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The Stranger Within

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 Stars (77 Reviews)
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Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcase
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This special limited edition Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss and embossed single walled hard slipcase + slipcover combo and is limited to 3,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Description

Ann Collins is expecting, but no one knows precisely what. She's been faithful to her husband David, who had a vasectomy years back, and her surprise pregnancy is progressing rapidly. But other worrying signs soon develop in this conception that's more incredible than immaculate. Ingesting massive amounts of coffee and salt, and speed-reading as many books as possible, Ann's blood type changes and she starts disappearing at night. As David, their doctor and friends try in vain to help her, they find they can reach Ann less and less, as this upcoming birth seems to have taken control of her entirely.

Penned by author and genre icon of both the big and small screen Richard Matheson (Duel, I Am Legend, The Night Stalker), THE STRANGER WITHIN is a stunningly well-crafted blend of sci-fi and horror, all set to a dynamic and chilling score by prolific composer Charles Fox (Barbarella, Little Darlings). With Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie) as Ann, it also features George Grizzard (Bachelor Party), David Doyle (Charlie's Angels), Joyce Van Patten (The Bad News Bears), and admired character actor Nehemiah Persoff (Some Like it Hot). Iconoscope anxiously awaits the delivery of this unsettling classic, newly restored in 2K from its original 35mm interpositive and available on Blu-ray for the first time.

Details

Director(s): Lee Philips

Starring: Barbara Eden, George Grizzard, Joyce Van Patten, David Doyle, Nehemiah Persoff

Release Year: 1974

Runtime: 74 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.33:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: Mono

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region A Blu-ray

Restoration: Newly scanned and restored in 2K from the 35mm interpositive

Packaging Artist(s): Steak Mtn

Genre: Drama, Science Fiction

VS Release Date: October 1, 2026

SKU: ICON-005 CASE

Bonus Content
  • Original mono soundtrack
  • Audio commentary with author & historian Amanda Reyes
  • "The Brilliance Within: A Look Back at Richard Matheson’s Telefilm Work" - a featurette including interviews with author & screenwriter R.C. Matheson, author & historian Anthony Taylor, and musician Amyellen Kessler
  • "Who Is This Child? A Discussion About How the UFO Phenomenon Gave Birth to The Stranger Within" - an interview with historian, author and professor Greg Eghigian
  • "Vessels: Pregnancy Panic and Horror" - a video essay by writer and critic Erica Shultz
  • Still Gallery
  • 44-page booklet with a new reprint of Richard Matheson’s short story “Trespass” aka “Mother by Protest”
  • Reversible sleeve artwork
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Label Bio

Iconoscope is a new Vinegar Syndrome sub label dedicated entirely to television. With a focus on genre-based, English language (and possibly international) productions, Iconoscope will be preserving, restoring and releasing made-for-tv films, mini-series, and multi-season series ranging from well known big productions to more obscure, and even lost, regional rarities.

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Customer Reviews
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 77 reviews
94%would recommend this product
77 reviews
  • AM
    70mm Member
    Andrea M.
    Verified Buyer
    2 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Superb Iconoscope release

    I had not seen this before, but purchased it immediately upon seeing it is based on a Richard Matheson story (a reprint of which is in the included booklet). Great made-for-TV 1970s sci-fi/horror, creepy atmosphere builds as the film progresses. Great slipcover and artwork. No issues at all with the inner slipcover (sideways-fitting on the disc case) or problems fitting that into the outer slipcover.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • BB
    70mm Member
    Blake B.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Stranger Within Review

    Great release and great packaging. Another release on an interesting sublabel.

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • KS
    70mm Member
    KEVIN S.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    slow burn TV Movie

    So I rarely read the right up on the box before watching so this one had an unexpected ending for me.

    Excellent cast too

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JL
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    Jimmy L.
    Verified Buyer
    2 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Weird wonderful Sci Fi!

    Weird Wonderful Sci Fi made for tv movie! With Barbara Eden from I dream of Jeanie! Awesome!

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • NC
    70mm Member
    Nicholas C.
    Verified Buyer
    3 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nice

    Great release

    Quality / PackagingRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Shopping ExperienceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5

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