Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcase of a 4K UHD/Blu-ray originally released in 2022. It is not included in any subscription, nor will a subscriber coupon be issued. Due to licensing constraints, we will not be offering a "case-only" version of this product.
This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a brand new spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 2,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition deluxe box was limited to 10,000 units and is sold out.
We're pleased to at last announce our fourth VSU; a film truly worthy of the branding; featuring huge stars, even even bigger thrills, and a whole lot of ass kicking: Rowdy Herrington's ROAD HOUSE! Our edition features a brand new, VS created, 4K restoration, an exclusive making-of doc, and plenty of other heavy hitting extras! As usual, it will be packaged in VSU's custom designed hard box featuring newly created art by Tom Hodge!
James Dalton is a tough-as-nails bouncer with a reputation for using any and all force necessary to "keep the peace." Meanwhile, Frank Tilghman, a country businessman, is having trouble maintaining control over the violent patrons and crooked staff at his newly acquired club, the Double Deuce. Upon learning of Dalton's take-no-prisoners attitude toward security, he makes a proposal too good for Dalton to refuse; summoning him from The Big Apple to Jasper, MO and handing him the reins to the bar, on the promise that he clean the place up. But no sooner than his first few days in charge does he wind up stabbed and in the hospital. With the knowledge that he's up against a gang of thugs who play even dirtier than he does, Dalton throws caution to the wind and prepares for a fight that will inevitably send someone six feet under...
Patrick Swayze (Dirty Dancing, Ghost), Kelly Lynch (Drugstore Cowboy), Sam Elliott (Tombstone, The Big Lewbowski), and Ben Gazzara (The Killing of a Chinese Bookie) headline an all-star cast in director Rowdy Herrington's blockbuster turned cult classic, ROAD HOUSE. Newly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative, specifically for this release, and bursting with both new and archival extras, Vinegar Syndrome Ultra is proud to give this ass-kicking classic the kick-ass special edition it deserves.
directed by: Rowdy Herrington starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, Kevin Tighe, Kathleen Wilhoite 1989 / 114 min / 2.35:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
4K Ultra HD / Region A 2-disc Blu-ray Set
4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
Commentary track with director Rowdy Herrington
Commentary track with filmmakers and fans Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier
"Henchman #2" - a brand new interview with actor / stuntman Anthony De Longis (25 min)
"I Did It My Way" - a brand new interview with second unit director / stunt coordinator Charlie Picerni (31 min)
"Blonde Ambitions" - a brand new interview with actress Laura Lee Kasten (19 min)
"Fightin' Man" - a brand new interview with actor Roger Hewlett (14 min)
"Ain't Nothing Gonna Kill Me But Me" - a brand new interview with actor Travis McKenna (21 min)
"I Thought You’d Be Bigger: The Making of Road House" documentary (63 min)
"A Conversation With Director Rowdy Herrington" featurette (30 min)
"Pain Don't Hurt: The Stunts of Road House" featurette (22 min)
"Pretty Good for a Blind White Boy: The Music of Road House" featurette (9 min)
"Remembering Patrick Swayze" featurette (15 min)
"On the Road House" featurette (17 min)
"What Would Dalton Do?" featurette (12 min)
"On the Set" featurette (4 min)
"Patrick Swayze Profile" featurette (3 min)
"Selected Soundbites" featurette (11 min)
Theatrical Trailer (2 min)
Photo gallery
40-page perfect bound book featuring essays by writers Cristina Cacioppo and Sean T. Collins (Note:only included with the deluxe box edition)
Inside sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.923077 / 5 from 689 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Road House 4K Ultra HD release by Vinegar Syndrome is highly praised for its stunning 4K restoration, vibrant visuals, and excellent picture and sound quality. The special edition packaging and design are also lauded by customers. The release includes a wealth of extras, including interviews, documentaries, and featurettes, enhancing the viewing experience.
"Amazing transfer, packed to the gills with amazing features and awesome sturdy packaging with cool artwork." — Lyle H.
"Perfect little edition, great extras and great artwork for a great movie!" — Greg C.
"Great movie, great transfer, lots of special features and nice packaging." — Matthew E.
Reviews
Just as Beautiful as the Original VSU
"I'm so happy Vinegar Syndrome released this new limited edition slipcase for Road House. I missed out on the original VSU release, so getting another chance to own it is fantastic. The new edition is just as beautiful, with gorgeous packaging that looks amazing on the shelf. As for the film itself, Road House remains one of the most entertaining and cozy '80s movies around, an endlessly rewatchable classic and another excellent release from Vinegar Syndrome."
— Tobias M. (5/5)
Patrick at his finest
"The transfer and picture quality is exactly what's expected from vinegar syndrome. High quality items with many amazing extras. Definitely one of Patrick Swayze's best roles."
— Dennis K. (5/5)
PW’s Best Film?
"Huge fan of Dirty Dancing and Donnie Darko (and alliterations), but Road House is easily Pat’s greatest film to date. It literally has it all, and this condensed VSA set without the ugly art from the OG pressing it the best version yet!"
— Aaron P. (5/5)
Be Nice Until It’s Time
"Road House is pure comfort-food action: Swayze cool, Sam Elliott charm, Ben Gazzara sleaze, and enough barroom chaos to make the Double Deuce feel mythical. The VSU treatment is exactly what this deserves: great presentation, a strong 4K restoration, and a pile of extras for a movie that only gets more fun every time I revisit it."
— Danny W. (5/5)
Well done V S A
"Due care and attention clearly impaired with this transfer great cast and amazing soundtrack"
— Peter F. (3/5)
Good commentaries and slipcase
"Nice to have this one with a high-quality release. And of course it has a pretty cool slipcae. Also includes two commentaries: Audio Commentary 1: Features director Rowdy Herrington. Audio Commentary 2: Features fans and filmmakers Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier."
— Kevin K. (4/5)
Road house
"Road House is a hugely entertaining action classic that blends hard-hitting fights with effortless charisma and unforgettable one-liners. The film’s infectious energy and larger-than-life characters make every scene a pleasure to watch. It remains a timeless crowd-pleaser that perfectly embodies the fun, unapologetic spirit of late-’80s action cinema."
— Jeffrey W. (5/5)
Road House 4K
"Great movie with an even better packaging for the release! The hard slipcover is amazing with excellent artwork! I love Vinegar Syndrome because the always put out amazing titles like this one!"
— Sunjay O. (5/5)
Beautiful edition!
"I honestly prefer the beer bottle slipcase to the original VSU art. Besides the packaging, the picture quality and HDR looks absolutely stunning!"
— Paige L. (5/5)
Be Kind
"How do you improve upon the wonderfulness that is ‘Road House’. Well, if you’re Vinegar Syndrome, you put together one of the best, fully loaded, special editions there will ever be for this film. Remember, Pain don’t hurt, but if you miss out on picking this up, it definitely will hurt."
— Amanda O. (5/5)
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