Note: this is a brand new Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of THRILLER - A CRUEL PICTURE, originally released in 2022. The original limited edition slipcover was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the packaging.
This special limited edition spot gloss variant slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn.) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, Madeleine (sexploitation superstar, Christina Lindberg) lives an isolated existence in her parents' farmhouse. Missing the bus on her way to town one day, Madeleine accepts a lift from a wealthy and charming stranger named Tony. What starts off as an innocent meeting soon takes a nightmarish turn when Madeleine learns that Tony is really a sadistic pimp on the make, who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket by forcing her to become dependent on heroin. After refusing to service a client, Tony punishes Madeleine by violently blinding her in one eye, forcing her to wear an eyepatch. Despite her limited means, Madeleine secretly saves money to undergo karate and weapons training behind Tony's back. Once she reaches lethal proficiency, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors...
From maverick Swedish director, Bo Arne Vibenius, THRILLER – A CRUEL PICTURE is indisputably one of Grindhouse cinema’s crown jewels. Filled with unforgettable moments of sleazy sex and vicious brutality, including one of the most jarring scenes in exploitation film history, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to unleash the definitive THRILLER experience on UHD for the very first time, lovingly assembled from a pristine 4K restoration of the fully uncensored 16mm camera negative, containing never before seen material. This special edition also contains a bounty of exclusive extra features on Blu-ray, including the complete original English language version, THEY CALL HER ONE EYE (aka HOOKER’S REVENGE), containing alternate and extended footage not seen since the film’s 42nd Street playdates.
directed by: Bo Arne Vibenius starring: Christina Lindberg, Heinz Hopf, Despina Tomazani, Solveig Andersson 1973 / 108min (uncut) and 90min (TCHOE) / 1.66:1 / Swedish & English Mono
Additional info:
4K Edition = 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray x2
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from it’s 16mm original camera negative
Original Swedish Mono Audio for the uncut festival version of THRILLER
Original English dub track for both versions
"Thriller - A Cruel Documentary" - a 43 minute making-of documentary featuring narration by writer/director Bo Arne Vibenius and on camera interviews with: Christina Lindberg (star), Bo Sunnefeldt (stuntman), Lasse Lundgren (stuntman) and Gunnar Palm (actor)
Historical commentary track with author & critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
“Adrián and Christina” - an interview by filmmaker Adrian Garcia Bogliano from 2017
Alamo Drafthouse Q&A with Christina Lindberg from a November 11, 2017 screening of THRILLER in Austin, TX
“Christina Lindberg: The Paris Interview” - an interview by Christian Valor from 2015
Original theatrical and teaser trailers for THRILLER
Original theatrical trailer and TV Spot for THEY CALL HER ONE EYE
Original theatrical trailer for HOOKER'S REVENGE
Behind-the-scenes still gallery
Publicity image gallery
Artwork & press gallery
Multiple radio spots
Outtakes
Rare Christina Lindberg music tracks from her 7" single
SAAB Commercial - directed by Bo Arne Vibenius
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.716981 / 5 from 318 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Thriller - A Cruel Picture (4K UHD/BD) offers an exceptional viewing experience with its stunning 4K restoration, captivating storyline, and a wealth of special features. Customers praise the film's quality, the engaging extras, and the overall presentation, making it a must-have for exploitation film enthusiasts.
"Fantastic film and an amazing restoration and complete package presentation." — michael k.
"Excellent movie with an amazing 4k transfer and restoration." — Paul H.
"Beautiful artwork and package, excellent extras and features all around, not to mention the great transfer work." — Dante V.
Reviews
Amazing Transfer!! 10/10
"VS kills it like always. This movie has never looked better! Having previously owned the VHS only, this is a huge leap for a film that deserves more attention. My package arrived promptly and packaged in perfect condition."
— Aidan F. (5/5)
Thriller - A Cruel Picture (4K UHD)
"What can be said about Thriller that hasn’t already been said? This is clearly a five star exploitation movie and it is one of my all-time favorites. Christina Lindberg is awesome and I highly encourage you to check out her other movies, if not done so already. This comes highly highly highly recommended."
— David L. (5/5)
A Thriller Without Thrills
"Thriller is a simple enough revenge movie. However, I wouldn't call it a great film. There's barely any tension. One-eye's ability to go and come as she pleases from her captor is somewhat strange, allowing her to build her strengths as a killer. So, does she get to keep all her money that she makes as a prostitute? Some of this plot is never really fleshed out. Speaking of flesh, the pornographic inserts were exploitative, but they also help drive home the horror of One-eye's predicament. I just thought there could be more action in the movie's third act instead of the watered down, repetitive slow motion scenes. Film looks great and the artwork makes this movie feel like a bigger deal."
— NICHOLAS K. (3/5)
Love the new slipcase!
"I'd been hemming & hawing over this release for quite awhile, but the new slipcase was what did it for me. I love how the gloss knocks out of the skull & text (rather than the other way around, which is what you would typically see). Wish there was a booklet."
— Stefan P. (5/5)
A masterpiece of the genre
"Excellent transfer of this definitive exploitation film. A bleak and gritty film that is a masterpiece of the genre. The sound slows down for each kill making for a real grasp of the revenge Madeline is getting. It is an artful depiction of the surroundings she finds herself in which are drab and cold. Really brought to life in the 4k uncut film."
— Timothy D. (5/5)
True Grindhouse
"There is nothing to say. Watch this film. Beautiful release, lovingly restored with all the warts and bruises. Excellent packaging."
— Alexander W. (5/5)
Revenge, Restored
"Brutal movie, beautiful disc — strange sentence, but here we are. Scanned fresh from the 16mm negative, this blows the older Synapse Blu-ray out of the water: grain looks great, colors (especially the blues and oranges) really sing, and blacks stay solid without crushing out detail. It'll never look pristine because of how the film was shot and blown up to 35mm, but this is about as good as this notorious slice of Swedish grindhouse cinema is ever going to look. You get both the uncut Swedish version and the trimmed American cut (They Call Her One Eye), plus a goofy grab-bag of extras including outtakes and a couple tracks off Christina Lindberg's old 7" single. Packaging's got a nice embossed slipcover too. Not for the faint of heart, but a genuinely excellent release of a film that's earned its cult infamy."
— Alex R. (5/5)
Thriller!
"Packed presentation and an incredible upgrade from the dvd. This is peak exploitation and one of the all time greats, super influential. Cristina is the queen!"
— Ben C. (5/5)
They call me one eye very good exploitation very entertaining revenge flick very brutal and intense they took away her sight and she takes revenge on the people responsible excellent exploitation from the 70s if you like films like I spit on your grave you will like this I missed out on box set that went oop so I was happy pick slipcover up nice spot gloss slipcover as well I especially like the one eye artwork on back slipcover from the film awesome film
"Very nice artwork on slipcover nice spot gloss slipcover slipcover is very shiny might be full gloss slipcover I like design on back slipcover been one eye nice making of documentary on story thriller cruel pitchure great interview cast and crew telling about their experiences in the film went for about 42 mins"
— Damien E. (5/5)
Striking Cover for Striking Film
"The sound design is haunting. Really adds to the grit visuals and lighting. Looks fantastic on 4k. Especially the dark slow motion scenes. It is indeed a very cruel picture. Though it's more of a history piece than anything else."
— Logan S. (5/5)
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