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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 7,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Environmental Protection Agency officer Steve Malone (Terry Kinney, The Firm) travels to a US Army base in rural Alabama to investigate potentially toxic materials which have been causing curious symptoms amongst soldiers. His family — teenage daughter Marti (Gabrielle Anwar, Scent of a Woman), young son Andy (Reilly Murphy, Dangerous Game), and wife Carol (Meg Tilly, Psycho II) — go along for the ride and begin interacting with, and being threatened by, locals who are visibly unwell. As events unfold on and around the Army base, it becomes eerily apparent that increasing numbers of people are being replaced by alien replicants while they sleep.
The third feature film adaptation of Jack Finney’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, following films by Don Siegel in 1956 and Philip Kaufman in 1978, 1993’s succinctly-titled Body Snatchers served as the major studio debut for noted indie stalwart and provocateur Abel Ferrara. Featuring a crew assembled of Ferrara regulars — screenwriter Nicholas St. John (King of New York, Ms. 45), editor Anthony Redman (Dangerous Game), cinematographer Bojan Bazelli (China Girl), and composer Joe Delia (The Driller Killer, Bad Lieutenant) — alongside a game ensemble cast that also includes R. Lee Ermy (Full Metal Jacket) and Forest Whitaker (Platoon), Body Snatchers is a bold adaptation of an iconic story devised for a Gen-X audience. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present Abel Ferrara’s oft-overlooked sci-fi thriller in a new 4K restoration accompanied by new interviews with the crew, including Ferrara himself.
directed by: Abel Ferrara
starring: Terry Kinney, Meg Tilly, Gabrielle Anwar, Reilly Murphy, R. Lee Ermy, Forest Whitaker
1993 / 87 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.9210525 / 5 from 38 reviews.
This limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set of 'Body Snatchers' is highly appreciated for its beautiful release, great film quality, and excellent transfer. It includes a 40-page book and is limited to 7,000 units, making it a must-have for fans of the sci-fi thriller genre.
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"The scene where Jennifer Tilly speechifies is one of the scariest horror scenes of the 90s. Overall I did this entry in the Body Snatchers canon - not as much as the first two but a worthy successor. It's certainly better than the Nicole Kidman one."
"Fantastic features. Superb image. I love it when a director gets out of his comfort zone, there he can reveal his craft. Ferrari did a very good job. Not as good as Kaufman’s version but much more ominous. And greatly lit too. Now what about doing justice to a forgotten film ; « Riders of the Story » (aka « The American Way ») from Maurice Phillips ?"
"One of my favorite Ferrara movies, it’s the best version of Body Snatchers in my opinion. 4k remaster looks very good and the extras are amazing. Packaging is great as well, as usual with VS stuff."
"Another quality release. 10/10 in every way except for the artwork. We need more releases that maintain the original poster art for the entire packaging. Other than that, thank you for another outstanding release, Vinegar Syndrome."
"Body Snatchers is a underrated 90s remake that caputures the spirit of the original, but also does its own thing. Vinegar Syndrome gives this film the VIP treatment with a killer 4K transfer and its loaded with extras. Definitely the definitive edition."
"Great movie with some creepy moments. Image quality is top notch and looks great. The same goes for the audio which is no surprise."
"Vinegar Syndrome rules once again with the extraordinary 4K transfer of BODY SNATCHERS. This is the BEST edition ever for Abel Ferrara’s overlooked gem costarring an amazing Meg Tilly. Definitely worth a purchase!!"
"Fantastic film by Abel Ferrara, very underrated. Excellent scan and restoration and great bonus features. Always love hearing Ferrara talk."
"Another home run from VS. This version of Body Snatchers is great, don’t sleep on it. Abel Ferrara does a nice job with the material. Packaging is top tier as usual."
"Very well made and entertaining Invasion of the Body Snatchers movie. Think of it as similar but in a different location. An Army base."
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