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This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Richard Hilliard) is limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.
Music Box Selects is a brand new home video library from the revered independent film distribution company Music Box Films which is dedicated to curating a diverse repertoire of films and television from around the world. The Music Box Selects line will consist of blu-ray debuts of catalog titles and home video premieres, all of which will adhere to the quality and diversity that fans have come to expect from the Music Box name. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
In this offbeat road comedy from Finland, Turo is a misfit stuck in a small village where the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist of an amateur metal band. When Toro and his bandmates Jynkky, Lotvonen and Pasi receive a surprise visit from the promoter of a huge heavy metal music festival in Norway, they decide the time is now or never to chase their dreams. After an awkward warm-up gig, the band — which chooses the name Impaled Rektum — hits the road and goes full metal, stealing a death van, transporting a corpse, kidnapping a new drummer from the mental hospital, and fleeing to Norway, with the authorities in hot pursuit, all in order to play their first gig and make their dreams a reality.
directed by: Jukka Vidgren, Juuso Laatio starring: Johannes Holopainen, Samuli Jaskio, Antti Heikkinen, Max Ovaska, Minka Kuustonen, Ville Tiihonen 2018 / 92 min / 2.35:1 / Finnish 5.1 DTS-HD MA with English Subtitles
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Bonus scenes and blooper reel
“Flooding Secretions”: Original Song by Impaled Rektum
Real Heavy Metal Bands React to Impaled Rektum
“Jump Into My Net”: Karaoke Version by Jouni Tulkku & The Star Mustaches
“Heavy Trip Goes to Texas”: Seven episodes with Turo and Jouni from Austin, Texas
Theatrical trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Overall rating: 4.633333 / 5 from 30 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Music Box Selects' limited edition Blu-ray of the offbeat Finnish metal comedy 'Heavy Trip' is highly praised for its engaging storyline, excellent special features, and unique extras. The film is celebrated as one of the best Finnish movies in recent years, and the release is lauded for its quality and diversity.
Summary topics
Limited Edition Release (43%): Many customers loved the great release of Music Box Selects' Black Metal Comedy 'Heavy Trip' with extra features.
Film Quality (34%): Many customers appreciated the movie, describing it as great and one of the best Finnish movies done in 20 years.
Special Features (15%): A significant number of customers raved about the excellent special features and great double feature options.
"I appreciate another quality release and good service." — Ryan G.
"This film would make a great double feature with a film like Deathgasm, or Lords of Chaos." — Jaron G.
"The special features are excellent." — Ben. Z.
Reviews
Brand new and in perfect condition
"I love this movie and I’m so happy to own it, I love the reversible artwork."
— Mark M. (5/5)
When did Symphonic Postapocalyptic Reindeer-Grinding Christ-Abusing Extreme War Pagan FennoscandianMetal get so wholesome?
"I haven't laughed this hard in a while. Your enjoyment of this film may be proportionate to your enjoyment of Scandinavian extreme metal, as it features a lot of that, and has fun with a lot of the associated tropes of the genre. Beyond all that, the movie is great fun, with likable characters, and some real wit and heart. I can't wait to watch the sequel now!"
— Lonney M. (4/5)
An absolute blast
"Such a fun time and a must watch for any metal fan! 🤘"
— Marshall T. (5/5)
Funny Metal Comedy from Finland.
"Funny Metal Comedy from Finland."
— Dominik W. (5/5)
Metal for the masses
"Wonderfully dark comedy that is a ton of fun. It's a little predictable but that doesn't stop it from being worth a buy."
— Joshua N. (4/5)
Great film, great service.
"Another homerun!"
— Y V. (5/5)
Metal Comedy
"If you like heavy metal, you'll love this movie."
— Robert S. (5/5)
Heavy comedy
"An excellent release from Music Box Films, a Road-Black metal-coming of age comedy from northern Europe. This chronicles the adventures of a black metal band that has to play a show in the USA, the first of a two part (so far) saga."
— Carlos R. (4/5)
A Wonderful Black Comedy
"Bought a heavier trip on a whim so I had to go back and check the first one out. Simply wonderful, and no you don´t have to love Black Metal to enjoy it. Great acting and story. The release is top notch. Higly recommended!"
— Hansi L. (5/5)
Heavy Trip
"An enjoyable film."
— Gloria W. (5/5)
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