This listing is for the standard edition 4k UDH/Blu-ray Combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
A deranged maniac is stalking the sleazy massage parlors of Times Square, murdering helpless hookers in a variety of nasty ways. Grizzled Detective Rizotti and his younger, more romantic minded partner, Detective O’Mara, are on the case, but keep hitting dead ends and diversions, all while having to fend off the seductive charms of the very massage hostesses they’re trying to protect. Will they unmask this demented and bloodthirsty pervert before all the city’s prostitutes wind up in body bags?
A fever dream of New York lensed 70s exploitation cinema, Chester Fox and Alex Stevens’ MASSAGE PARLOR MURDERS explodes on the screen with a non-stop orgy of murder, mayhem, gratuitous T&A, grimy Manhattan locales, bizarre plot twists, and even an out of left field and highly ambitious car chase! Featuring Sandra Peabody (THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT), Chris Jordan (A TOUCH OF GENIE), Anne Gaybis (WHAM BAM THANK YOU SPACEMAN), Arlana Blue (BLOODSUCKING FREAKS), Brother Theodore (DEVIL’S EXPRESS), and award winning character actor George Dzundza (THE DEER HUNTER) in one of his earliest on screen appearances, MASSAGE PARLOR MURDERS was never released on video and long believed lost until Vinegar Syndrome uncovered the original negative. At last this essential grindhouse epic makes the leap to 4K UHD, newly restored and looking so crisp you can almost smell the garbage!
directed by: Chester Fox, Alex Stevens starring: Sandra Peabody, Chris Jordan, George Dzundza, George Spencer, Anne Gaybis, Arlana Blue 1973 / 81 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray Set
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
Brand new commentary track with film historian and author Samm Deighan
"Sin City" the locations of Massage Parlor Murders
Massage Parlor Murders original theatrical trailer
Massage Parlor Hookers original theatrical trailer
TV spot
Outtake reel
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.243243 / 5 from 333 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Massage Parlor Murders on 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo offers a superb presentation with a fantastic 4K restoration, impressive features, and great picture quality. Customers appreciate the upgrade and the well-received release, though opinions on the film itself vary.
"Great 4k presentation, movie looks better than it ever." — Zachary E.
"High quality presentation with vibrant artwork and reversible sleeve." — David P.
"The 4K transfer is excellent and the packaging looks amazing." — Judson M.
Reviews
Decent grindhouse flick
"Interesting that something like this got a 4K release! Not a great movie but an interesting film to watch if in the mood for it."
— Brenton H. (4/5)
Exploitation in 4K!
"Acting's wrong. Music's wrong. Story's just above boring. But the visuals are great. I loved how the city was shot, the atmosphere. Enough violence, enough skin; it's low-budget exploitation at its best!"
— Luc T. (5/5)
ridiculously nice
"I think it's beautifully absurd that THIS film has a 4K when THE FRENCH CONNECTION does not & might not ever. Sure, it's a clunker, but MPM is too easy to watch. As far as the value of 4K for a title like this, the real prize is in all the NYC street detail now clearly visible. Really happy with this edition, especially that freaked-out Robert Sammelin slip."
— Isaac W. (4/5)
Glorious filth
"This is right up my alley. Sleazy and exploitative. A super fun, cheap time. Only in the ‘70s…."
— Will K. (5/5)
A Wonderfully Odd Entry into 70s Sexploitation
"This was the opposite of everything I expected it to be, in some bizzarely charming ways. I've never watched a 70s sexploitation movie before so I picked this up as a palate cleanser from more "serious" movies. Well, it worked! I thought I'd get some hardboiled police procedural with sleaze, instead I got a sideshow of fucking weirdos doing something maybe (with sleaze). Love it. The commentary track is excellent on the standard version, too. Will rewatch, will happily inflict this movie upon others!"
— Casey D. (4/5)
Massage Parlor Murders (UHD)
"Excellent transfer!"
— Hunter R. (5/5)
Stylish grindhouse shocker
"A sleazy, atmospheric slice of late-’70s exploitation with strong mood and memorable moments. Not perfect, but the UHD presentation really elevates it and makes this a worthwhile watch for genre fans."
— Jamie M. (4/5)
Pretty good murders
"The sleaziness of this movie makes it so much fun to watch. Also gave me a little vibe of the French connection. Lackluster ending in my opinion though."
— Gustavo M. (5/5)
ahhh
"good old grindhouse sleaze! you know it, you love it"
— Thomas C. (5/5)
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