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Vinegar Syndrome

Blood Beat

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The original limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Charles Forsman) was limited to 2,500 units and is sold out. The standard edition version is identical, aside from the slipcover.

Sarah and her boyfriend Ted have decided to spend Christmas with Ted's mother at her home in rural Wisconsin. However, upon arriving, Sarah begins to feel a strange presence around her and soon after, a mysterious figure garbed in a Samurai outfit begins murdering the townsfolk, eventually setting his sights on Sarah, Ted, and his family...

A supernatural slasher film like no other, Fabrice Zaphiratos' French-US co-production, BLOOD BEAT, applies an arthouse aesthetic to its American regional cinema stylings, resulting in a dreamy and haunting atmosphere to compliment the bloodletting and outrageous twists. Barely released on video in the US and never officially released on disc, Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of this one of a kind horror oddity, restored in 2k from its original 35mm negative.

directed by: Fabrice Zaphiratos
starring: Helen Benton, Terry Brown, Dana Day, James Fitzgibbons
1982 / 86 minutes / Color / 1.33:1

Additional info:

  • Region free Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
  • Newly scanned and restored in 2k from the 35mm original camera negative
  • Commentary track with Fabrice Zaphiratos (writer/director)
  • Video interview with Fabrice Zaphiratos
  • Video introduction with Fabrice Zaphiratos
  • Video interview with Vladimir Van Maule (cinematographer)
  • BLOOD BEAT: Silent Version (featuring Nervous Curtains and Horror Remix)
  • "L.U.N.C.H." - short film written and directed by William Zaphiratos (son of Fabrice)
  • Stills gallery
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.455696 / 5 from 158 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Blood Beat, a unique horror film with rotoscoped effects and a samurai slasher theme, has received positive feedback for its top-notch artwork, premium packaging, and good picture quality. While some customers find the film strange, others enjoy its dreamy and haunting atmosphere. Vinegar Syndrome's Blu-ray debut offers a restored 2k version from the original 35mm negative, along with various bonus features.

Summary topics

  • Rotoscoped Effects: 7%
  • Christmas Movie Appeal: 30%
  • Blu-ray Artwork: 13%
  • Slasher Theme: 11%
  • Blu-ray Packaging: 6%

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Review highlights

  • "I got the version with the comic book variant slipcover, and the artwork looks awesome." — Michael B.
  • "The film looks great and I love the included subtitles and slip art." — Kristen s.
  • "This is the best quality release of this film!" — Logan P.

Reviews

Blood Beat

"A must for regional slasher fans. This one puts a different twist to supernatural slashers I really enjoyed it very unique film nice transfer a some enjoyable special features as well"

— Hunter D. (5/5)

Rural Psychics Vs Undead Samurai

"An excellent low-budget film for the that Christmas horror niche. I'm happy that VS brought this film back from obscurity."

— Noel H. (5/5)

Like Nothing You've Ever Seen

"You could call Blood Beat a slasher film, but that would be too easy. It might have all the trappings of one (mostly one secluded location, a sword twirling villain, a decent body count), but it marches to the beat of its own wonky drummer. A mix of good atmosphere overall and the quality of the film is nice."

— TASOS T. (5/5)

Blood Beat

"A new Xmas favourite."

— Alan C. (4/5)

Genuinely shocked me with how

"Genuinely shocked me with how solid of a flick this was. Gonna become an Xmas tradition for sure, but I can definitely see myself watching the Silent Cut pretty regularly"

— Eric B. (5/5)

CANADA WILDNESS

"Canadian cinema of the old has been overlooked by the world for so long, so it's heartwarming to see so many great movies the care and release they deserve. Wild suburban hijinks and some badassery. It’s always great to get a glimpse to the making of these in the extras."

— Topi B. (4/5)

Blood Beat

"Great"

— Donald H. (5/5)

Unsure what to say

"Interesting film with some weird ideas."

— Luiz J. (5/5)

Christmas Insanity

"Insane Christmas fever dream of a movie. I was totally locked in with this and absolutely loved it from start to finish. Hausu vibes but low budget Wisconsin Christmas style."

— Jon B. (5/5)

Great

"Awesome"

— Tyler H. (5/5)

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