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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo. The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The original limited edition splitcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The standard edition version is identical, aside from the slipcover.

In a post-nuclear holocaust wasteland, Sam Hell ("Rowdy" Roddy Piper) is like most other survivors; a nomadic scavenger roaming the bombed out remnants of the world for food and survival gear. But Sam is also harboring a major secret that even he isn't aware of: he's the last fertile man on Earth. As unexpected pregnancies are discovered, the remnants of the government decide to capture him and, with the aid of scientist Spangle, fit him with a secure chastity belt to ensure his virility is used only when needed. After learning of a group of supposed virgins who are being held captive by frog-mutant savages, Sam is sent on a rescue mission to free the women and then, of course, impregnate them. Is he up for the job? You bet...

An 'only in the 80s' hybrid of post apocalyptic sci-fi weirdness, cynical humor, and horror touches, director Donald G. Jackson's HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN is every bit as crazy as its title implies. Co-starring Sandahl Bergman (Conan the Barbarian), Rory Calhoun (Angel), and featuring a supporting performance from Nicholas Worth (Don't Answer the Phone), Vinegar Syndrome presents HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN on Blu-ray in North America for the first time, in a brand new, 4k restoration.

directed by: Donald G. Jackson
starring: Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, Julius LeFlore, William Smith, Kristi Somers, Nicholas Worth, Cec Verrell
1988 / 86 min / 1.85:1

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm interpositive
Audio commentary with cinematographer/director Donald G. Jackson and writer/producer Randall Frakes
”Mean and Green" - a video interview with Randall Frakes
”Grappling with Green Gargantuans" - a video interview with lead actor "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
”Amphibian Armageddon" - a video interview with actor Brian Frank
”Creature Feature Creator" - a video interview with f/x artist Steve Wang
Extended Scene
Theatrical Trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6526947 / 5 from 334 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Hell Comes to Frogtown is a highly enjoyable, post-apocalyptic sci-fi film with great practical effects and make-up. Customers praised the stunning 4k transfer, the amazing slipcover, and the excellent release. The movie offers great silly fun with decent creature effects, making it a fantastic choice for fans of the genre.

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Enjoyment Level: 6%
Practical Effects: 8%
Video Transfer Quality: 9%
Slipcover Aesthetics: 9%
Product Release Quality: 11%

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Review highlights

"Lovely slip, film looks great and is still bonkers" — Stephen B.
"Such a fun little apocalyptic flick with some great practical effects." — james b.
"Absolutely loved and adored every noise, grunt, dialogue, movement and ribbit that these frogs made." — bradley w.

Reviews

Family Favorite!

"This was a frequent rental of my brother and I when we were kids. To finally own this movie with this quality is a dream come true. I got the special limited slipcover version and it's very cool!"

— Sean H. (5/5)

Roddy Piper is the best

"frogtown rules"

— Raffaele V. (5/5)

What in the Sam Hell???

"Synopsis: In a post apocalyptic future where the majority of the earths population is dead and the rest are mostly sterile it's up to Cocksman extraordinaire Sam Hell to save the world. Sam has his vast criminal record expunged and reluctantly becomes a provisional government employee. His first mission is to travel with the sexy doctor Spangle and sexy soldier Centinella to Frogtown, a town inhabited by giant mutant frogs, to rescue and impregnate a group of fertile women that are being held captive by the evil Commander Toty. Review: The frogs look amazing and the whole story is so ridiculous it seems like an adult film script had all the hardcore stuff cut out and made into a legitimate film. Hell Comes to Frogtown is a lot of fun that takes itself seriously enough to not be cheesy and be an above average action flick with a crazy story and rich background. It really made me want to see more of Frogtown and it's various inhabitants. Carnage Count 2/5 Sleaze Score 2/5"

— Brett J. (4/5)

One Of My Favorite Films Given The Peerless VS Treatment!

"This wonderful flick is a big slice of 80's nostalgia! The cast is terrific with the one and only Rowdy Roddy Piper leading the way! This movie is very funny and entertaining throughout! The extras are also really cool! The peerless VS restoration 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!"

— Paul K. (5/5)

Roddy Piper Rules the Wasteland

"Vinegar Syndrome delivers a fun and faithful Blu-ray release of Hell Comes to Frogtown. The image is clean and stable, bringing out the quirky production design and Roddy Piper’s unforgettable presence. Colors are vibrant, and the transfer preserves the film’s gritty, low-budget charm. Audio is clear and solid, letting the action and humor shine. Bonus features offer great insight into this offbeat cult favorite. A must-have for fans of ’80s sci-fi and cult cinema."

— Tommy R. (4/5)

Fun little movie with practical effects

"Hell Comes to Frogtown is a pun. Sam Hell is one of the few fertile males in a matriarchy that rose after the apocalypse. He must rescue a group of female humans from frog-humanoids. Let the science-fiction/ comedy begin. The movie is a riot with several twists and terrific prosthetic frog effects."

— Raymond T. (4/5)