The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler
The Soultangler

Bleeding Skull

The Soultangler

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Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Since 2004, Bleeding Skull has explored otherworldly cinema through reviews, books, and home video releases. We shine a light on independent genre films that have flown under the radar but deserve to be seen by all. Fangoria has called Bleeding Skull “The go-to encyclopedia for trash, bizarre, and shot-on-video cinema,” while Vice referred to it as “like a fever dream glimpse into parallel worlds". Visit us at BLEEDINGSKULL.COM.

Welcome to Long Island's answer to RE-ANIMATOR. THE SOULTANGLER tells the story of Dr. Anton Lupesky, a rabid genius who develops a drug that allows users to inhabit corpses . . . and embark on gore-soaked murder-sprees. Shot on 16mm in basements and garages by director Pat Bishow on Long Island, this is body horror bliss that's filled with dreamlike imagery, wanton dismemberment, and an earnest devotion to storytelling in the spirit of H.P. Lovecraft.

directed by: Pat Bishow
starring: various
1987 / 90 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Preserved from the 1" tape master, as the 16mm film elements are lost
  • Commentary with director Pat Bishow
  • Director's Cut (62 mins)
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Q&A from 2018
  • Photo gallery
  • Original trailer
  • Trailer: THE DEAD OF NIGHT TOWN (1984)
  • Music video: "Wow" by Hypnolovewheel
  • Bonus movie: IT'S A HAUNTED HAPPENIN' (2002, 74 mins), a previously unreleased film from Pat Bishow
  • IT'S A HAUNTED HAPPENIN': Commentary with Bishow & co-writer Jon Sanborne
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.419355 / 5 from 217 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Soultangler offers a unique cinematic experience with effective low-budget effects, fun and gory content, and excellent packaging. It is a significant upgrade from previous releases, though opinions on the edition and budget vary.

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  • Packaging Quality (5%): It was reported by customers that the packaging of this product is excellent and loved by many.
  • Cinematic Experience (4%): It was reported by customers that The Soultangler is a unique cinematic experience that rewards patience.
  • Product Upgrade (4%): It was highlighted by customers that this is a significant upgrade and well worth the purchase. (Common opinion)
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Review highlights

  • "The film itself is silly fun, particularly given the enthusiasm of the lead scientist guy (I can't remember his name!)" — Sam N.
  • "This is a fun, low budget, gory and violent film." — Mark P.
  • "Interesting Movie, great release!" — Blake B.

Reviews

Pure low-budget insanity!

"This crazy 8mm flick has a special place in my heart. For trash filmmaking aficionados, this is the cream of the crop! Plus that slipcover is just too damn cool"

— Matteo B. (5/5)

Amazing movie!

"Crazy psychotronic film that really looks great in this latest restoration from Bleeding Skull! I loved the goopy effects and found it to be a competently made and interesting flick to put on."

— Elijah K. (5/5)

Charming Effort

"I can't expect much from a low budget DIY film, however the pacing could've been better. All the cool stuff is saved for the final act, so you need to sit through some messy plot."

— Viktor A. (3/5)

bluray upgrade of a DIY gory crazy scientist film

"What might result from the idea to make something like The Reanimator on a bargain budget mostly shot in 1 basement? This had already been released on DVD a couple of years back by AGFA. Basically the same release here, with the addition of subtitles, and still available in the original version and a director's cut that cuts a lot of footage to make it a lean 1-hour experience. Colourful, gleeful and gory, this is quite the treat for lovers of SOV gore epics."

— Tim V. (4/5)

The Soultangler

"Actually preferred the bonus feature here, but as an SOV Reanimator, not terrible."

— Jack H. (4/5)

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"My first Bleeding Skull purchase and I was not disappointed. This is one crazy SOV flick with some nasty effects and tons of low budget charme. Picture quality is suprisingly strong. I didn't expect that. The extras include the shorter director's cut, an auido commentary with director Pat Bishow, a Q&A from Drafthouse screenings ,some trailers and a whole bonus movie by Bishow. And even that has a commentary! Sadly no subtitles though. The artwork and especially the slip cover are awesome. Love it!"

— Dominik F. (4/5)

VHS shot love letter to Reanimator

"Wild, bizarre, with a bonkers plot, great gore effects and inventive camera work which far exceeds its minimal budget, Soultangler is a passionate labour of love and an absolute blast!"

— Harry F. (5/5)

Full of Spunk!

"I'm trying to be as modest as I can score-wise because I really shouldn't grade this on a normal system. It was clearly made super cheap by some friends with a camcorder and the creative juices flowing to make a feature film. Despite its weaker aspects, The Soultangler still deserves praise for swinging big and delivering tons of gore that is surely enough to captivate most fans of low-budget, obscure, DIY horror films."

— Branden Y. (4/5)

I figured this low budget

"I figured this low budget rarity would only get a DVD release but I was surprised when this was announced for home video. If you are fan of the Re-Animator franchise then you'll probably dig this one."

— Wayne W. (5/5)

Your mileage may vary? . . .

"I had trouble finding and appreciating the charms of this one. I thought I was going to love it, and within 15 minutes I was debating turning it off; I made the wrong choice. Maybe a happy medium would've been to watch the included 62-min director's cut? Somehow both tiring and unlikeable -- but it seems like I'm in the minority on this one! Highlights were a couple of quick effects shots, I guess how overwrought the backstory was, and mostly the fantastic slip/case art (although, being the same, kind of makes the slipcover a little superfluous?). I disliked the experience of watching this movie so much I didn't even give the bonus extra film a shot. Good luck."

— Joe V. (1/5)

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