Sold Out / OOP
This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
After being released from prison for a brutal assault in which he too was a victim, Terry returns home to his mother's (Ann Sothern) boarding house. Unable to cope with his freedom and uncertain about how to appease his ever growing desire to harm those around him, Terry finds solace in playing violent practical jokes. But when an attractive young woman (Cindy Williams) moves into the boarding house, Terry finds himself overpowered by violent impulses and, in a fit of rage, accidentally murders the woman. Now engulfed by bloodlust, it's not long before he begins seeking out more victims...
A brooding study on the nurturing of a serial killer, acclaimed filmmaker Curtis Harrington's (NIGHT TIDE, RUBY) THE KILLING KIND remains an unsettling depiction of violent mental illness. Featuring John Savage (THE DEER HUNTER), as Terry, in his first starring role, and lushly photographed by Mario Tosi (CARRIE), Vinegar Syndrome presents this unforgettable study in psychosis on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative.
directed by: Curtis Harrington
starring: John Savage, Ann Sothern, Ruth Roman, Luana Anders, Cindy Williams, Sue Bernard
1973 / 95 minutes / Color / 1.85:1 OAR
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Overall rating: 4.4814816 / 5 from 54 reviews.
The Killing Kind is a highly acclaimed thriller Blu-ray/DVD combo, featuring chilling performances by John Savage and Ann Sothern. Customers praise its great atmosphere and unsettling depiction of violent mental illness. The release is newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative, with archival interviews and historical commentary.
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"The main character loves movies and chocolate milk so unfortunately he is basically me :/ In all seriousness this is a very tense and dark film, one in which you hope not to see yourself in the main character. Great release, hoping to see more from this director!"
"Picked this up during the OOP restock because I loved Night Tide and this is from the same director. It’s a nice release with some good bonus features. If you come across it, I’d say it’s worth the pickup."
"This is an effectively creepy little film! The Killing Kind explores the psyche of a budding serial killer through multiple layers of victimhood."
"Excellent release and at a great price too! Recommended for people who like films such as The Witch Who Came From The Sea (1976)"
"Dark movie but a great release as usual from VS"
"A young Terry Lambert returns home after serving a prison sentence for a gang rape he was forced to participate in. He seeks revenge on his lawyer and the girl who framed him."
"Vinegar Syndrome delivers a gem with a new transfer in this slow-burn psychodrama that plays like a seedy prequel to Psycho. John Savage is unforgettable in his portrayal as a violent, sexually repressed young man obsessed with movies and chocolate milk, warped by a mother who infantilizes and enables him in deeply unsettling ways. Curtis Harrington carefully escalates the mood until it is both tragic and terrifying, with hints that the son is not a monster apart from his mother but rather her traits taken to their extreme. The final images carry a sting of ambiguity that lingers. Savage’s performance, shifting from shy charm to chilling violence in seconds, is extraordinary, and the supporting cast matches the intensity. Equal parts dark comedy, raunch, and unsettling psychological horror, this Blu-ray is a gift for fans of Psycho or Bob Clark’s Deathdream."
"I love 70s films and this was a good one. It was nice seeing Cindy Williams in it, maybe her first role. When she jumps in the shower with John Savage and he doesn't do anything, it's like. . . . . WHAT!?!?!"
"70’s serial killer flick, well worth the watch !!"
"A classic"
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