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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Four college coeds are on their way to Florida for spring break. While passing through a small Georgia town, they unwittingly witness the murder of a woman. But when they discover that the assailant is the local sheriff, they’re forced on the run from a cunning and deranged sociopath who will stop at nothing to cover up his crime. After trapping the girls in town overnight, he devises a plan to permanently eliminate any potential witnesses and begins to terrorize and murder the girls one by one…
Packed with nail biting suspense from beginning to end, Richard Styles’ SHALLOW GRAVE is an edge-of-your-seat, twist filled, Hitchcockian thriller with very strong slasher tendencies. Never released legally on disc anywhere in the world, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring the criminally under-seen SHALLOW GRAVE to Blu-ray, freshly restored from long believed lost 35mm elements alongside newly shot and illuminating interviews.
directed by: Richard Styles
starring: Lisa Stahl, Tony March, Carol Cadby, Donna Baltron
1984 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.366391 / 5 from 363 reviews.
Shallow Grave is a thrilling Hitchcockian horror film with strong slasher elements, featuring excellent transfer quality, vibrant colors, and stunning slipcover artwork. Customers praised the special features, including insightful interviews and commentary tracks. While opinions on the ending vary, the film is widely enjoyed for its suspenseful and entertaining nature.
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"The film starts off strong with genuine suspense, solid direction, and a genuinely fun female cast, initially keeping me fully engaged. Unfortunately, it loses momentum as it shifts from tense to mean‑spirited, ultimately landing in an unsatisfying place. Interestingly, it reminded me stylistically of Blood Games—another Vinegar Syndrome release—but while that film is even harsher, it’s also far more fun, thrilling, and effective overall."
"A wildly entertaining and atmospheric 80s thriller packed with suspense, solid kills, and great regional charm."
"A stylish and tightly constructed thriller that still packs a punch. The presentation looks excellent, with strong detail and vibrant color that enhance the film’s sharp visual style. Grain is natural and the audio is clear and immersive. A well-produced release that gives this tense, character-driven classic the treatment it deserves."
"Quite a rough and nasty film to be sure, but I love this aesthetic. Great release from VS as usual."
"Great restoration and presentation of a cool thriller. Good performances too."
"Low-budget slasher-thriller hybrid with surprisingly tense and effective moments. Worth the detour for fans of those genres."
"A fun little 80's slasher. Another amazing The Hysteria Continues commentary."
"So glad I picked this up, such a fun hidden gem. Very solid horror plot and characters that kept me entertained."
"Teenagers go to Florida during showing break to stay at an old abandoned mansion that one is the characters family owns. From there you will know where this is going but that doesn't take away from the fun."
"One of the most memorable films that VS have released. Dark, unpredictable and entertaining!"
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