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Ezra Cobb leads a simple life on an isolated family farm with his overbearing, god-fearing mother, who spends her days ranting about the evils of women and the sins of the flesh. When Ma Cobb suddenly and violently expires, Ezra is plunged into a deep despair, and his already troubled mind crosses over into full-blown psychopathy. Wracked with loneliness, Ezra begins plundering the local graveyard to obtain companions to bring home with him, starting with his dear mother, whom he props up in her bed and holds conversations with. But soon, even this collection of cadavers isn’t company enough for old Ez’, and he decides to turn his attention to fresher subjects…
Based on the real-life case of the “Plainfield Ghoul” Ed Gein - the infamous Wisconsin murderer and graverobber whose exploits similarly inspired the likes of Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and The Silence of the Lambs - 1974’s DERANGED offers up one of the most faithful cinematic retellings of this true-crime story, with Roberts Blossom (Home Alone) delivering a chilling and highly credible central performance as Ezra Cobb. Co-directed by Jeff Gillen and Alan Ormsby (who also penned Bob Clark’s Deathdream), and with early special effects work from a young Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead) - some of which proved so gruesomely effective that they had to be excised to secure the film a theatrical release - Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to disinter the fully unexpurgated version of DERANGED for its world UHD premiere, newly restored in 4K from its original camera negative and loaded with a ghoulish array of new and archival extras.
directed by: Jeff Gillen, Alan Ormsby
starring: Roberts Blossom, Cosette Lee, Leslie Carlson, Marian Waldman, Brian Smegal
1974 / 83 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
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Overall rating: 4.7340426 / 5 from 188 reviews.
Deranged is a highly acclaimed limited edition horror film, praised for its fantastic visuals, excellent 4K transfer, and chilling performances. The special features and extras, including commentary tracks and interviews, add significant value. The packaging is also highly appreciated for its quality and attention to detail.
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"A decent exploitation retelling of Ed Gein. The film still manages a grimy, low-budget 70s horror feel, though it's unlikely to shock viewers already familiar with Texas Chain Saw. The HDR restoration looks impressive as always."
"An absolute favourite of mine, one that I've owned on everything since VHS. I'm honestly not sure how much of an upgrade the UHD is, but I don't expect to ever have to buy this again. Good extras, and I like the artwork."
"Deranged is a chilling and expertly crafted horror film that transforms a true-crime-inspired story into an unforgettable character study. The central performance is both unsettling and strangely sympathetic, giving the film remarkable emotional depth. It remains a gripping cult classic thanks to its eerie atmosphere, strong storytelling, and haunting realism."
"Despite DERANGED being one of my longtime favorites, I realized when I popped this disc in that I haven't watched it since the DVD era. What a treat to revisit it with this gorgeous restoration. An other lovely upgrade I'm pleased to own. If I had to pick one thing to complain about, it would be the reversible cover with red-only original art. But what would be the point? Great release!"
"This movie is a lesser brother to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but with more blood, gore and even some humor. The restoration is amazing and the overall package is great as always. Roberts Blossom gives the movie it's pedigree, and he really goes for it in this performance. The 4K presentation is not to be missed."
"Very interesting telling of the Ed Gein story with a great performance and lots of good extras on the disc"
"One of the earliest films that showcased necrophilia in such a bleak horrific way. A solid 4K release that feels right at home with Vin Syn."
"This movie is exactly as advertised. . . Deranged. based on the famous killer Ed Gein, this movie does a nice job creating an uneasy atmosphere. Nice picture quality as well."
"Still the best Ed Gein story. Great extras and 4k!"
"Not perfect but still fun"
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