This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
17 years ago, Peter's grandfather went missing under mysterious circumstances. Now, Peter and his friends have returned to the placid Wisconsin town to check out his inherited lake house and to partake in the annual 'Muskie Madness' fishing competition. Soon after his arrival, Peter begins to sense that something isn't quite right, but none of his friends, nor the local sheriff, will believe him. But as townsfolk and tourists begin to disappear, Peter becomes determined to solve the mystery, as well as that of his grandfather's disappearance, and soon finds himself facing off against a fish hook wielding madman!
The feature film debut from director Jim Mallon (Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie), BLOOD HOOK is a distinctly comedic slasher that mixes copious bloodshed with wry satire. Never released domestically in its original version, Vinegar Syndrome presents this under-seen regional horror oddity fully uncut, and featuring previously censored gore and mayhem, on Blu-ray, in a fresh cinematographer-approved restoration from its original camera negative!
directed by: Jim Mallon
starring: Don Winters, Mark Jacobs, Lisa Todd, Patrick Danz, Sara Hauser, Christopher Whiting
1986 / 111 minutes / Color / 1.66:1 OAR
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Overall rating: 4.459854 / 5 from 137 reviews.
Blood Hook is a restored Blu-ray/DVD combo offering a fun, cheesy 80s horror experience with excellent picture and sound quality. The film features cool special effects and a reversible cover, making it a must-have for horror enthusiasts. However, opinions on the acting and overall entertainment value vary among customers.
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"Absolutely dire. . . so epically long, with humour that falls flat, and really ordinary effects. . . like so clearly fake that they take you right out of the moment. Sorry, this was just not a great movie. Characters were really badly drawn, plot was non-existent and filled with holes. . . just awful."
"Blood Hook is one of those movies where the plot is intentioally written for it to be a "bad" film - so much that it becomes a great Troma classic. It takes a great movie to become a classic. This is a GREAT B MOVIE! The fact that it's bad enough to never be released into mainstream theaters and only to Troma video is significant to its attractiveness. This movie could be coined as a cult classic that should be watched at parties or with friends. The acting is B-grade, as well as the plot and overall storyline. But what makes it great is that there are many comic-horror moments where the viewer will find themselves laughing or smiling in amusement at the movie's over-the-top attitude. So, for a fun but mediocre scared time, buy BLOOD HOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"A one of a kind slasher film that keeps its tongue resting in its cheek at all times. The comedy is so dry in Blood Hook that it's really kind of special. One of the more exceptionally weird but acceptable Troma movies to force onto your distant family on the off chance they're sleeping over one night."
"A fun slasher parody with just enough gore and seriousness to make for a surprisingly entertaining movie. It does overstay it's welcome and some of the characters get pretty annoying, but overall it is recommended."
"This was a fun film with some hilarious kills, this is for lovers of silly horrors"
"This film was as wacky as I thought it would be, this fishing slasher is worth the buy"
"Great package overall. The presentation is strong, the extras are good, and it arrived well packed."
"Fun Campy 80's slasher with gore & nudity! A+ Highly Recommended! A+"
"Garbage fun horror movie with some cool effects and the quality VS put on this disc is top notch! Pick it up while you can"
"Strangely good slasher"
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