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
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Overall rating: 4.464286 / 5 from 168 reviews.
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.
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"Blood Beat is one of the strangest regional horror films of the '80s, blending slasher, supernatural, and arthouse elements into something completely unique. Its dreamlike atmosphere and oddball energy make it unforgettable. Vinegar Syndrome's restoration and special features are outstanding."
"Art House Tone meets Low Budget slasher insanity? It's a Christmas movie, maybe? Kinda hard to describe this one, but. . . Vinegar Syndrome brings on a good transfer and some decent special features. Alas, I missed out on the slipcase, but release is still a welcome addition to the shelf."
"A strange little movie. It doesn't make much sense, but it's interesting anyway."
"As per usual, the transfer is beautiful on this odd gem, and this supernatural slasher has never looked better! A+++"
"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"
"Oh wow! This movie’s great for parties! Have an edible or a few drinks and prepare to be baffled by psychic powers, paintings and Samurai armor. And it’s all in the bitterly cold and bleak Wisconsin! Check it out!"
"The 5 stars is for the excellent transfer and bonuses that Vinegar Syndrome has done. Love everything they put out. Movie is 3 outta 5 stars."
"An excellent low-budget film for the that Christmas horror niche. I'm happy that VS brought this film back from obscurity."
"If you don’t own blood beat yet it’s a must buy for any bad movie lover. It’s right up there with madman and Uninvited as some of my favorite so bad they’re great horror films. Blood beat is a vinegar syndrome staple and should be in every vinegar syndrome collection. I’ve watched the movie multiple time streaming but to see it on Bluray is the only way to watch it now."
"Always a fun time. A must have. Release on thorn emi in Australia on vhs and Betamax. Happy to upgrade!"
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