Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcover of UNMASKED PART 25, a Blu-ray originally released in 2019. It is not included in any subscription (nor will a subscriber coupon be issued), however it will be discounted at 50% off SRP over the duration of the March 2026 Friday the 13th weekend. This variant slipcover edition is strictly limited to 3,000 units (available in limited edition only), and there will not be a Slip-Only option.
This special limited edition spot gloss variant slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 3,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition slipcover (designed by Chris Garofalo) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.
Jackson (Gregory Cox) is your run-of-the-mill, hockey mask wearing psychotic killer. Hideously deformed, he spends his time stalking and brutally murdering over-sexed young people, in a variety of nasty methods. But then he meets Shelly (Fiona Evans), a young blind woman who appreciates him as a person (it helps that she can't see the carnage he leaves at every turn). Finding himself falling in love for the first time, Jackson decides that it might be time to finally hang up his cutlery and settle into a happy life of domestic bliss. But can he really overcome his bloodthirsty impulses?
A biting horror-comedy from director Anders Palm and producer Mark Cutforth, UNMASKED PT. 25 (aka HANDS OF DEATH) cleverly plays off of every 80s horror cliche (along with satirizing a number of indie film tropes, for good measure), while reveling in some of the most gruesome gore effects which can be found in a post-nasties British made film. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to rescue this under-seen cult classic and bring it to Blu-ray for the first time.
directed by: Anders Palm
starring: Gregory Cox, Fiona Evans, Edward Brayshaw, Debbie Lee London
1988 / 88 min / 1.66:1
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Overall rating: 4.5707765 / 5 from 219 reviews.
Unmasked Part 25 is a horror-comedy Blu-ray/DVD combo praised for its inventive kills, funny comedy, and entertaining slasher elements. The effects and commentary are also highly regarded by customers.
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"The Looks of this disc are much better than I expected for such an odd late-80s slasher, with the 2K presentation giving it a nice clean-but-not-too-clean feel. The reversible Artwork is a fun bonus and suits the movie’s strange horror-comedy personality. As a Vinegar Syndrome pickup, it absolutely fits the Bill: weird, bloody, self-aware, and easy to enjoy."
"For my full detailed review of Unmasked Part 25, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K The back of the new alternate slipcover art is particularly amazing. I viewed this outrageous gorefest satire of slash-trash on the Unmasked Part 25 Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media release and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."
"2. 5 stars. A Jason stand-in forming a romantic relationship with a blind girl who doesn’t realize he’s a serial killer is an amazing idea. However, it starts to go downhill once the killer begins talking. Like, it becomes melodramatic and overly serious - it’s weird (and not in a good way. )"
"This is one film that didn't work for me on 1st viewing but it's definitely grown on me over time. I was very happy with the transfer. Definitely puts my old VHS copy to shame. A+ restoration. Iloved the extras but as always on every disc I buy, I wish there was more."
"Admittedly I expected something closer to Psychos In Love, but the twist of the love interest being blind is much more interesting and much funnier. Id say I regret not picking it up earlier but truth be told I much prefer this new slipcover. Worth watching for fans of the slasher genre or anybody fond of British comedy. Easily one of my best blind buys"
"I mostly bought this release because a new slipcover was available and it wasn’t expensive, but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I love slashers and sometimes when it gets meta it becomes too much, but this walked the line perfectly and was violent and sweet at the same time. I didn’t love the ending tho."
"Fun little hidden gem this one was actually a good time. . great transfer amazing packaging and all around another stellar release the new limited slipcover is so much better than the original had to snag it! Amazing work"
"This film will make you laugh and cry, unless you're already dead inside. This film also has some amazing kills that begin right from the rip. Maybe the most surprising VS release yet."
"Surprisely good movie and effects!"
"Une sortie (release) intéressante. Les commentaires sont bien (commentary) et j'ai aimé les effets (Effects) de cette comédie parodique."
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