This is the listing for the standard edition Blu-ray release. The limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 3,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
In a large house on an otherwise uninhabited pacific island, a group of hopeful young actors have been assembled to prepare for their roles in what they’ve been told will be a very unique, family oriented film. But on their first night, one of them is horribly boiled alive and dies. Although initially assumed to be an accident, as other mangled and mutilated bodies begin to appear, it becomes apparent that a madman is lurking among them and seems to be concocting all of the diabolical deaths in accordance with the macabre lyrics to an obscure song…
One of the stranger cinematic interpretations of Agatha Christie’s classic novel, And Then There Were None, William T. Naud’s WHODUNIT (aka Island of Blood and Scared Alive) takes firm psychotronic hold of its ‘respectable’ literary source material, transforming it into an over-the-top gore fest, complete with a jaw dropping, out of left field, final twist. A victim of decades worth of terrible looking and extremely dark VHS releases, Vinegar Syndrome is overjoyed to revive this never-on-disc early 80s slasher and present it on Blu-ray, from a fresh, 4K restoration of its 35mm camera negative!
Directed by: William T. Naud
Starring: Marie-Alise Recasner, Terence Goodman, Rick Dean, Ron Gardner
1982 / 83 min / 1.85:1 / English
Additional info:
• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original negative
• “Blood & Sweaters” - an interview with actor Terence Goodman
• “Dying for the Opportunity” - an interview with actor Jim Piper
• “Containing the Excitement” - an interview with actress Marie-Alise Recasner
• “Cutting a Long Story Short” - an interview with editor Hari Ryatt
• Commentary track with The Hysteria Continues!
• Original theatrical trailer
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.254902 / 5 from 51 reviews.
Whodunit, a 1982 slasher film, has received mixed reviews. Customers appreciate the imaginative kills and the 4K restoration, but have mixed feelings about the characters, songs, and overall film experience.
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"Island of Blood is an atmospheric slasher that makes excellent use of its isolated island setting to build suspense and mystery. Its colorful cast, eerie tone, and classic whodunit structure keep the story engaging from beginning to end. The film has earned its reputation as a fun cult horror gem that delivers plenty of old-school thrills and charm."
"I had never heard of this but that promise of a crazy final twist sold me. Plus who doesn’t love a weird Agatha mystery adaptation?"
"A slasher flick with great extras."
"Surprisingly good effects and a fun little island adventure."
"Gnarly extras and a great transfer of this lost flick"
"Quite literally an Agatha Christie adaptation in Giallo form. That alone is worth the price of admission."
"Good film"
"A riveting mystery. Beautiful music throughout and builds up to an exciting ending."
"Fun retelling of Agatha Christie with a slasher motif. . . tries hard!"
"Fun film with some nice extras."
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