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 7,000units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Héctor (Karra Elejalde) lives with his wife Clara (Candela Fernández) in the peaceful Spanish countryside. One day, while relaxing in their backyard, Héctor spies a woman removing her clothes in a nearby forest via his binoculars. Once alone, he travels to her location to find the woman naked and presumably dead. He is attacked by an unknown, bandaged man, causing him to run further into the forest, where he stumbles upon a top-secret research facility, which happens to be home to a time machine. Upon meeting El Joven (played by director Nacho Vigalondo), a scientist in control of the facility and its machine, Héctor travels back in time one hour. Operating against El Joven’s wishes, Héctor leaves the facility, setting off a series of events with increasingly dark consequences.
The feature film debut of writer/director Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal, Open Windows), TIMECRIMES is an audacious mash-up of science fiction, horror, and murder mystery. Shot entirely on Super 16mm film by Spanish cinematographer Flavio Martínez Labiano (The Day of the Beast), a frequent collaborator of Álex de la Iglesia, and featuring almost entirely analog effects, TIMECRIMES is a lovingly old-fashioned throwback to the sci-fi films of the 60s and 70s while retaining much of the expected excesses of the genre films of the 2000s. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present Nacho Vigalondo’s impeccably crafted, often very nasty, journey through time in a brand new 4K restoration of its 35mm DI negative for its world UHD premiere.
directed by: Nacho Vigalondo starring: Karra Elejalde, Nacho Vigalondo, Candela Fernández, Bárbara Goenaga 2007 / 92 min / 1.85:1 / Spanish, English 5.1 Surround
Additional info:
2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm DI negative
Brand new commentary track with writer/director/actor Nacho Vigalondo, moderated by Justin Laliberty
Brand new commentary track with writer and podcaster Alexandra West
Archival commentary track with Nacho Vigalondo
"Bigger than Me" (18 min) - a brand new interview with Nacho Vigalondo
"Rewind. Repeat. Revisit." (13 min) - a brand new video essay by film scholar Dr. Valeria Villegas Lindvall and EmeErre
Alternate chronological edit of Timecrimes (69 min)
"The Making of Timecrimes" (44 min) - an archival documentary from 2008
"The Makeup of Timecrimes" (6 min) - an archival featurette from 2008
Archival cast & crew interviews (10 min)
Footage from the Timecrimes promotional internet game (33 min)
"7:35 de la mañana" (8 min) - an Oscar® Nominated short film from 2003, directed by Nacho Vigalondo
Spanish trailer
English trailer
40-page perfect-bound book with essays by: Charles Bramesco, Mary Beth McAndrews, Katie Rife
Reversible sleeve artwork
Newly translated English subtitles
Overall rating: 4.872549 / 5 from 102 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Timecrimes is a highly acclaimed sci-fi film presented in a beautifully restored 4K UHD set. It includes a 40-page book, reversible sleeve artwork, and various bonus features. The package is limited to 7,000 units and available only on the website and select indie retailers.
Summary topics
Film Quality (29%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the movie is great and the best time travel movie.
Package Presentation (24%): Many customers loved the film, describing it as a great sci-fi classic and a beautiful package.
Commentary Tracks (%): The set includes brand new commentary tracks with writer/director/actor Nacho Vigalondo and writer and podcaster Alexandra West, as well as an archival commentary track with Nacho Vigalondo.
Limited Edition (%): This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo, designed by Adam Maida, and is limited to 7,000 units.
"Amazing little movie with a great story and twist." — Robert A.
"Timecrimes is one of those rare films that proves you don’t need a big budget to deliver big ideas." — Tim L.
"Good movie 4k looks good case nice work" — Jose G.
Reviews
sci-fi classic!!
"awesome sci fi film that looks incredible with this restoration and is chalk full of extras. cant recommend this mindfuck enough. just an awesome mexican movie. please watch if you love noir and sci-fi."
— Cameron C. (5/5)
An exceptionally solid sci-fi film about the dangers of time travel. .
"Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo knocks it out of the park, on his first full-length feature film. The directing, writing, and execution are all top-notch on this one. Especially, when dealing with the multiple time-loops and their consequences. It's a smart sci-fi film about a guy making some not-so-smart decisions, and his attempts to correct them, while dealing with technology beyond his comprehension. Nice transfer and box packaging. Definite recommendation."
— Jason C. (5/5)
Los Cronocrimenes is a great 4k rendering of 16mm
"“Los Cronocrimenes” might be one of the best unsung films of the aughts. I put it off forever and watched it today to celebrate “Giallo July” despite it being an unconventional Gialli . It worked for the masked killer element it bring a beautiful hybrid of genres Vinegar Syndrome specializes in and for a 16mm film I was impressed by the 4k."
— Sean S. (5/5)
Love the art
"Finally a 4K LE of a very interesting cult-classic!"
— Alexander N. (5/5)
Fun title great watch
"I was at the edge of my seat when I saw this film the first time. Knew when it showed up on VS that I needed to own to share with my partner. The film is compelling sci-fi tale."
— Kijana A. (5/5)
The only thing missing is a Huey Lewis soundtrack
"Although watching someone repeatedly ruin their own life lands a little too close to home, I’m glad I waited for this to arrive on 4K. This is a spectacular release of one of my favorite time travel films and VS has done in justice - with an amazing assortment of special features."
— Paul C. (5/5)
Safe and fast
"Nicely packed and quick arrival taking into account that it came from USA to Europe."
— Marcin R. (5/5)
No thanks
"This movie in my opinion is way over rated. A decent film but not what people were making it out to be. Packaging was nice as always"
— Anthony G. (3/5)
Excellent edition
"Amazing release of an incredible movie! If you like smart time loop movies than this is for you!"
— Kyle K. (5/5)
Timecrimes is a fun time
"Heard a ton about this film when it came out but never sat down to watch it. With VS putting out the definitive edition of it I gave it a shot and wasn't disappointed. Fun, head scratching time travel film with some great suspense. The extra features were a fun dive as well."
— Cody B. (5/5)
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