This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 6,000units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
When wealthy, eccentric Lord Arnold Dwellyn dies, his funeral also doubles as a wedding: Arnold gets hitched to his mistress Karen, who will inherit his vast estate...if she agrees to meet several conditions. This includes remaining in his mansion with Arnold’s corpse by her side. Karen—along with Arnold’s ex-wife, his brother, and several members of his family—are unhappy with this arrangement, but desperate to get their hands on Arnold’s vast wealth, which allegedly includes a pile of money hidden somewhere on the grounds. But as each of the guests attempt to break or subvert the conditions of Arnold’s will, the consequences end up being lethal and Karen finds herself caught up in a series of grisly murders. Has Arnold returned from the dead to take revenge on his greedy loved ones, or is there a living, breathing killer lurking around the mansion?
With a stacked cast of Hollywood legends including Norman Stuart, Stella Stevens, Elsa Lanchester, Roddy McDowall, and Farley Granger, among others, ARNOLD, is a glorious nod to the old dark house chillers so popular during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Director Georg Fenady offers a tribute to everything from the lush early Hammer horrors to Roger Corman’s colorful cycle of gothic thrillers, with an extra helping of macabre humor, all filtered through a 70s drive-in movie sensibility. Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to present the Blu-ray debut of this delirious B movie treat, freshly restored in 4k from its 35mm interpositive!
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm interpositive
Brand new commentary track by Mike White, author and co-host of The Projection Booth Podcast
“The Gothic Horror Comedy in Hollywood” (21 min) - a brand new video essay by film historian Samm Deighan
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4615383 / 5 from 156 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Arnold is a limited edition Blu-ray featuring a memorable character and a classic 1970s horror/comedy. Customers praised the clean transfer, great restoration, and entertaining film. The fantastic cast and unique tonal comedy add to its appeal, though opinions on the humor vary. The packaging also received positive remarks.
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Character Appeal (8%): It was highlighted by customers that Arnold is a memorable character with an eye patch and hook hand.
Entertainment Value (7%): Customers appreciated the fun of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Image Quality (12%): It was noted by customers that the transfer is really clean and pristine with the limitations of a 35 mm interpositive.
Film Quality (18%): Many customers remarked that the movie is great and entertaining, with a nice slipcover and transfer.
Packaging Design (7%): It was reported by customers that the movie looks really good and the packaging looks great as well.
"The cast is stacked, the tone is delightfully off-kilter, and the transfer looks fantastic." — Thomas L.
"Great movie, nice slipcover and transfer" — Robert E.
"VS' new transfer looks splendid, and Samm Deighan's essay on Gothic horror comedy is very well done." — Kyle S.
Reviews
Arnold
"A fun take on the spot buy it if you like this genre and smut , a good movie."
— Erik O. (3/5)
Wacky
"I would have never known this film existed if not for this release. I'm guilty of blind buying stuff from VS at times and this was a great purchase. Really funny, wacky soundtrack and theme, pretty good effects for the time too. Definitely worth a watch!"
"Arnold is an offbeat horror-comedy that mixes gothic atmosphere with dark humor in a way that feels refreshingly different. Its quirky characters and unpredictable story give it a unique personality, making it an enjoyable discovery for fans of overlooked cult films. The picture quality is excellent on this release. The transfer is clean and film-like, with natural colors, strong detail, and good contrast that preserve the movie’s vintage look while offering a noticeable improvement over older presentations. The cover art is a real highlight. It captures the film’s strange blend of comedy and macabre horror, giving the release a distinctive look that stands out on the shelf. The slipcover is well made and adds a premium touch. The sturdy construction and attractive artwork make it a great addition for collectors who appreciate boutique physical media. Overall, this is a thoughtfully produced release that gives an underseen cult favorite the presentation it deserves."
— Tim L. (5/5)
I Enjoyed This One!
"the slipcover is really cool, and this fun flick has lots of entertainment value throughout the entire effort as well as some funny gags! 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)
At least there is Stella
"This mostly forgotten unfortunately not very funny comedy does have a decent setup. And there are a variety of kills that occur throughout, the best being the killer suit that takes out Roddy McDowell. You can revel in the awful theme song, or get a laugh from it. The best thing about the movie is Stella Stevens, who is a delight to look at throughout, at least. A cute busty barmaid is also fun. Very nice slipcover art. But this movie just didn't deliver comedy wise what it attempted, in my opinion. As it never even got a DVD release, that this made it to blu-ray looking so good is a plus."
— Adam C. (3/5)
Great release
"Highly recommend this release Nice picture quality and special features"
— Ragnar T. (5/5)
Preposterous Horror Comedy
"This movie's premise is absolutely bonkers. You have a mistress marrying a dead guy that's already married to cut the wife out of the will? Does that make any sense? Well, that's just one of the nonsensical elements of this film, but the crazy thing is: I still enjoyed it. Stella Stevens looks beautiful in it as the lead, and she does the best she can with what's given. It reminded me a lot of an episode of the Twilight Zone told badly, but it's a worth a look."
— Nathan L. (2/5)
An under seen gem
"This release is a glowing example of the high quality Vinegar Syndrome puts into their releases. A beautiful restoration makes this under seen gem a must watch for film fans. Not to mention the cool art work that adorns the slipcover."
— Mark H. (5/5)
Well written horror comedy.
"The movie surprised me. It was well-written and it was based on a novel concept, namely, marrying a dead guy. It went over well with my wife as well."
— Alain P. (5/5)
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