Scared to Death
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Director(s): William Malone
Starring: John Stinson, Diana Davidson, David Moses, Toni Jannotta, Mike Muscat, Pamela Bowman
Release Year: 1980
Runtime: 97 min
Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1
Language(s): ENG- English
Sound: Mono
Subtitles: English SDH
Format: Blu-ray
Disc Info: 2-disc Region Free Blu-ray Set
Restoration: Newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 16mm original camera negative
Packaging Artist(s): Earl Kessler Jr.
Genre: Horror, Creature
SKU: VS-397
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- JSJaskaran S.Verified Buyer1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGrimy ’80s monster fun with a killer restoration 😁
Scared to Death is exactly the kind of low-budget creature feature I have a soft spot for. The Syngenor is a great monster, the early-’80s Los Angeles setting gives the movie a really grimy atmosphere, and I like how it mixes sci-fi horror with slasher-style stalking instead of playing like a straight monster movie.
The creature effects and suit work are a big part of the charm for me. It’s rough around the edges, but that handmade quality is exactly what makes movies like this fun. The whole thing feels like something I would’ve randomly pulled off a VHS shelf because the cover looked insane.
The transfer is a huge part of why this release works so well. Vinegar Syndrome restored it in 4K from the original 16mm camera negative, and it looks way better than a movie with this kind of VHS history probably ever has. The two-disc set is loaded too, with a commentary, making-of documentary, location featurette, and an alternate cut.
The Earl Kessler Jr. slipcover looks great in person too. Weird monster, grimy atmosphere, strong restoration, loaded release — easy 5/5 for me. 😁
- JMJohn M.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsSyngenor
Grimy 80s LA, a great monster, lots to enjoy with this one. Fun 80s Horror for fans of that. Cool slipcover too!
- RFRyan F.Verified Buyer3 months agoRated 4 out of 5 starsScared to Death
Fun film with beer and friends.
- RSRyan S.Verified Buyer4 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsI love William Malone Movies
Another solid grab Scared to Death with the great artwork on the slipcase. I love aLow-budget sci-fi horror about a genetic monster called a Syngenor stalking Los Angeles. Practical effects, glowing red eyes, screaming victims. Peak 80s B-movie entry. Cleaned-up audio, serviceable for a retro horror film.
- MMMiles M.Verified Buyer6 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsEarly 80s killer mutant. All
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