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This listing is for the standard edition 4k UHD/BD Combo. The limited edition rigid slipcase (designed by Earl Kess & Sam Lee Turner) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Since launching in 2016, Gunpowder & Sky has released 30+ feature films in partnership with leading services including HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and Starz. As an independent studio, they're known for groundbreaking music and pop-culture documentaries alongside narrative and genre cinema all of which manage to transgress conventions. In partnership with OCN, Gunpowder & Sky will release new titles on UHD and blu-ray alongside upgrades of current home video editions - with an attention to the best quality possible for home video and elaborate packaging. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Summer, 1984: The perfect time to be 15 years old and free. But when neighborhood conspiracy theorist Davey Armstrong begins to suspect his police officer neighbor might be the serial killer all over the local news, he and his three best friends begin an investigation that soon turns dangerous.
directed by: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell
starring: Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery
2018 / 105 min / 2.39:1 / English 5.1 Surround
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Overall rating: 4.7185187 / 5 from 135 reviews.
Summer of 84 is a highly praised 4K UHD/BD Combo with excellent presentation, superb picture quality, and a fantastic synth score. Customers appreciated the thrilling indie film, describing it as nostalgic and fun. The release was also highly acclaimed, with many calling it one of their favorite releases.
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"Summer of '84 is a tense thriller with horror ingredients wrapped in a coming-of-age package. . . and It is phenomenal. It's like the eighties kind of movies but with a grimm tons. The edition features a great transfer in 4k, that makes the movie see different from the usual scan of other "dark" films. Highly recommended."
"One of my favorite discoveries. Watched it two days in a row which I almost never do. Was surprised to see Rich Sommer who I only knew as a side character on the Office. Really clever and thrilling. Score is phenomenal!"
"Summer of 84 is an extremely clever take on the "kids go on a perilous adventure" films that were so popular in the 80's, but with a twist I dare not spoil here. The period details, excellent cinematography, synth score, and child performances are all noteworthy, but it's the direction of the narrative and accompanying tone that set this apart. Buckle in for this one. The 4K edition captures this in glorious fashion, highlighting the excellent night time lighting in particular. Bonus features are copious and juicy, with a great commentary track from the charming directing team (RKSS), interviews, storyboards, an amusing short film, etc. It's also worth mentioning how nice it is to receive a 4K UHD disc that plays with no errors straight out of the box, not requiring repeated attempts to wipe off residue from the manufacturing process. No one does it better than Vinegar Syndrome."
"The streaming sleeper hit. I slept on this for a long time, glad I grabbed it, loved the film. Amazing 4k presentation and decent extras."
"Same 80's nostalgia, kids-on-bikes setup as Stranger Things, but it trades sci-fi and supernatural elements for a grounded, darker serial-killer mystery. Really enjoyed this one!"
"This film had nostalgia written all over it and really reminded me of stranger things. But not nearly as good. It had a very creepy essence to it but I still liked it. Worth a watch for sure"
"Nostalgic suburban horror with a surprisingly dark and effective payoff. It starts light but commits hard to its unsettling finale, which really sticks the landing. packed with features as usual and the scan is done very well."
"Like It but with a better ending, Summer of 84 is the kind of genre cinema we need more of. Tense and unsettling it's a film that builds and builds towards an ending that comes out of left field and does away with genre expectation ending with one of the best downer finales in a long time. Sadly takes on a very different look and feel considering the crimes of one of the directors,"
"My take is that It is a cool movie that was a lot of fun to watch! I always love the unique VS service of allowing you to stack as many movies as you like in your cart during any release period and shipping them for free! The slipcover is awesome, as always with anything VS or their awesome partner Labels release! The peerless VS restoration scan process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
"While Summer of 84 is a more recently produced film, the throwback setting and entire feel of the film calls back to some of the more fun 80s slashers that we know and love. Great casting, full of suspense, and high quality thriller sure to make it worthy of a repeat watch."
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