This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
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.
When Tony, a successful businessman, receives a call informing him that he has inherited his late aunt's vast estate, he uproots himself and his wife, Annie, from New York to Mexico City. While adjusting to and exploring their new gothic home, Tony and Annie come upon a mysterious clown doll. Although merely unnerved by the doll’s strange appearance at first, Annie soon becomes concerned as it begins turning up out of nowhere in every corner of the house. When a series of fatal 'accidents’ occur on or near the couple’s property, with the doll always at the scene, Tony and Annie come to the terrifying realization that a sinister force has possessed it, and begin a race against time to figure out how to bring the carnage to an end!
The last film directed by the prolific screenwriter Alfredo Salazar, HERENCIA DIABÓLICA is a unique take on Mexico’s "possessed doll" sub-genre and has been hailed as the country’s answer to Child's Play. Starring Mexican genre cinema heavyweights Lorena Herrera, Roberto Guinar and cultural sensation Margarito Esparza as the evil clown doll come to life, Degausser Video is proud to present the disc debut and first English-friendly release of this long-unavailable and much sought-after VHS rarity, which has been restored from its original master tape.
directed by: Alfredo Salazar starring: Lorena Herrera, Roberto Guinar, Margarito Esparza, Holda Ramírez, Alan Fernando 1993 / 78 min / 1.33:1 / Spanish Mono with newly translated English subtitles
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly transferred and restored from the best quality archival tape master
Commentary track with film critic & historian Hugo Lara
"Memorias diabólicas: The Mexican Chucky" (11 min) - an interview with actor Roberto Guinar
Inside sleeve artwork
Newly translated English subtitles
Overall rating: 4.3384614 / 5 from 260 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Herencia Diabólica, a Blu-ray release by Degausser Video, offers a restored transfer with vibrant colors and solid contrast. Customers praise the film's look and the stunning slipcover artwork. The packaging is also highly regarded, though opinions on the film itself vary.
"Excellent release, packaging and artwork." — James R.
"I love the presentation of the film, the transfer looks amazing." — Guillermo M.
"Artwork is really nice and the art looks cool." — nicholas m.
Reviews
So silly it is good!
"The phrasing “so bad it is good,” should be banned. Its either one thing or another, but I’ll tell you that this charming diabolic demon doll is, and that silly. It is so silly it is good. Herencia diabólica is a way cooler sounding title than Diabolical inheritance, and although Salazar wrote some of the greatest Mexican genre flicks in his time, Herencia diabólica may not be the densest in atmosphere, but it is certainly silly. Especially as the doll/actor/doll/actor transitions are fooling nobody, but they are making me laugh hard. SO, it is so silly it is good."
— Jason M. (3/5)
Mexican Chucky
"An absolute blast. Just go in with no expectations and you will have fun."
— Andrew F. (5/5)
Not a good movie.
"This was tough to get though. Do not recommend."
— Marcus B. (1/5)
Gracias México!
"Is a good thing that this movie exist if you watch it with your friends. Highly recommended. ð²ð½"
— Ernesto Z. (5/5)
Clown World!
"Ha, this one was a trip! A killer-doll movie, as filtered through a budget-conscious, telenovela aesthetic. Weirdly, the SOV presentation adds to the off-kilter vibe. And that clown doll is freaky! All in all, another sterling release from Degausser video!"
— Aneurin M. (5/5)
Diabolical Inheritance
"Awesome killer doll (*real person*) flick. It surprised me how good/fun it was, and I'm so happy to have copped the beautiful slipcover."
— Fin L. (5/5)
Creepy dolls are creepy
"Things that are going to stick with me: • The director shooting a taxi drive from the airport, sticking his camera out the window to capture statue after statue backlit by the sun, all in shadow. • How casually a dude admits to his wife that sure, his aunt may have been into a bit of devil worship. • The director shooting a scene of a stepmom and son at a fun fair, but getting bored of them and instead shooting footage of a giant King Kong animated display for awhile. • The film has two— TWO— deaths where the actors are replaced with dummies whose rubbery limbs twist comically as they fall from great heights. How come this evil clown doll can telekinetically control rope? How come the devil turns on a bunch of dolls out in the barn, including a roller-skating dolly and a train set? Why is Dad's office full of camel statues? It doesn't matter."
— Michael V. (5/5)
This doll is creepy
"Creepy ass doll man!!"
— chris b. (5/5)
Low budget trash heaven
"Low budget trash heaven. Ridiculous and stupid in the best way"
— craig g. (3/5)
Diabolica
"This one was quite enjoyable. Had lots of laughs, especially toward the end. The slip that came with it is excellent."
— derek c. (4/5)
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