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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kess) was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Kenny has been raised within the The Brethren, an Evangelical sect who preach purity, morality, and unwavering allegiance to the word of God. A security officer by day, he spends his nights stalking and strangling 'immoral' women thus, he believes, cleansing them of their ungodly transgressions. But when a new nurse is assigned to help care for his ailing mother, she soon becomes suspicious of the activities of the church, unwittingly bringing her closer to unleashing Kenny's unholy wrath against her.

Blending social commentary on the corrupting forces of Evangelical Christianity with a proto-slasher structure, Robert Hartford-Davis' (CORRUPTION) BEWARE MY BRETHREN (aka THE FIEND) is a sobering and suspenseful British thriller, which co-stars Patrick Magee (A CLOCKWORK ORANGE) and Ann Todd (THE PARADINE CASE). Featuring an electrifying original gospel/folk soundtrack alongside mean-spirited kills, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring BEWARE MY BRETHREN to Blu-ray, in its fully uncut international version.

directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis
starring: Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley, Madeleine Hinde, Suzanna Leigh
1972 / 92 minutes / Color / 1.85:1 OAR

Additional info:

Region free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from 35mm negative elements
Audio commentary by film historian and author Samm Deighan
Scene comparison between the UK theatrical version and the uncut International version
Theatrical trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.2933335 / 5 from 75 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Beware My Brethren, a British thriller from 1972, combines social commentary with a proto-slasher structure. Customers praise its excellent transfer, religious-themed scenes, and suspenseful narrative. The Blu-ray/DVD combo offers a beautiful transfer, reversible cover artwork, and English SDH subtitles. However, opinions on the extras vary.

Summary topics

Thriller Experience: 8%
Transfer Quality: 10%
: 11%
Slasher Genre: 10%
Horror Theme: 16%

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Review highlights

"Blind buy but happy with the film which is a religious themed slasher." — Tony S.
"Solid release, and a nice addition to Horror collection with a decent amount of extras." — Jonah S.
"Transfer looks alright and yeah it's a good overall release." — Peter O.

Reviews

British Horror

"I enjoy a good low budget horror movie, so this was right down my alley. A raw, and unsettling dive into religious extremism. Very bold, unsettling."

— Jason M. (4/5)

I liked it

"Social commentary on religion with great production value!"

— Todor T. (4/5)

Another great VS release

"Glad to get this title finally at a great sale price!"

— Caleb E. (5/5)

Patrick Magee does it again

"Solid film about religious fanaticism with yet another great performance from Patrick Magee. He was taken way too soon, and could have made so many more films."

— Rene R. (5/5)

Grabbed this film when it

"Grabbed this film when it was going oop and very happy to have it in the collection. A great Vs release."

— JJ P. (5/5)

70s British horror

"If you like 70s British thrillers, this delivers. Patrick Magee is always a treat, and the transfer looks great. The scene comparison is a fun extra."

— Clint B. (4/5)

Gotta love VS sales

"They always get me to buy something that I had no interest in before. Early slasher-ish movie that is good but not great. Drags at times and the ending was easy to see coming but still not bad and worth a watch."

— Roger S. (4/5)

Great movie

"Great movie"

— Douglas S. (4/5)

Religious Horror

"The good kind, where the Christians are the scary ones …"

— Adam K. (5/5)

Fun proto slasher

"Evangelical Christianity meets murder."

— Charles W. (5/5)