Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcase of a 4K UHD/Blu-ray originally released in 2024. It is not included in any subscription, nor will a subscriber coupon be issued. Due to licensing constraints, we will not be offering a "case-only" version of this product.
This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a brand new spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 3,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition deluxe box (designed by Tony Stella) was limited to 8,000 units and is sold out.
Set during the height of the Vietnam War and deep in the swamps of Louisiana, a group of National Guardsmen have been ordered to partake in a simulated jungle exploration in an isolated part of Cajun country. After getting lost during the training mission, the soldiers commandeer canoes belonging to the locals in order to take a shortcut. When the rightful owners discover the soldiers with their property, the situation spirals out of control leaving one man dead and the soldiers caught in a deadly game of retribution. What follows is a bloody fight for survival as, with only their wits and blanks for ammunition, the soldiers will have to journey deeper and deeper into the bayou as they’re forced to face the brutal reality of Cajun justice...
An intensely violent war metaphor filmed on location in the Louisiana Bayou, director and co-writer Walter Hill’s (The Warriors, 48 Hrs.) acclaimed “backwoods” survival thriller, SOUTHERN COMFORT features an all-star cast headlined by Oscar winner Keith Carradine (Nashville), Emmy winner Powers Booth (Red Dawn), Fred Ward (Short Cuts), T.K. Carter (John Carpenter’s The Thing), and Emmy winner Peter Coyote (Bitter Moon). Vinegar Syndrome Ultra is proud to present SOUTHERN COMFORT in 4K UHD for the first time, newly restored and loaded with extras.
directed by: Walter Hill starring: Keith Carradine, Powers Booth, Fred Ward, T.K. Carter, Peter Coyote, Lewis Smith 1981 / 106 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm interpositive
Commentary track with Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film: Tragedy and Masculinity in the Films of Walter Hill
"Battle in the Bayou" (17 min) - brand new interview with co-writer / director Walter Hill
"Behind Enemy Lines" (26 min) - brand new featurette with editor Freeman A. Davies and assistant editor Lisa Zeno Churgin
"Soldiers, Not Mailmen" (17 min) - brand new interview with costumer Dan Moore
"Into the Unknown" (15 min) - brand new interview with film historian Wayne Byrne on Southern Comfort and the legacy of Walter Hill
Archival featurette featuring interviews with: co-writer / director Walter Hill and co-writer / producer David Giler, along with actors Powers Boothe, Keith Carradine, Peter Coyote and Lewis Smith (27 min)
Still gallery
Video trailer
Limited edition deluxe box includes a 40 page perfect bound book featuring essays by Nicolas Rapold, Justine Peres Smith and Matt Lynch (Note: only included with the deluxe box edition)
20-page booklet with an essay by author Brian Brems
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.8814554 / 5 from 852 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Southern Comfort, a 1981 survival thriller directed by Walter Hill, is celebrated for its stunning visuals, exceptional restoration, and high-quality packaging. The film, featuring an all-star cast, is praised for its brilliant storytelling and unforgettable performance. The 4K UHD release includes numerous extras, enhancing the viewing experience.
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Visual Quality (9%): Customers raved about how the film looks, with many describing it as phenomenal and beautiful.
Director Walter Hill (6%): It was noted by customers that Walter Hill is awesome and highly recommended for fans of the director.
Restoration Quality (6%): It was reported by customers that the restoration of this movie is beautiful and amazing, with top quality packaging and service.
Film Quality (25%): Many customers raved about the film, describing it as great, fantastic, brilliant, and unforgettable.
4K UHD Release (17%): Many customers raved about the VSU release, describing it as phenomenal, outstanding, and superb.
"Great old film and as usual VS provide an exceptional release with a great transfer , packaging and extras." — Kevin H.
"Great film, fantastic extras and transfer, packaging ain't too shabby, either!" — Kevin F.
"This movie is a great time and the 4k restoration is amazing, the transfer looks gorgeous." — Casey J.
Reviews
Well made film
"Blind buy based on the description and it didn't disappoint me at all. Cool movie that eluded me until now! Looks and sounds wonderful too, thanks to the VS restoration. Highly recommended."
— Sean H. (4/5)
Gritty masterpiece!
"This movie is an absolute classic and the tension builds up so well from start to finish. Vinegar Syndrome did an amazing job cleaning up the picture quality, making the swamp setting look incredibly detailed. The slipcover artwork is top-tier and looks awesome"
— Simon L. (5/5)
The ultimate southern comfort box set
"Superb box set. Great quality all round, the box alone is on par with any Imprint release which are a cut above most releases. The build quality and embossing are exceptional. The disc is a lovely transfer for this classic film. The extras are great and there are many many interesting and insightful featurettes. The two booklets just add even more to make this, dare I say it, the ultimate version available today."
— Andrew B. (5/5)
Southern Comfort = Cinema Bliss
"This was a blind buy for me, but a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed this movie, great transfer and really love the packaging. Great special features as always"
— Harry R. (5/5)
Most important war film made
"Dump truck of a movie. Saw on shudder and had to have this. The transfer is elite"
— Jesse M. (5/5)
Hi-Def Cajun Backwood Survival
"A gritty survival story with minimal character development. Excellent restoration, the HDR really pops on this film. The new slipcase variant artwork looks really nice. VS did a grat job with this one."
— Noel H. (4/5)
Classic Hicksploitation
"So pleased VS reissued this, as the original release sold out before I had a 4k player. . . and honestly, I think I prefer the new artwork on the packaging. One of my favourite hicksploitation films which unusually also plays with tropes of folk horror, and one of Walter Hills best. Looks fantastic in 4k and has some great interviews as extras. Highly recommended."
— Toby L. (5/5)
Home Cookin"
"I really liked this transfer of Southern Comfort. The colors align with the feel of this masterpiece of tension and drama. I also like another box set was really after the original sold out. Another hit out of the ballpark for Vinegar Syndrome."
— Jason K. (5/5)
What an adventure!
"Truly one of the most underrated action films of the last 50 years! And I can’t say enough about the transfer and packaging- once again Vinegar Syndrome has outdone itself. Don’t sleep on this one folks!"
— Matt T. (5/5)
Bayou Bash
"Tropic Thunder but 4 real"
— Nico C. (5/5)
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