This listing is for the standard edition 2-disc Blu-ray set. The limited edition hard slipcase (designed by Brianna Miller) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging and 40-page book.
Degausser Video is a brand new label created by several of the devious minds behind VS, which will bring to Blu-ray deluxe editions of both canonical and under-seen shot on video (SOV) genre cinema, in addition to work shot on film, but edited on tape, wherein the original film materials are believed to be lost or destroyed. Similar to Vinegar Syndrome's focus on FILM preservation, Degausser will work only from original analogue tape materials with an emphasis on maintaining the aesthetics inherent to each respective video format. Additionally, each title released by Degausser will be made available in an ultra limited "new" VHS edition, fitted in a custom designed hard shell light box.
Alferd Packer, awaiting his execution on the charge of cannibalism, recounts his harrowing story of survival in the snow-covered Colorado mountains while on an ill-fated quest for riches. After being convinced by a group of gold prospectors to join their expedition, Alferd loses his beloved horse, Liane, which unwittingly sets the men on an unplanned adventure, including encounters with a group of very unusual Indians, facing off with ultra-manly fur trappers, and, of course, fudge packing, all before becoming stranded in the freezing winter with no provisions. As tempers flare and stomachs growl, the posse is forced to make the only logical decision: eat each other!
From the deranged and brilliant minds behind the international TV sensation South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s legendary feature filmmaking debut CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL is the over-the-top, all-singing, and all-dancing story of real-life Colorado cannibal Alferd Packer! Starring Parker as Packer and featuring a guest appearance from legendary experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage, this unpredictable and thoroughly unhinged musical memoir through one of the grislier footnotes in American history comes to Blu-ray from Degausser Video, newly restored from the best-surviving video and film materials; presented both from the video master plus, for the first time ever, from the only existing 35mm print, and featuring an exclusive and all new feature-length making-of documentary in addition to loads of archival extras and revealing new interviews!
directed by: Trey Parker
starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Stan Brakhage, Stephen Blackpool, Toddy Walters, Jon Hegel
1993 / 96 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.812357 / 5 from 437 reviews.
Cannibal! The Musical on Blu-ray offers a meticulously restored film with fantastic songs and music, enhanced by amazing commentary tracks. The special features and packaging are highly praised, making this a must-have for fans of the genre.
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"It's pretty stupid. And I loved it! If you know Stone and Parker, and enjoy their other works (you might have heard of South Park), you're going to have a great time. The release is just wow, and don't miss the "inebriated" commentary track!"
"I honestly didn't even know this existed until I saw it on a VS sale, scanned past it twice as I wasn't all that interested, then finally clicked into check it out. Man, I'm glad I did! While it's a little rough around the edges, I was glad to see an early comedy vision from these two. This one is definitely worth checking out!"
"This is the second Blu Ray of this I've bought, and the PQ and sound outshines the other. Extras are very different too. As for the film. . well, it's the South Park boys doing a musical. Super funny, had me in stitches (again). I have the soundtrack too - worth tracking down!"
"Not as funny as South Park, but you can tell where that humour began. The musical numbers are very cool, especially the trappers one."
"Geniuses Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s pre-South Park cult classic is a damn fine time."
"Great first film from the creators of South Park. Excellent extras."
"This is one of my favorite VS releases. If you're a fan of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this is where it all started. It was an ambitious first feature for what is essentially a student film. The packaging is very nice and it is loaded with hilarious and informative extras. If you like this film, the drunken commentary is a must listen!"
"A Funny & Strange film from the Creators of South Park that benefits greatly from the Degausser Video treatment. Hopefully Orgasmo (1997) gets a Vinegar Syndrome Release in the near or distant future."
"Came in all good"
"Vinegar Syndrome really has outdone themselves with design and the materials involved in this beautifully remastered lovely restored version of cannibal the musical by South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Picture looks great audio is fantastic. Packaging is beautiful. Highly recommended."
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