excellent transfer and looks of the slipcover, and the movie is praised for not being too gory.
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Film Quality (24%): Many customers remarked that the movie is excellent and not too gory for those that are squeamish.
Artwork Transfer (24%): Many customers pointed out that the transfer looked great and the artwork looked amazing. (7 out of 20 reviews)
Product Appearance (39%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the looks of the product, stating that it looks great and phenomenal.
"This is a perfect vinegar syndrome release when they do what they do best! Lots of fun in a great horror story of a town with big problems! Great picture and sound and a really nice looking cover ! Recommended"
— Patrick J. (5/5)
Atmospheric 80s Horror
"I've always enjoyed this superb little 80s chiller, which features good work from cult legends Wings Hauser and Bo Hopkins. Code Red's Blu-ray was underwhelming, so this new restoration is very welcome. Surely, another definitive VS release."
— Kyle S. (4/5)
Mutant 4K
"Nice new artwork along with the vintage poster on the sleeve. An old favorite this. Great 4K transfer of this monster movie."
— Edward K. (5/5)
The mutation of film from vhs to 4k.
"I own this film on vhs, dvd, bluray and now 4k ultra hd bluray and I can say with first hand experience that this is the best the film has ever looked and is a definite upgrade. Detail/clarity are beautiful, colors fill the screen with life (from the deep blacks to the brightest brights, the primaries …etc) and presence, a natural presence. Sharpness on clothing and skin are wonderful. Overall it’s an organic pleasure and a must have release."
— Fahed A. (5/5)
This Movie's Got Wings (Hauser)
"No one is ever going to call Mutant a great film, but it nevertheless it's a lot of fun, especially if you dig Wings Hauser. The zombie equivalents are also distinctive, what with the oozy vaginal slits in their hands. Typically excellent packaging from VS."
— Lucas S. (5/5)
VS Does Wings
"VS and Sir Hauser is a winning combination. Solid product across the board to go along with a great midnight movie. Wings brings tears to my eyes with his thespian skills."
— Christopher P. (5/5)
Hidden gem for monster movie fans
"I honestly had never really watched Mutant all the way through until a few nights ago and love this film. Can’t believe I’ve not saw it until now, considering I grew up in the 80s. Excellent video quality with this one as always from VinSyn."
— Kenny P. (5/5)
A great 4k VS release
"Now I can get rid of my old DVD this Mutants 4k release is truly epic the quality is amazing wing hausser rule, toxic waste zombies gore what else can you ask for? Another cool slip with many interesting special features I will have to watch later VS did it again a truly awesome release thank you vs for release this gems it fucking rule 😎👍"
— Martin B. (5/5)
Fun horror zombie movie
"To me, the transfer works so so, but I guarantee you the film stock that it was restored with probably wasn’t in but the movie itself was a ton of fun once it got gone it’s a little slow in the beginning, but gets good love the packaging, vinegar, rocks. I hope they put out more mainstream movies like sidekicks and roadhouse. Those are my favorite releases from them."
— Le H. (5/5)
Wings Hauser on 4k!
"Excellent to get Wings Hauser on 4k! Bud Cardos' Mutant arrives on 4k courtesy of VS and its quite an awesome lease with an awesome slipcover. Highly recommended!"
— LUIS C. (5/5)
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