The original limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out.
The limited edition variant slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.
All versions are identical, aside from the packaging.
Amidst a dazzling meteor shower, the Nightbeast lands near a small East Coast town, armed with his vaporizing ray gun and a goal of killing everyone who crosses his path. As area residents are blasted to smithereens, the local sheriff and an ever dwindling group of survivors become determined to figure out a way to defeat this fearsome alien before their entire community is wiped out.
A dazzling display of lo-fi ambition from Baltimore based cult filmmaker and underrated auteur, Don Dohler (Alien Factor, Fiend), NIGHTBEAST immediately plunges the viewer into a frenzy of wildly colorful and stunning animation techniques, homemade gore effects, and awkward sexual encounters. Made for a scant $14,000 and featuring a soundtrack partially composed by a then teenage J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Star Wars Episode VIII), Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this regional sci-fi/horror classic to Blu-ray in a brand new 2k restoration of its 16mm camera original!
directed by: Don Dohler starring: Tom Griffith, Jamie Zemarel, Karin Kardian, George Stover, Don Leifert 1982 / 81 min / 1.33:1
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm camera original
Audio commentary with writer/director Don Dohler & actor George Stover
“An Electric Performance" - an interview with actor Jamie Zemarel
“Crashing the Set" - an interview with visual fx artist John Ellis
“Shooting the Nightbeast" - an interview with cinematographer Richard Geiwitz
“Nightbeast Returns” - archival interviews with the cast and crew
Outtakes & Bloopers
Visual FX gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5983934 / 5 from 249 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Nightbeast, a limited edition Blu-ray slipcover, offers a visually stunning and fun experience with its unique design and high-quality transfer. Customers appreciate the film's nostalgic charm and the impressive animation techniques. However, opinions on the acting and effects are mixed, and the movie's humor and horror elements may not appeal to everyone.
"This transfer looks great and this new slipcover is beautiful and imo better than the original." — Angel E.
"Good movie, nice new limited slipcover and transfer." — Robert E.
"The titular Nightbeast looks great and the economical running time keeps everything moving along nicely." — Kristian K.
Reviews
A fun little movie with
"A fun little movie with a nice restoration. It is a very repetitive piece of filmmaking honestly. The features defiantly help add context then"
— Charles S. (5/5)
When bad cinema abducts your attention
"Nightbeast is not a good movie, but it’s an incredibly entertaining one, especially if you’re into aliens and UFOs like I am. It’s low-budget, chaotic, and completely lacking polish, but that’s exactly what makes it so much fun. Watching it with friends turns it into a comedy experience; we were laughing constantly at how wild, weird, and unintentionally funny it gets. It fully earns the “so bad it’s good” label and delivers a great time if you’re in the right mindset. Great restoration and excellent packaging as always."
— Tobias M. (5/5)
Omg lol
"This movie was a hoot, if you like your cheese with xtra cheese then this one’s for you, i loved the slip, I was not able to get to the extras just yet."
— Frank C. (4/5)
Ever wondered about JJ Abrams first move?
"Awkward acting. Wacky death scenes. Crazy monster. If this is up your alley, this is great find."
— Stephen J. (5/5)
Nightbeast
"Ok film, but was sold on the new slipcover which is really good."
— Ryan F. (3/5)
Nightbeast
"Great looking movie and I liked the creature. Slipcover looked amazing."
— Russell K. (3/5)
80s Alien horror
"Classic 80s horror fun in this one! VS transfer and extra features are a nice touch! 4/5 stars!"
— Stephen H. (4/5)
Great example of the level
"Great example of the level of presentation Vs does"
— Mikael L. (5/5)
UFO gore movie
"Another 80s gore movie with an alien, very funny."
— Pablo R. (3/5)
Love it
"Great movie!"
— DAMIAN N. (5/5)
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