American Genre Film Archive

True Crime Triple Ripper

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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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.

Presented in partnership with Something Weird Video...

The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Torn from yesterday's headlines, TRUE CRIME TRIPLE RIPPER presents a trio of pulpy exploitation volcanoes that are based on real-life killers—all torridly curated by AGFA and Something Weird.

THE SADIST aka SWEET BABY CHARLIE (1963, 92 mins, B&W)
Based on the murderous rampage of Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate, THE SADIST stars Arch Hall, Jr. (EEGAH) in one of the most gripping and accomplished independent horror films of the 1960s.

THE OTHER SIDE OF BONNIE & CLYDE (1968, 61 mins, Color)
In the spirit of THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN, THE OTHER SIDE OF BONNIE & CLYDE is a surreal ficto-documentary from Larry Buchanan (ZONTAR, THE THING FROM VENUS).

THE ZODIAC KILLER: NOIR (1971/2025, 75 mins, B&W)
Newly color-graded in black and white and re-edited to resemble a grim horror-noir, THE ZODIAC KILLER: NOIR is a fresh take on the only horror movie in history that was made explicitly to catch a serial killer.

directed by: various
starring: various
1963-1971 / 434 min (combined) / 1.33:1, 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • 2-Disc Region Free Blu-ray
  • English SDH subtitles

DISC 1

  • THE SADIST aka SWEET BABY CHARLIE: 2017 restoration from the dupe negative (92 mins) + 2025 preservation from a 35mm print (88 mins)
  • Archival commentary with cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond on the restoration, courtesy of All Day Entertainment
  • Archival introduction by Joe Dante
  • Preservation from the Something Weird S-VHS master

DISC 2

  • THE OTHER SIDE OF BONNIE & CLYDE: Preservation from the broadcast tape master
  • Archival commentary with director Larry Buchanan
  • THE ZODIAC KILLER: NOIR: Preservation from a 35mm print
  • Trailer for THE OTHER SIDE OF BONNIE & CLYDE
  • Ephemera gallery

Overall rating: 4.7173915 / 5 from 138 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition Blu-ray set features three pulpy exploitation films based on real-life killers, highly recommended by customers for its enjoyable content and excellent release. The films are presented in high-quality restorations with archival commentary and additional content.

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  • Film Features (14%): It was reported by customers that the triple features of this product are great and highly recommended.
  • Product Release (17%): A significant number of customers loved the release, describing it as great, excellent, and perfect.
  • Film Enjoyment (17%): Based on many customers, the film is enjoyable, making it a fun little film.

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Review highlights

  • "The other two films are enjoyable as well, and the commentaries are fun listens"William Z.
  • "Three enjoyable unknown films."Emilio G.
  • "A really great triple features for a true crime lovers."Ewan G.

Reviews

Three Less Two

"The Sadist is an excellent film, and it's generously represented here with three different versions. One can only hope that a print featuring the original The Sadist title card will eventually surface. The other two features feel like little more than filler, however. The Zodiac Killer Noir, in particular, adds little of value to the set and comes across as an unnecessary inclusion especially because I already own the original color version BD."

massimiliano m. (5/5)

Great crime trio

"As others have said, I really bought this mainly for The Sadist. Thus presentation definitely did not disappoint as this is the best looking transfer l have ever seen. Great drama and suspense for a low budget movie. The other two, Zodiac Killer and the Bonnie and Clyde movie are pretty good and are a nice addition to thus set. My only complaint would be that the addition of a booklet with some essays in it would have been nice to have."

Christopher K. (5/5)

Exploitation true crime grit

"3 true crime thrillers brought to you by the guys at AGFA. I’n big fan of true crime films so looking forward to checking these out. so far I have only watched the Sadist but it’s great. It’s tense, and well-crafted the cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond is particularly good"

Alex R. (5/5)

Solid trio of true-crime exploitation

"This AGFA package serves up a really interesting mix of historical true-crime pulp. The Sadist is definitely the standout of the three, but the whole set is worth a watch for anyone who likes gritty, zero-budget vintage cinema."

CHAN T. (5/5)

Great Blu-ray presentation with great supplements

"I Love this release ! 3 movies on 1 set This is the best "The Sadist" has ever looked and sounded. Throw out those old public domain releases, this puts them to shame ! The best feature on this set (and I was totally unaware of this ) is the Zodiac Killer movie released in Black and White as a film noir ! Very interesting way to watch it !"

Dean P. (5/5)

Gorgeous restoration of The Sadist

"Gorgeous restoration of The Sadist - great film and lots of extra content, very nice package!"

David H. (5/5)

AGFA + SW is a great combo

"If only AGFA had a subscription plan. This is another great and gritty collection. Each of these could have been their own release, but they're better together. The NOIR version of The Zodiac Killer is a nice take on an already interesting piece of film/true crime history."

James G. (5/5)

A great combo pack that

"A great combo pack that looks great and has outstanding content."

david d. (5/5)

Picked this one up for

"Picked this one up for the versions of THE SADIST and it's incredibly enjoyable and complete for these. A great triple feature of true crime if you're a fan."

Patrick L. (5/5)

Includes probably the best Larry Buchanan movie

"The Bonnie and Clyde film in this set features interviews with a surviving hostage and B & C and the lead investigator's wife. Enough to recommend it!"

Mark V. (4/5)

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