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Alice Jarett, recently released from a mental hospital, is taken by her husband Martin to their new and spacious home, located deep in the countryside, for which Martin has hired a group of builders to complete its renovation. In the middle of the night, something stirs Alice awake, and as she goes to investigate, she is shocked to discover a remaining carpenter hard at work in the wee hours. Besieged by loneliness, Alice strikes up a casual friendship with the mysterious man, inviting him to continue working at his leisure. But as prowlers and unwanted guests begin turning up at the home, sometimes to harass, sometimes to menace, and sometimes to attack Alice, her carpenter always seems to be on hand to gorily dispatch anyone who comes too close. Has she found her guardian angel? Is she, in fact, a delusional psychopath? Or does the carpenter have his own axe to grind?
An off-the-wall and thoroughly bizarre slasher produced in Quebec by American exploiteer Jack Bravman (Snuff, Zombie Nightmare), director David Wellington’s THE CARPENTER offers an oddball storyline, gruesome kills, and a jaw-dropping starring performance from the one-and-only Wings Hauser (Vice Squad). Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to bring this sleeper classic of late 80s horror to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from the best existing film elements and featuring a making-of documentary consisting of new interviews with cast and crew, including star Wings Hauser.
directed by: David Wellington
starring: Wings Hauser, Lynne Adams, Pierre Lenoir, Barbara Jones, Louise-Marie Mennier, Johnny Cuthbert
1988 / 86 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.503268 / 5 from 153 reviews.
The Carpenter is a limited edition Blu-ray featuring a restored 80s horror film with a unique slipcover. Customers praise the film's gore, weirdness, and standout performance by Wings Hauser. The transfer quality and packaging are highly appreciated, making it a valuable addition for horror enthusiasts.
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"This slasher flick is really cool and a lot of fun to watch! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
"I love that this got a theatrical release in Canada, and Canada alone. Not really a slasher, despite its rep. But don't worry about that, it is totally off the map in terms of narrative and genuinely funny at that. Get this for sure."
"Fun flick primarily due to the great Wings Hauser. Might have preferred his story to the one we get. Beautiful packaging; I can take or leave slipcovers, but this one is nice."
"I felt like I caught pieces of the Carpenter on late night cable but I never got the full story. But now with this package I got all the details and it was a blast. Great transfer as well. The atmosphere is just a little off when a late night worker keeps disturbing the sleep of the lady of the house. But while he tries to seduce her. . he kills off anyone who gets in his way. Is it all a dream or is the Carpenter real?"
"Great slasher movie. Wings Hauser is a very entertaining killer. Also appreciated the inserts of the cut gore in the movie. The slipcover is also great."
"It's always great seeing wings hauser in a horror movie. Lots of fun construction related kills in this. Seems like they took great lengths to make sure its the full movie."
"It’s Wings, so I gotta have it. Hauser rules, as per usual. Decent film, nice restoration, good extras: this is a buy."
"This is a fun slasher movie that has more comedy than you’d expect. Wings Hauser is the lead and puts 100% into his performance. Glad that they were able to interview him for the movie too."
"The Carpenter, directed by David Wellington, is a quirky blend of supernatural horror and dark humor that stands apart from more conventional slasher films of its era. The story follows a troubled woman who moves into a new house with her husband, only to discover that a mysterious, ghostly carpenter is “fixing” the home in increasingly violent ways. The film plays with tone in an unusual way, mixing eerie moments with offbeat comedy, and its strange premise gives it a unique identity within late 80s horror. The Blu-ray treats the film with the kind of care typically reserved for more well-known cult titles. The restoration improves the overall image quality, bringing out details that were often lost in older home video versions, while maintaining the original texture of the film. As with many Vinegar Syndrome releases, the presentation helps reintroduce a lesser-known oddity to modern audiences, reinforcing its status as a curious and entertaining piece of genre cinema worth rediscovering."
"Good movie. Release looks good."
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