Rad is a great film!
"Rad is so much fun. Great biking sequences. And the LED VHS are a great collectors item. Don't skip out on the 4k if you can get it, but the VHS is also great!"
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This special Limited Edition Deluxe VHS Light Case (designed by JJ Harrison) comes with a Custom Molded Clear Shell VHS. It was limited to just 500 units and is sold out. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Degausser Video is a brand new label created by several of the devious minds behind VS, which will bring to Blu-ray deluxe editions of both canonical and under-seen shot on video (SOV) genre cinema, in addition to work shot on film, but edited on tape, wherein the original film materials are believed to be lost or destroyed. Similar to Vinegar Syndrome's focus on FILM preservation, Degausser will work only from original analogue tape materials with an emphasis on maintaining the aesthetics inherent to each respective video format. Additionally, each title released by Degausser will be made available in an ultra limited "new" VHS edition, fitted in a custom designed hard shell light box.
Cru Jones is the fastest and most talented BMX rider in his small logging town. When Duke Best, owner of Mongoose Bicycles, decides to hold a competition at a nearly impossible-to-complete BMX racing course named Hell Track, Cru decides that it's his destiny to compete in the race, which offers a winning cash prize of $100,000. But unknown to Cru, Duke has concocted the race as a publicity stunt to promote his own top rider, Bart Taylor, and begins to do everything in his power to prevent Cru from being able to enter into the competition. To make matters even more complicated, Cru soon learns that the race is scheduled the same day he's supposed to take the SATs and finds himself with a choice between his future in college and a race where all odds are stacked against him...
Among the most beloved films to emerge from the mid 80s BMX bike craze, RAD has developed an ever-growing cult audience, and stars Bill Allen (Born on the 4th of July), Lori Loughlin (TV’s Full House), two time Academy Award nominee Talia Shire (Rocky, The Godfather), Golden Globe nominee Jack Weston (Dirty Dancing), real life Olympic champion Bart Connor and more. Directed by prolific stuntman and filmmaker Hal Needham (Smokey and the Bandit) and featuring stunning photography by Richard Leiterman (Stephen King's It [1990]), this fun, fast paced, and inspiration for many future pro BMX superstars makes its belated Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD debut from Vinegar Syndrome, in a brand new, breathtaking 4K restoration from its original 35mm camera negative.
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Bill Allen, Lori Loughlin, Talia Shire, Jack Weston, Bart Connor
1986 / 91 min / 1.85:1
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 80 reviews.
This Limited Edition Deluxe VHS Light Case, featuring the beloved 80s BMX movie 'RAD', is highly praised for its presentation, collectible value, and stunning visual quality. Customers appreciate the fantastic packaging, amazing lights, and the overall look of the product. The movie itself is celebrated as a favorite from the 80s BMX craze, making this release a must-have for collectors and fans alike.
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"Rad is so much fun. Great biking sequences. And the LED VHS are a great collectors item. Don't skip out on the 4k if you can get it, but the VHS is also great!"
"The presentation and quality of this vhs looks beautiful. Open this box up for a friend who loves vhs as much as you do and watch their eyes literally light up."
"Awesome edition to the VHS line. Thus needed to be done. I want liquid sky, blood harvest, frogtown, and jack frost now!!"
"Amazing movie sweet release"
"It's a wonderful addition of this movie"
"Love the packaging, the artwork is awesome, the overall design makes this a must-have fantastic addition to any Rad collector!"
"Awesome!"
"Rad is already a film I enjoyed, and the light-up VHS packaging just makes it that much cooler to me!"
"Rad has always been a cult favorite, but this Limited Edition Deluxe LED VHS release turns it into a full-blown collector’s dream. The presentation is jaw-dropping — the glowing LED case immediately grabs attention, blending that classic VHS rental-store nostalgia with modern boutique craftsmanship. It’s more than packaging; it’s a statement piece that perfectly fits the film’s 80s energy. The artwork is stunning. Bold colors, dynamic illustrations, and clean design bring the BMX madness of Rad to life before you even hit play. It captures everything that made the movie an underground legend — energy, rebellion, and pure 80s style. There aren’t enough words to describe how fun this release is. It’s the kind of edition that reminds collectors why they fell in love with physical media in the first place. Every detail — from the LED glow to the sharp restoration and high-quality materials — shows the level of care Vinegar Syndrome is known for. For fans of 80s cinema and boutique packaging, Rad is an absolute knockout. A flawless presentation, breathtaking artwork, and the perfect tribute to a cult classic that still lives up to its name."
"Rad is my favorite 80s movie, I remember loving it as a kid. So glad this awesome VHS light up box came back in stock, I missed the original release."
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