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Subkultur USA

Out of Order

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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This listing is for the standard edition 4k UDH/Blu-ray Combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Haunt Love) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Subkultur is a German based home video company devoted to restoring and re-releasing genre cinema in the best possible editions, running the gamut from grindhouse classics like SWITCHBLADE SISTERS to more contemporary genre oddities like SILENT TRIGGER and impressive restoration jobs like BLOODY FRIDAY. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, will exclusively handle U.S. distribution, on select releases, for Subkultur, bringing their unique taste for genre curation and penchant for quality restoration work to American audiences. We are thrilled to be representing Subkultur's line of US home video releases!

On a Friday evening, four people board the elevator in an office building. After it gets stuck, they soon realize that their cries for help go unheeded. Desperate, they decide to free themselves on their own and climb out through a hatch. When their lives are in great danger, a fight breaks out and the situation escalates completely. With every additional minute in this claustrophobic narrowness, the veil of superficiality lifts and reveals a glimpse into the human abyss that is much deeper than the elevator shaft beneath their feet.

directed by: Carl Schenkel
starring: Götz George, Wolfgang Kieling, Renée Soutendijk
1984 / 90 min / 1.66:1 / German and English DTS HD-MA 1.0 + German DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region Free 4k UHD/Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD features Dolby Vision and HDR
  • Interview with actor Hannes Jaenicke (approx 28 Min.)
  • Interview DP Jacques Steyn (approx 19 Min.)
  • Alternate version (with SD Inserts)
  • Isolated music track (DTS-HD Master Audio)
  • English opening & end credits (silent)
  • Opening & end credits textless (silent)
  • German theatrical trailer
  • Gallery
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5291004 / 5 from 189 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers highly regard this limited edition slipcover for its exceptional picture quality, stunning visual presentation, and intense acting. The film is praised for its great performances and tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. The fantastic release and outstanding packaging add to its appeal.

Summary topics

  • Picture Quality: 8%
  • Visual Presentation: 6%
  • Acting: 5%
  • Thriller Experience: 26%
  • Packaging: 16%

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Review highlights

  • "Top Release with great picture quality which looks stunning." — Sebastian V.
  • "An interesting and tight German thriller with great performances." — Ryan K.
  • "This movie is an easy recommendation especially with bots stellar picture quality!" — Kevin C.

Reviews

Good Claustrophobic Thriller

"Great 4K presentation. Good artwork on slipcover."

— Peter D. (5/5)

Elevator thriller

"I wouldn't do much better than these folks if I was stuck in an elevator tbh. Excellent 4k transfer, and a very tense and taut thriller."

— Jon B. (5/5)

Gorgeous transfer and packaging

"Have now watched this twice and am glad I risked a blind buy on it - thrilling, beautiful to look at, a pleasure to watch each time and once I expect to lend to friends. The slipcover is a beaut as well."

— Scott N. (5/5)

. . . . and we would all go down together

"You can't really have anything against thrillers/action movies with a simple and straightforward premise. Especially not when they are, like "Abwärts", realistic and dealing with topics that are also the worst nightmare of half of the earth's population. People with severe claustrophobia beware, as much of the film takes place in a very narrow and bleak elevator cabin where four very diverse persons get trapped in on a Friday night. Partially psychological character study, but primarily nail-biting suspense thriller, "Abwärts" guarantees 90 minutes of uncompromising action footage, solid performances, and a good climax. The sound and sight of snapping cables, fraying wires, and creaking elevator doors are truly uncanny. praise for a good drama and yes it is"

— TASOS T. (5/5)

Never using an elevator again!

"Awesome thriller. You will want to use the stairs from now on."

— Jamie M. (5/5)

Nice movie to have in your movie collection

"Crazy flick. Phyllis Davis is indeed sweet sugar for the eyes"

— Diego S. (5/5)

Claustrophobic German Thriller

"So glad I finally got to watch this, can’t stream or buy digitally."

— Zachery M. (5/5)

Love the Packaging

"Abwärts is a German classic with Renée Soutendijk, from Verhoeven's Spetters."

— Raoul M. (5/5)

A Cult Thriller with a Memorable Final Turn

"This edition from Vinegar Syndrome gives Out of Order a level of respect it’s rarely received. The transfer is clean and stable, the packaging is sharp, and the overall presentation feels thoughtfully curated. It’s clear this wasn’t treated as a throwaway deep cut, but as a film worth preserving and re-evaluating. As a flick, it’s lean, tense, and unmistakably of its era — blending sleazy thriller elements with moody atmosphere and a slow-burn sense of unease. It’s the kind of movie that sneaks up on you, pulling you in with style and tone rather than big set pieces. Perfect late-night viewing for fans of cult European cinema. The ending is what really seals it. Bold, unsettling, and lingering, it reframes everything that comes before it and leaves a strong final impression. It’s the kind of conclusion that sticks in your head and makes the film feel more daring and memorable than you might initially expect. For collectors who love discovering overlooked genre titles, Out of Order is a great pick — a solid edition, an engaging flick, and an ending that makes it all worthwhile."

— Tim L. (5/5)

Devil > Out of Order

"Kept me entertained but not sure it needed to be in UHD and Devil definitely steals wins best elevator film"

— Rory C. (3/5)

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