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This special limited edition Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss and embossed single walled hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Suspira Vilchez) and is limited to 4,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Iconoscope is a new Vinegar Syndrome sub label dedicated entirely to television, produced by long-time VS film scanning technician and restoration artist, Brandon Upson. With a focus on genre-based, English language (and possibly international) productions, Iconoscope will be preserving, restoring and releasing made-for-tv films, mini-series, and multi-season series ranging from well known big productions to more obscure, and even lost, regional rarities.
Santa Mira High is a competitive place, where even the principal challenges students to strive for excellence in every regard. No one hears this message more than Angela, who's convinced this is her year to join the newspaper staff, get in with the popular crowd, and make the cheerleading team. But the popular girls are led by Stacy, who's quick with a put-down and often more than a little mean. When Stacey suddenly winds up stabbed multiple times and left on a neighbor's doorstep, her death rocks the entire close-knit community of Santa Mira. The police have no real leads or any evidence as to who the killer is, while the high school kids go after their own candidate for the crime. Now that the FBI has been called in and the media are becoming increasingly involved, will revealing the truth further divide the once-peaceful town?
A long-time cable TV favorite based on a real case from a decade earlier, DEATH OF A CHEERLEADER from veteran director William A. Graham (Return to the Blue Lagoon) brought together younger stars Kellie Martin (Life Goes On) and Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills, 90210), alongside prolific veteran players Valerie Harper (Rhoda) and Eugene Roche (Soap). This high school potboiler, originally broadcast under the title A Friend to Die For, also features supporting roles by James Avery (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Christa Miller (Shrinking) and Terry O'Quinn (The Stepfather). Iconoscope is pleased to present this early '90s small-screen gem newly scanned in 4K from its original camera negative and accompanied by a host of newly produced special features.
directed by: William A. Graham
starring: Kellie Martin, Tori Spelling, Valerie Harper, Eugene Roche, James Avery, Christa Miller, Terry O'Quinn
1994 / 91 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
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Overall rating: 4.631579 / 5 from 57 reviews.
Death of a Cheerleader is a newly scanned and restored 4K Blu-ray from Iconoscope, featuring a high school drama with a compelling mystery. Customers praised its quality and the special features, including an audio commentary and interviews with cast and crew.
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"While I am most excited for TV movies from the 70s and 80s in the Iconoscope line, I thought I'd give this one a go, given the good reviews and stacked cast. And I'm glad I did, because this is a glossy, well-crafted affair, engaging from start to finish."
"A blind buy, and one I don't regret. Surprisingly good, especially considering I'm not usually a fan of made-for-TV movies. Kellie Martin's and Tori Spelling's performances are top-notch, and the 90s atmosphere is great. Excellent transfer and Icon slip adds a nice touch."
"Man oh man do I love movies like this, the acting was good and the story was amazing, I’m really loving the Iconoscope line from VS, I think this was a great selection for this line, now all we need is a reaper for The Midnight Hour."
"A terrific 90s artifact with a great restoration! Certainly not a fun movie so to speak, but the narrative for a TV movie (based on a true crime) is solid and the performances are great!"
"A decent release from iconoscope and it’s great that the slips have been sorted out, they look so much better and everything fits in order. This comes with some decent interviews making it a great all round release"
"This was back in the day where there was competent acting across the board. It’s really refreshing to see an ensemble cast where everyone plays their part well. Tori spelling ofc does her usual non acting-acting and it works here. The film moves at a brisk pace and hits the beats of all the usual lifetime movie moments. Well shot, good story and sad ending Side note, once again VS opts to use this weird slip cover that has open ends. Horrible like, don’t be afraid of the dark. Ugh please just use something else or not at all"
"The transfer looks superb. Keep fresh veggies and a knife in your vehicle in case you get hungry for a snack. Be sure to dig into the nice bonus features including audio commentary from Amanda Reyes!"
"I was a bit cautious going into this one but ended up loving every bit of it. The acting is exactly what you'd expect. The cover definitely makes you assume this is in the style of a Giallo but no, you already know who did it, the fun is watching the downward spiral!"
"Teens, terror, turmoil AND Tori Spelling!!! Who could ask for anything more?!? Seems like I’ve waited a lifetime for this film to get a release."
"I love this campy nonsense from the 90s. Martin and spelling are great and this is a fun little gem."
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