This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 5,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
After finding a strange looking amulet, a young woman mysteriously vanishes. Her sister, Sandra, finding the police to be little help, turns to a rogue officer named Nick, who senses that something evil is afoot. However, the strange disappearance is only the beginning of a horrifying nightmare, as a Satanic sect, which worships the God Moloch, are determined to do anything in their power to retrieve the ancient amulet as a means of bringing their unholy master to life and ushering in Hell on Earth. It's up to Nick and Tamara to face off against not only the murderous cult, but their monstrous deity.
A low budget, high ambition, Texas shot Satanic thriller, Gary Marcum's THROUGH THE FIRE (which was released on VHS under the wildly misleading title of The Gates of Hell Part II) blends lo-fi special effects with a grimy, southern regional flavor. Starring Tom Campitelli (Dark Angel) and prolific character actor, John S. Davies (Robocop, Magnolia), Vinegar Syndrome brings this uniquely southern fried piece of 80s horror to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm internegative.
directed by: Gary Marcum
starring: Tamara Hext, Tom Campitelli, John S. Davies
1988 / 88 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 3.9137254 / 5 from 255 reviews.
Through The Fire, a limited edition Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, offers a restored 2K transfer, great packaging, and cool special effects. The slipcover artwork is highly appreciated, and the extras add interesting content. However, opinions on the acting are mixed.
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"There weren’t too many 80s horror films that focused on action, so that definitely gives this one a somewhat unique feel. I liked the aspect of them facing off against a cult, though I found myself getting a bit lost as to what was going on at times."
"Low budget watchable film. Probably wont revisit."
"Through the Fire is not going to change your life by any means, but this movie is a lot of fun. Bad acting and good death scenes, that's all I want!! The extras are another highlight of this Blu-ray and the transfer of the movie is top notch."
"I honestly bought this one because I thought the slipcover art was awesome, and I haven't watched it yet, but I'm very much excited to. This one also features some cool extra features that I'd want to check out, especially the listed extended cut (granted I like the movie enough). VS always puts a cool touch to everything they put out."
"This charmingly ambitious, low-budget Texas regional horror flick delivers a fun blend of cheesy 80s action and occult craziness."
"Great artwork for this regional schlocky horror flick! It has some make up and practical effects in the end worth waiting for."
"Despite a handful of decent practical effects, this one completely lost me. The storytelling feels unfocused, the direction amateurish, and the performances do little to build tension or payoff. An easy skip for me."
"I’m a sucker for this kind of regional cinema. Even common constructed sets and inserts have a regional authenticity. At times it’s deliriously disorienting - characters are introduced only to be killed off, seemingly with no ties to the plot (itself a bit hazy), others are referenced as vital but with no context whatsoever, voiceover internal monologue erupts halfway through one scene but not before or again for the rest of the movie. Acting styles clash within scenes, sincere but amateurish vs. semi-polished and professional. Decent to good overall."
"This was a very low-budget movie, but I vibed with the themes at play and there was a definite regional charm to the picture."
"Really nice transfer."
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