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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Welcome to Warrior's Island, burial ground of disgraced martial arts masters!

When the Burbank Kung Fu Club travels to this mysterious island, they quickly find themselves facing the bloodthirsty vengeance of flesh ripping, kung fu fighting zombies, gun-toting white slave traders and a band of strange monks, who may be the only key to explaining the madness. Edward Murphy's RAW FORCE is a virtual smorgasbord of over the top sleaze --mixing zombies, cannibals, outrageous action, gore, copious amounts of nudity and starring exploitation greats, Cameron Mitchell and Vic Diaz.

Vinegar Syndrome presents this quintessential piece of early 80's trash newly restored from the original camera negative and on blu-ray for the first time!

Director: Ed Murphy
Actors: Cameron Mitchell, Geoffrey Binney, Vic Diaz, Camille Keaton, Hope Holiday, Jillian Kesner
86 minutes / 1981 / Color / 1.85:1

Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack | Region Free | DTS-HD Master Audio
Restored from 35mm camera negative
"Destination: Warriors Island" (The Making of RAW FORCE) w/ Director Ed Murphy and Cinematographer Frank Johnson
Audio interview w/ Finishing Editor Jim Wynorski
Original theatrical trailer

Overall rating: 4.62069 / 5 from 145 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Raw Force, a newly restored Blu-ray/DVD combo, offers a fun and energetic viewing experience with a great transfer, making it a must-have for fans of early 80's trash cinema. Customers appreciate the film's fun and sleaze, though opinions on the acting vary. The release is highly regarded, and the transfer quality is praised.

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Slipcover Availability (4%): Opinions vary on the slip, some find it beautiful while others wish it was available.
Film Quality (10%): It was reported by customers that this film is insane, fun, and worth the price.
Transfer Quality (16%): Customers keep praising the transfer, describing it as great, excellent, awesome, and solid.
Raw Force Popularity (15%): A significant number of customers loved Raw Force, describing it as fun and a staple in Vinegar Syndrome catalog.
Entertainment Value (10%): It was observed by customers that this film is great fun that lends itself to repeat viewings.

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Review highlights

"Super fun and the transfer looks great." — Kevin D.
"Absolutely insane and fun movie with a very nice transfer." — John H.
"Raw Force is an awesome action release with a great transfer and is an absolute blast." — robert p.

Reviews

Bizarre Flick

"Watch with friends and enjoy the insanity."

— Richard L. (4/5)

"Vinegar syndrome rules! Keeping genre movies and physical media alive!"

— Rob (5/5)

Still Amazing After All These Years

"Anyone that has seen Raw Force is immediately going to know how awesome this movie is. Previously to the VS release I had only ever seen the movie on VHS. I sat my wife down and we both watched in glory as all areas of low level exploitation is covered. The whole first half of the film is a sleazefest and the whole second half is a wild and bonkers action movie. Raw Force is just awesomeness. Even my wife loved it. She kept going on about the hilarity of the whole endeavor. As for me, it was really nice seeing the film cleaned up. If VS does any sort of newer release for the film, I would suggest subtitles and whatever other extras that might be found. There are some extras, but not too many compared to later VS releases. But overall, as an experience, Raw Force is straight awesomeness."

— Craig R. (5/5)

The ultimate in stupid Western martial arts movies

"Everything you were hoping for and more. . . wow, what a bonkers fun film. Makes little sense (ie huge plot holes) but it has everything in it - martial arts, gratuitous frequent nudity, gore and violence, ninjas, zombies, lecherous monks, comedy, and a guy breaking ice with his head to serve drinks. . . must be seen to be believed. Great transfer too."

— Michael L. (5/5)

Pure High‑Energy Exploitation Madness

"This movie has everything—martial arts, zombies, hard nudity—and it throws it all at the screen with zero restraint. It’s chaotic, loud, and gloriously unhinged, but never loses sight of its main objective: being relentlessly entertaining. High‑energy insanity paired with a top‑notch restoration makes this a quintessential Vinegar Syndrome release and an absolute crowd‑pleaser, especially with a half‑drunk audience."

— Eugene H. (4/5)

An All-Timer!

"Non-stop insanity. Possibly the closest thing I've ever seen to a perfect film."

— Jonathan L. (5/5)

Good

"Yes"

— Mark H. (5/5)

It's EVERY exploitation film in one!

"Raw Force is an early VS release that I discovered way too late. I need that slip cover! It's crazy how much is in this film. It's truly EVERY exploitation concept in one film."

— Jason F. (5/5)