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Ambitious Manhattan executive Bart Hughes has pretty much got it made. He and his beautiful wife and young son live in an exquisite Upper East Side brownstone that Bart himself renovated entirely by hand. And he's just been handed a difficult project at work, which could advance him considerably. But when his wife and son take a trip to Vermont, a most unwanted intruder joins Bart at home, a being which will challenge all his wits, cunning, and brute force. A shrewd NYC sewer rat proves its survival instincts can shred any human's nerves just as it chews through wires or concrete. Only one animal can win in this battle at home, but which one?
A wicked, unnerving thriller centered upon an electrifying Peter Weller (RoboCop) in his first lead role, OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN brings an intense man-versus-beast tale indoors. Directed by George P. Cosmatos (Tombstone), it also features supporting roles by Lawrence Dane (Happy Birthday to Me), Jennifer Dale (Stone Cold Dead), Louis Del Grande (Scanners), and Shannon Tweed (In the Cold of the Night). Vinegar Syndrome is scratching and gnawing to deliver you this fast-moving chiller in 4K UHD, newly scanned from its original camera negative.
directed by: George P. Cosmatos
starring: Peter Weller, Lawrence Dane, Jennifer Dale, Louis Del Grande, Shannon Tweed
1983 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 24 reviews.
Review topics: [support, movie, rat, film, release, features, performances, play, extras, work, flick].
"If Peter Weller vs a giant rat doesn't float your boat, well, I'm not really sure what will. A brilliant 80s psychological horror/creature feature, Of Unknown Origin is one of the great yuppie nightmare films, anchored by a tremendous performance from Dr Weller. It's just entertaining as hell. I thought I was happy with my SF release, but this one looks incredible, and the array of extras is astounding (particularly love the Weller interview)."
"Basic plot. Robocop himself peter weller is left alone at home when he finds he has a rat living in the house with him. This rat is a big en and goes out of its way to mess with peters head until he takes the rat on mono a mono. Not as silly as it sounds this is quite a well crafted thriller with the rat starting of slowly in its destruction and becoming more and more brave in its assaults. Great dream scene where the rat attacks his sons birthday. Peter is really good as the man getting more an more irate and its great at the end when he suits up in sports gear and completely wrecks his house to fight the rat."
"This is a reference quality 4K! The picture is perfect! The movie is a lot of fun. It’s a kill-or-be-killed type of horror flick with some humor in it because that rat is indestructible. Weller paces the frustration and despair masterfully, while the rat matches him at each turn. This a relentless rat! Plot points stay strong, all working together to showcase the rat’s repulsiveness and Weller’s tenacity. Visually, it’s marvelous - if a disgusting rat could be that! Supporting players are strong as well, excellent character work."
"Thai was a fun little movie. The frustration of robocop is palpable. Petunia didn't like the protagonist, at all. Vinegar Syndrome, again, did a bang-up job on the film and packaging."
"This is the third movie in a triumvirate of films starring Peter Welles, who never achieved the widespread acclaim he deserves, but between Buckaroo Banzai, Robocop and this film, he established himself as a major talent. Here, Welles plays a man struggling with the burdens of family and homeownership who finds himself in a life or death struggle with a rat - a rat that seems almost supernaturally able to hit him where it emotionally hurts worst. As his family separated from him temporarily, Weller is forced into a final, insane combat not just for his home and life, but for the very meaning of who he is as a man. Great film."
"Fun film that kinda flew under the radar. Hopefully this release will garner new fans."
"One of the strangest creature features ever made, but good fun and a great high quality release"
"Terribly underrated horror flick with a pristine package and thorough extras. Worth it for Weller's excellent early performance. Cosmatos directs efficiently with a little bit of flair."
"I hadn't seen this movie since I was a teenager. Anything with Peter Weller is great, but this is one of his best, imo. Ir's never looked or sounded better. The VS sleeve is top notch ss always!"
"Really enjoyed this movie! Great work especially from Peter Weller. Great special features and great art on the slip."
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