This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Richard Hilliard) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The Cashen family has just relocated from the city to a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere in Texas. Upon arrival at their new home, Willy, their young son, explores the area, befriending a Native American shaman who warns him of the powerful forces and apparent curse on their land. Meanwhile, at home, Willy senses that there's something unusual about the cellar of their home; specifically that something strange might be living down there...and unfortunately for the Cashens, it's very hungry...
An unfortunately troubled production, with director Kevin Tenney (Night of the Demons, Witchtrap) called in early on to take over directing duties, THE CELLAR is a stylish monster film playing into the folk horror of the American southwest. Starring Patrick Kilpatrick (Minority Report), Academy Award nominee, Chris Miller (Puss In Boots), Suzanne Savoy (The Upside), and veteran character actor Don Collier (Tombstone), Vinegar Syndrome presents THE CELLAR newly restored in 2K and on Blu-ray for the first time, offered in both its commonly seen theatrical cut as well as its never before seen, and vastly superior, original director's cut.
directed by: Kevin Tenney starring: Patrick Kilpatrick, Chris Miller, Don Collier, Suzanne Savoy 1986 / 86 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative & the director’s personal 35mm lab print
Includes two versions of the film: the theatrical cut and the unseen director’s cut
Group commentary on both versions with: Kevin Tenney (director), Suzanne Savoy (actress), and Patrick Kilpatrick (actor)
Introduction by the director
“From Chicken Shit to Chicken Salad, Unearthing the Lost Cellar” - a brand new extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.1594205 / 5 from 138 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Cellar Blu-ray offers a unique horror experience with a stylish monster film set in the American southwest. Customers appreciate the good acting, especially the young actor, and the high-quality effects. The release includes both the theatrical and director's cuts, along with special features and a making-of documentary. While some find the horror elements lacking, others praise the film's subtlety and the overall quality of the Blu-ray release.
"Surprisingly good little film, with some good practical effects - just a shame there wasn't more of them." — Matthew R.
"I loved the way the monster was portrayed and the kid in this movie was a great little actor as well." — Jennifer B.
"This is a drama/horror movie that has good acting, nice effects and a slick presentation ." — Bruce K.
Reviews
Cool '80s monster movie in 2 versions
"A film I had never heard of before yet I knew the director's other work. This is a slight notch below stuff like Witchboard and Night Of The Demons (and especially the diamond-in-the-rough Witchtrap), but it's always fun to see Patrick Killpatrick shine on. I've always thought of the recent era of physical media as the perfect way to 'salvage' cut-to-ribbons films from yesteryear and while I can think of other titles that deserve it more, it's nice here to get the theatrical cut (which is a bit of a mess but looks great) and Tenney's original vision (slightly less great shape)."
— Tim V. (4/5)
Better than what I expected!
"I can say that I'm a fan of Kevin Tenney. I love Night of the Demons and Witchboard. The Cellar is a great addition to his filmography despite the slightly troubled production. Great mood and, great characters great setting! This release from our friends at Vinegar Syndrome boasts a great transfert and awesome extras. The two versions of the film (the theatrical cut and the director’s cut) is a really great addition. A must have!"
— Jonathan G. (5/5)
Director's Cut is great
"What a revelation the director's cut is! I blind bought this in the sale. . . and both my wife and I quite enjoyed it. It's a nice little monster flick for the family, with a bit of heart. The extras though were really interesting, and the Producers Cut is awful - and that's the version most have watched. Definitely worth a relook if you saw it on VHS and thought it sucked. Family friendly too"
— Michael L. (5/5)
Great
"Great"
— Joseph Z. (5/5)
Great release, average movie.
"I had seen this as a kid, vaguely remembered elements of it, but not the title. So, it took a while to uncover the title based only on a few half-remembered pieces of imagery. Finally picked it up for 1. the cover, 2. curiosity on how it would hold up to my vague nostalgic memory 3. Monster movie. It's really not terrible, but it's also not very interesting. . . falling a bit in the middling zone of not being great enough to celebrate, and not being bad enough to have laugh at. If the monster itself had been more unique, I think I'd consider this a hidden gem. Good interviews on the supplementals. Sounded like it had a very rocky start to the production."
— Robb S. (5/5)
What i was looking for
"Great designs, the artwork is beautiful and really fits the tone of the film"
— Steven R. (5/5)
The Cellar
"Classic 80’s Horror. Recommend"
— Aaron P. (4/5)
Creepy and Crappy
"the effects of the movie is quiet good a great selection for horror fans. the extras and the commentary is nice for more entertaining"
— TASOS T. (5/5)
The cellar
"This is your run of the mill monster in the basement film that has absolutely no surprises. Not that its a bad film but why do something that has been done so many times before and offer nothing that we haven't seen already? The film stars Patrick Kilpatrick who is bald in real life and you'll notice that he's wearing a hair piece. His character has anger issues and by the end of the film you have to think that his wife will have second thoughts about staying with him. He gets very violent at times. His son who has seen the monster is going to try and convince everyone of what he has seen and sets out to try and kill it himself. The film is hokey and predictable but even a bad monster in the basement flick is watchable. So is this one."
— Mike H. (5/5)
Really interesting release. Im always
"Really interesting release. Im always up for a good monster flick and the commentary be director Tenney is pretty interesting."
— Steven K. (5/5)
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