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The Lamp (aka The Outing)

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Disclaimer: The 'OOP' edition of this release is still in stock since there were leftovers following our 2025 Labor Day sale. Available for a limited time only.

This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kess) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

After a group of thieves decide to ransack the home of a strange, old Gypsy woman, murdering her in the process, they unwittingly free a vengeful genie named Jinn who has been held captive for centuries in an ancient oil lamp. Soon after, the lamp is acquired by a local museum. But as Alex Wallace, daughter of the museum's curator, decides to sneak a group of her friends into the museum after hours for a night of partying, she doesn't realize that Jinn is looking for a new 'keeper' and that Alex is the perfect vessel to carry out the genie's diabolical actions...

Primed with an assortment of gruesome deaths and a very dark sense of humor, Tom Daley's THE LAMP (aka THE OUTING) is a wild, Texas lensed, mid 80s supernatural horror gem. Starring Deborah Winters (Kotch), James Huston (Ray, Powder), and featuring the voice of cult actor Jackson Bostwick (TV's Shazam, The Prey) as the voice of murderous genie, Jinn, Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to resurrect THE LAMP on Blu-ray, featuring a brand new 2K restoration of a never-on-video, 92 min cut, and an extended making-of documentary featuring new interviews with its cast and crew, thus finally allowing the incredible story of its production to be told!

directed by: Tom Daley
starring: Deborah Winters, James Huston, Andra St. Ivanyi, Danny Daniels, Barry Coffing, Jackson Bostwick
1987 / 92 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo

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Region A Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm interpositive
“All in the Family: Taking an Outing in the Lamp” - an extended making-of documentary with: writer/producer Warren Chaney, executive producer Fred T. Kuehnert, along with actors Deborah Winters, Andra St. Ivanyi, André Chimène, Hank Amigo, Michelle Watkins and Barry Coffing
Commentary track with writer/producer Warren Chaney, actress Deborah Winters and actor Barry Coffing (moderated by Zack Carlson)
Original theatrical trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.523585 / 5 from 212 reviews.

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The Lamp (aka The Outing) Blu-ray release by Vinegar Syndrome is a highly appreciated mid 80s supernatural horror film. Customers praise its special features, transfer quality, and artwork. The film is noted for its practical effects and enjoyable horror elements, making it a solid low-budget horror movie.

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Transfer Quality (12%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great transfer and artwork of the film, mentioning it multiple times.

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Review highlights

"Transfer looks great and the special features included are a great bonus." — Ant D.
"Slip artwork is great, awesome practical effects, overall the movie looks great!" — Austen B.
"The slipcover artwork looks great and the film itself looks as good as possible!" — Brandon T.

Reviews

Make a wish if you dare. . then buy this

"Very very cool Djinn terror film with excellent practical effects. Fantastic presentation and print from VS. . . as usual."

— Misti I. (5/5)

Solid Low Budget Creature Film

"This is a low budget creature film. The creature is kept out of the film until the end probably due to the budget. It has an interesting locale for some of the feature as the kids lock themselves into a museum. The characters are all pretty disposable and with a name like The Lamp I expected wish fulfillment gone wrong. Worth a look if you like creatures."

— Nathan L. (3/5)

Fun Premise

"3. 5 stars. The plot of an evil djinn run amok in a museum is great, and I love how it references at-the-time current pop culture, such as Guess Jeans and Indiana Jones. Dumb, but fun."

— Lucas B. (3/5)

The Lamp

"A very fun supernatural slasher. A little different than your average slasher, which I appreciated."

— Mitch O. (4/5)

Classic horror movie!

"Great restoration for this 80s horror movie, which is creepy and fun at the same time! Quite a classic. I was able to purchase this with the awesome art slipcover as well!!"

— Jonathan W. (4/5)

Fun flick

"Loads of fun, interviews, cool slip cover art, recommended!"

— Valentins S. (5/5)

Charming and fun horror flick!!

"This was an awesome purchase. Another great blind buy that I got just by watching some reviews and fell in love with it. This is a fantastic and over the top film that was made with a lot of love. As always, the VinSyn extras are always beautifully delivered. Get one for you!!"

— GILBERTO C. (5/5)

Museum Field Trip Gone Wrong

"An ok film offering a unique take on the Djinn legend. It begins promising but loses momentum toward the end. It’s always good to see a movie produced in Houston. The restoration is impressive."

— Noel H. (4/5)

Good 80’s Horror

"Hadn’t seen this since vhs release in the 80’s. Good kills and fun watch."

— Chip C. (5/5)

The movie was a fun

"The movie was a fun watch, this was the kind of movie i used to rent from the video stores."

— Ralph H. (4/5)