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Notice: please click HERE for the limited edition "catalog box" designed by artist Tony Stella. This box is meant to hold the following Rudy Ray Moore Blu-ray releases: DOLEMITE, THE HUMAN TORNADO, PETEY WHEATSTRAW and DISCO GODFATHER.
Rudy Ray Moore is Petey Wheatstraw, whose talent for comedy is only topped by his gift for Kung-Fu. When his arch rivals, Leroy and Skillet, massacre him and his friends, Petey ends up in Hell and is given a unique opportunity: in exchange for his and his friends' return to earth, he must wed Satan's daughter. The only problem: she's the ugliest woman he's ever seen! Will Petey be able to defeat Satan with his magic pimp cane or will he be forced to become the Devil's son-in-law?
Rudy Ray Moore's third theatrical feature, PETEY WHEATSTRAW is a raucous and ridiculous blending of action, horror, and Moore's signature brand of raunchy humor. Written and directed by Cliff Roquemore, PETEY is perhaps the craziest of all of Moore's films and is coming to Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm camera negative.
directed by: Cliff Roquemore
starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Jimmy Lynch, Leroy Daniels, Ernest Mayhand, Ebony Wright, G. Tito Shaw
1977 / 99 minutes / Color / 1.85:1
Additional info:
- Region free Blu-ray and DVD combo pack.
- All extras on both formats.
- Scanned and restored in 2k from 35mm original camera negative
- "I, Dolemite Part III" making-of documentary
- Commentary track with Rudy Ray Moore's biographer, Mark Jason Murray, co-star Jimmy Lynch & director Cliff Roquemore.
- "Shooting Locations Revisited" featurette with Rudy Ray Moore
- Soundtrack Ì_Ì_å¢ Promotional still gallery
- DISCO GODFATHER - theatrical trailer
- THE HUMAN TORNADO - theatrical trailer
- DOLEMITE - theatrical trailer
- Reversible cover artwork by Jay Shaw
- English SDH Subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5609756 / 5 from 41 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Petey Wheatstraw, a raucous blend of action, horror, and raunchy humor, is highly appreciated by customers for its wild nature and being one of the best Rudy Ray Moore releases. The alternate cover artwork is also praised, and the film is newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm camera negative.
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- Film Quality (23%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the film, stating that it is absolutely wild and the best release.
- Cover Artwork (14%): Customers appreciated the great cover artwork, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Rudy Ray Moore Release (14%): Customers raved about the Rudy Ray Moore release, calling it one of the best ever.
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Review highlights
- "This blu-ray gives this classic film the love it deserves, with a lovely transfer and plenty of informative extras." —
- "This release also features reversible cover artwork, which only adds to its coolness quotient." —
- "Great alternate cover artwork." —
Reviews
One of the best
"Easily one of the best Vinegar Syndrome releases ever. It's endlessly entertaining and I prefer the wacky charm of this one to Dolemite, one of his better known films. Petey Wheatstraw has never looked better: the transfer is excellent. Love the soundtrack too. . ."
Petey Wheatstraw
"Had lots of fun watching this movie! From start to finish, this movie is really something else. Some of the best "marshall arts" I've seen in a movie 👀. Extras were great too!"
Petey Wheatstraw
"Weird small film, I'm happy that VS is releasing this kind of movies. Art work is also very nice."
Petey Wheatstraw
"Blaxploitation classic."
Rudy Ray Moore
"Rudy Ray Moore movies are all great fun! Unfortunately they are now OOP . Worth seeking out! Absolutely recommended."
Petey wheatstraw
"This is one of my favorite vinegar syndrome releases"
another OOP one
"I was glad to finally get this on the OOP sale on NY. While a movie not for everyone but one that is great to have in the collection as a benchmark of that era. There is a lot of heart in the rudy ray moore stuff."
Must Have
"The strongest Rudy Ray Moore film. Must have."
Petey Wheatstraw
"My favorite Rudy Ray Moore film. Buy it, watch it multiple times. So quotable, so damn fun. Gorgeous restoration."