This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
A beloved regional horror vortex that was conjured in Connecticut, ATTACK OF THE BEAST CREATURES is a triumph of low budget ingenuity. In an unknown galaxy, a group of travelers crash their boat on an island. At first, all is well. But when a man takes a dip in an acid lake and becomes a steaming pile of gloop, it's clear that there's trouble in paradise. That's when the cult of demon dolls reveal themselves . . . and their appetite for eating faces. Fueled by outrageous gore, a sublime synthesizer score, and jaw-dropping puppet effects, this is what happens when a mid-century creature feature collides with DIY surrealism and everyone wins. AGFA is honored to present ATTACK OF THE BEAST CREATURES—originally known as HELL ISLAND—on disc for the first time, featuring a restoration from the original 16mm camera negative and an island full of bloodthirsty extras.
directed by: Mike Stanley
starring: Various
1985 / 80 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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Overall rating: 4.3903346 / 5 from 269 reviews.
Attack of the Beast Creatures is a low-budget horror film praised for its restoration, fun features, and practical effects. Customers appreciate the quality of the transfer and the overall enjoyment of the movie, though opinions on the budget and creature design vary.
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"As always, VS put out a fantastic release of a movie that otherwise would never have come across my radar. Looks and sounds better than it has any right to, just love watching those little creatures running around getting up to all sorts of shenanigans in HD"
"Those Puppets are Absolutely Fantastics. Also Acid is Bad."
"I absolutely love this scrappy, low‑fi indie horror outing, beautifully restored by the great folks at the American Genre Film Archive. It’s hilarious, endlessly rewatchable, and the freaky demon dolls steal the show as they gleefully tear through cardboard human actors. Highly recommended!!!"
"I've not gotten to check out this AGFA release of some Connecticut Weird Little Guy kino, but I hope to soon, with some herbal assistance."
"I was intrigued with the movie after hearing where it was shot, but was surprised that it wasn't the worst thing ever. It isn't particularly good, the dialogue is shot to hell and the pacing is often glacial, but it is still something presentable as a movie."
"Great low budget fun! Check it out!"
"Way better than expected, a lot of tiny creatures and laughs !"
"The effects, creatures and gore are crude but charming. I do think it takes a certain mindset to get into this one."
"The movie I never knew I needed until I saw it"
"Great little low-budget thriller that features some hilarious puppet work and a catchy score. The effects are great for the budget, skelwtons and all. If it's in Stephen Thrower's Nightmare USA, then it's essential viewing. Its not the most demanding film, but the cute/killer Beast Creatures are brilliant"
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