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American Genre Film Archive

The Zodiac Killer

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 Stars (163 Reviews)
$27.99
$27.99 $39.98
Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover
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Description

This is the only horror movie in history that was made explicitly to catch a serial killer. Directed by Tom Hanson, who had previously owned a chain of Pizza Man restaurants, THE ZODIAC KILLER reimagines the crimes of the then-active Zodiac Killer in hopes of luring the madman out of hiding. That plan didn’t work. Instead, we got the most outrageous and compelling "tabloid horror" vortex on the planet. And beyond. During theatrical screenings, Hanson constructed in-theater traps to catch the killer. These included the use of an ice cream freezer filled with rent-a-cops and a raffle with a motorcycle as a prize. You won’t get insight like this by watching David Fincher's ZODIAC. But you will get it while watching THE ZODIAC KILLER.

Exclusive Zodiac Killer bundle with candle and postcard, limited to 75 bundles.

Details

Director(s): Unknown

Starring: Various

Release Year: 1971

Runtime: 86 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.33:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 1.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region Free Blu-ray

Restoration: Preserved from one of the only known 35mm prints in existence

Genre: Thriller

SKU: AGFA-001b SLIP

Bonus Content
  • Interview with director Tom Hanson and actor Manny Nedwick
  • Commentary with Tom Hanson, Manny Nedwick, and the AGFA team
  • Booklet with writing by Chris Poggiali of TEMPLE OF SCHLOCK
  • Tabloid-horror trailers from the AGFA archive
  • Bonus movie: ANOTHER SON OF SAM (1977, 72 mins), preserved from a 35mm print
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Label Bio

Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is the world’s largest archive dedicated to genre movies and filmmakers, and the only known 501(c)(3) non-profit genre film distributor. AGFA is committed to preserving the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation, and distribution. We fulfill our mission by rescuing, restoring, and sharing largely forgotten films on home video and in theaters. Donate and learn more at AMERICANGENREFILM.COM.
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4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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163 reviews
  • ZS
    Zakaria S.
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    2 weeks ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Interesting story, film notwithstanding

    Interesting history behind the film, can't say the same for the film itself. Definitely worth it for the bonus features.

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    4 weeks ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    The Zodiac Killer

    Admittedly I think the story behind the making of this is more interesting than the end result

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    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    "This is the Zodiac speaking. . . . :

    A trashy, good old time with this nitty gritty flick from 1971 based on the Zodiac Killer. Super low budget goodness here. All what you can expect from the Something Weird vaults. One by one we see the Zodiac do what he does best until he has finished his task at hands. The bonus film Another Son of Sam 1977 is on the same level, but a little less thrilling.

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  • ED
    Evan D.
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    2 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Zodiac Sign Killer!

    Great little release from partner label AGFA, transfer is great, extras are awesome with a bonus movie and the film like slipcover is amazing!

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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