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Vinegar Syndrome

Angel

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The original limited edition Angel Collection boxset was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. All versions are identical, aside from the packaging.

Molly Stewart (Donna Wilkes, Jaws 2) is at the top of her class at the prestigious private high school she attends. But what her classmates and teachers don’t know is that Molly survives by working nights as a prostitute on Hollywood Blvd, in the company of her friends: a worldly transvestite, a retired cowboy movie star, and her cantankerous but kind-hearted landlady. However, her world begins to fall apart when a depraved, necrophiliac serial killer begins targeting LA’s streetwalkers. As more and more women fall victim to this vicious killer, Molly realizes that it’ll be up to her and her friends to take on the maniac before they too find themselves in his murderous sights…

Mixing brutal, slasher styled killing scenes with the sweetness of an afterschool special, Robert Vincent O’Neil’s (Blood Mania, Wonder Women) ANGEL is one of the seminal exploitation films of the early 80s. Co-starring Dick Shawn (The Producers), Rory Calhoun (Motel Hell), Susan Tyrrell (Cry Baby), Cliff Gorman (All That Jazz), and featuring beautiful cinematography by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) along with a memorable score by Craig Safan (Cheers), Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings ANGEL to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4K.

directed by: Robert Vincent O’Neil
starring: Donna Wilkes, Rory Calhoun, Susan Tyrrell, Cliff Gorman, Dick Shawn
1983 / 93 min / 1.85:1

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm interpositive
  • “Discovering an Angel” - an interview with co-writer/director Robert Vincent O’Neil
  • “Playing Both Sides” - an interview with actress Donna Wilkes
  • “A Chance Meeting” - an interview with co-writer Joseph Cala
  • “Angel’s Theme” - an interview with composer Craig Safan
  • Theatrical trailers for Angel, Avenging Angel and Angel III
  • Deleted scenes and outtakes (no sound)
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.72 / 5 from 400 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Angel Blu-ray slipcover is a limited edition release, featuring a stunning design and a newly restored 4K transfer of the classic 1980s exploitation film. Customers praise the fantastic visuals, excellent art, and the enjoyable characters. The film's unique charm and entertaining storyline make it a must-have for fans of the genre.

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  • Visual Quality: 12%
  • Slipcover Design: 10%
  • Film Quality: 16%
  • Character Appeal: 8%
  • Release Satisfaction: 11%

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Review highlights

  • "The transfers all look great and the movies themselves are huge fun!" — Brandon T.
  • "This transfer looks pristine without taking away the grit, and the new art for the slipcover is cool." — Luke M.
  • "Great edition, film looks way better than streaming, and enjoyable cast" — Robert R.

Reviews

Not What Baseless Memes Would Have You Believe

"Decided to finally watch this after seeing a gen-z meme complaining about it based on the DVD box. It’s actually very stylish, over-the-top and fun. It’s about an underage prostitute and her misfit group of friends facing off against a serial killer. I’m sorry, but that’s awesome. Of course, that could go in a very questionable direction, but in this case you never once actually see Angel as she’s doing her thing with a client, cause that’s not the point of the movie, so you can calm down, people. It’s a thriller with a lot of personality."

— Lucas B. (4/5)

Wholesome sleaze

"Sleazy story done in a wholesome way, it looks like an 80s family flick. The actors are great, everybody involved does a great job and in the end it's a very entertaining movie about the exploits of an underage prostitute and a necrophiliac serial killer. Never had exploitation been done with such a good taste."

— Rodrigo S. (5/5)

Back to the 80s - into the night with Angel

"Angel is a true 1980s gem, combining a dark crime thriller with exploitation elements, eccentric humor and an unexpected amount of heart. Donna Wilkes is excellent as a schoolgirl secretly working on Hollywood Boulevard, while the colorful supporting characters turn the film into something far warmer and more memorable than its provocative premise might suggest. The stylish Los Angeles locations, Craig Safan’s wonderful score and the mixture of sleaze, suspense and genuine emotion create an irresistible 80s atmosphere. Vinegar Syndrome’s 4K restoration looks beautifully natural and film-like, with strong detail and very good audio. The extras are not especially extensive, but the interviews, trailers and silent deleted material are worthwhile additions. A charming, unusual and thoroughly entertaining cult classic. One of those films that perfectly captures the magic of 1980s genre cinema."

— Mirko H. (5/5)

Angel

"The connecting artwork on the slipcovers is fantastic and really makes up for missing the long out of print boxset. Pretty good exploitation flick, really good transfer on this one. Pretty decent performances in this low budget sleazefest."

— Astrid R. (5/5)

A Nostalgic Reminder

"I have wanted to get this series for years!!. I remember this in the video rental stores when I was a teenager but never got to see them. The video transfer quality is great and the special features are a perfect supplement to the films."

— Alan S. (5/5)

Angel Blu Ray Review

"This is a fun exploitation movie. The transfer looks good and it's packed with special features."

— Sean F. (4/5)

Going from the old DVD

"Going from the old DVD to this Blu-ray was a jarring upgrade! I didn't think this movie could look and sound as it does on the Vinegar Syndrome disc. It had been years since I'd seen it, and this 1080P presentation held my interest more than the movie ever had on previous home video formats. This was also the first time that I really appreciated the above-average filmmaking on display, as the remastered image finally showcases the cinematography, which is considerably better than this type of exploitation/drive-in fare typically got. I'd previously enjoyed the movie on a surface level, but this Blu-ray was such a comparatively immersive experience that I was actually affected by the film on a surprisingly profound level for the first time! There's a reason this movie caused such a sensation (and ushered forth an onslaught of streetwalker-based cash-ins), and that reason is that it's dynamite. Thrilled to own this disc!"

— Cole B. (5/5)

Surprised me

"Surprisingly good! While it may play like an exploitation film at times, it doesn’t feel exploitative of the group of street misfits it portrays. It is actually a wholesome picture! Opted for the new slips for all three and they’re so cool all lined up."

— Mike K. (5/5)

Classic and solid early 80s exploitation

"This is the best of the series, a classic example of early 80s urban sleaze, that's a nice blend of drama, thriller, and humor. Has a lot of wacky characters. One of those sleazy snapshots of LA at the time. If your into urban type exploitation of this era you will like this film. Nothing brutal here but has more heart and charm than most of its ilk."

— Ian F. (4/5)

Angel W/Slip

"Beautiful copy of the movie shipped very securely with bubble wrap in a box. Slip cover came in great condition."

— jamie d. (5/5)

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