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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Thirteen years ago, at the Halloween Pumpkin Prom, the infamous Lawnmower Killer went on a brutal rampage, murdering several high school students, including Mary Graves' older sister, traumatizing her for life. Now, after the unexpected escape of a prisoner from the state mental hospital, who may or may not be the killer, it's up to hard-nosed gumshoe Dick Harbinger to solve the case before the Lawnmower Killer seeks out a new slew of victims at the upcoming Pumpkin Prom, that is if anyone is able to survive the hilarious horror hijinks leading up to it!

A raucous parody of horror films and teen sex comedies, predating the Scary Movie franchise by nearly two decades, director Greydon Clark's (Joysticks) WACKO features a mind blowing ensemble cast including Joe Don Baker (Goldeneye, Fletch), Stella Stevens (The Poseidon Adventure), George Kennedy (Charade), Charles Napier (The Blues Brothers, Supervixens), Julia Duffy (The Doctors) and Andrew Dice Clay in his first feature film role! Never officially released on DVD and barely available in any format since the 80s, Vinegar Syndrome brings this sidelined chunk of horror-comedy gold to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4k from its long lost camera negative!

Directed by: Greydon Clark
Starring: George Kennedy, Joe Don Baker, Andrew Dice Clay, Stella Stevens, Julia Duffy
1981 / 87 min / 1.85:1

  • Region A Blu-ray/DVD combo
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Brand new commentary track with director Greydon Clark
  • "Die Laughing" - an interview with cinematographer Nicholas von Sternberg
  • Never before seen outtakes
  • Trailer
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.180328 / 5 from 61 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Wacko, a 1981 horror-comedy film, is a hilarious parody of horror films and teen sex comedies, newly restored in 4k and released on Blu-ray/DVD. Customers appreciate its great looks and solid transfer, though opinions vary on its spoof elements. The film is highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Summary topics

  • Horror Parody: 13%
  • Film Looks: 11%
  • Film Enjoyment: 21%

Review topics: [frame, quality, cover, picture, looks, movie, film, parody, spoof, transfer, kills, commentary, comedy, horror, laughs, humor, presentation, slipcover, sleeve, gem, age, ending, release].

Review highlights

  • "Colors look nice, black levels are solid and skin tones are just fine." — Brian G.
  • "I blindingly order this movie and enjoyed it, the film looks good and has." — robert p.
  • "Pretty funny movie, transfer looks great too" — Timothy T.

Reviews

Hilarious parody!

"Another insane slasher parody. This one has a pumpkinhead killer running people over with a lawnmower nit as great as Pandemonium, but has a lot of really solid funny bits and is still pretty good overall"

— Stephen J. (5/5)

Fun

"Death to all teenagers who fuck! I really enjoyed this one, humor has aged well."

— Charles W. (5/5)

Wacko

"If only I weren't a fan Greydon Clark, I might have not subjected myself to this release. Joe Don Baker appears (as he does in most of Greydon Clark's films, it seems) and there are laughs to be had, but really, it's not essential viewing."

— Ed G. (3/5)

Wacko(Missed out on the Slipcover)

"Strange horror comedy much in the realm of Student Bodies. . Great picture sound and double sided cover."

— Gary R. (5/5)

Zany horror comedy

"This is a parody of a lot of horror films from the late seventies early eighties. Kind of like naked gun, hot shots, or more closely, the scary movie franchise. The picture and sound quality of this release are great. Some extra and a cool looking reversible sleeve"

— Kresh R. (4/5)

80s Slasher Stick

"This movie was pretty funny. Definitely cheesy like I was expecting but completely enjoyable."

— Tim P. (5/5)

Fun Halloween Watch

"From the maker of JOYSTICKS comes this tounge in cheek horror flick. It's a fun one to watch on Halloween, and the transfer was great."

— Eddie G. (5/5)

Greatly looking forward

"Saw this many years ago, forgot it existed. Very excited to get a fresh glimpse at it"

— Kyle G. (5/5)

It’s waxko

"It’s wacko"

— Michael S. (5/5)

Catalogue No. VS-263

"Greydon Clark is a well known name among genre movie fans and "Wacko" had been only available on VHS and a bad full frame German DVD before. So this Blu-Ray was kind of a revelation for fans. The movie is a funny and sometimes silly Horror spoof comedy and the cast includes some really well known people: Joe Don Baker, George Kennedy, Charles Napier and even a young Andrew Dice Clay."

— Dominik F. (5/5)

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