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Dave 17th March 2021 02:02 PM

I’ve only had it with VS. They must lace their parcels with steroids or something. I’ve always had deliveries from them via FedEx and it’s always been extremely fast. I’ve always passed the free postage threshold so not sure if they use a slower service for smaller orders.

Rob4 17th March 2021 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 647963)
I’ve only had it with VS. They must lace their parcels with steroids or something. I’ve always had deliveries from them via FedEx and it’s always been extremely fast. I’ve always passed the free postage threshold so not sure if they use a slower service for smaller orders.

I see, that makes sense, thanks.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs 18th March 2021 03:23 PM

Smaller orders are under a week.

Susan Foreman 1st April 2021 04:59 PM

'Grave Secrets' (1989) - Pre-order available from Vinegar Syndrome direct - $27.99

Release date: April 27

"Iris Norwood has just suffered a horrible car accident. While recovering in her large and secluded bed and breakfast, she starts to believe that someone - or something - is watching her. As the sinister presence grows increasingly apparent, she engages the help of a famed cynical paranormal psychologist, David Shaw, who is grappling with the recent death of his wife. Initially skeptical of Iris’ claims, it’s not long before David comes face to face with a shocking evil that is more menacing than anything he has encountered..

The first feature film directed by veteran genre film producer, Donald P. Borchers (Children of the Corn), GRAVE SECRETS is a deliberate throwback to classic haunted house chillers and stars Paul Le Mat (American Graffiti), Renée Soutendijk (Spetters, The 4th Man), David Warner (In the Mouth of Madness), and Olivia Barash (Repo Man). Elevated by gothic horror visuals by cinematographer Jamie Thompson (Decline of Western Civilization Part III), Vinegar Syndrome Archive presents this direct-to-video sleeper on Blu-ray for the first fine, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm Interpositive"


Special features and Specs:
  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm interpositive
  • Brand new audio interview with director Donald P. Borchers
  • Double-sided poster
  • Limited edition of 4,000
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitle
  • directed by: Donald P. Borchers
  • starring: Paul Le Mat, Renée Soutendijk, David Warner, Olivia Barash
  • 1989
  • 89 min
  • 1.85:1
  • English Stereo


Susan Foreman 1st April 2021 05:03 PM

'The Cellar' (1986) - Pre-order available from Vinegar Syndrome direct - $27.99

Release date: April 27

"The Cashen family has just relocated from the city to a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere in Texas. Upon arrival at their new home, Willy, their young son, explores the area, befriending a Native American shaman who warns him of the powerful forces and apparent curse on their land. Meanwhile, at home, Willy senses that there's something unusual about the cellar of their home; specifically that something strange might be living down there...and unfortunately for the Cashens, it's very hungry...

An unfortunately troubled production, with director Kevin Tenney (Night of the Demons, Witchtrap) called in early on to take over directing duties, THE CELLAR is a stylish monster film playing into the folk horror of the American southwest. Starring Patrick Kilpatrick (Minority Report), Academy Award nominee, Chris Miller (Puss In Boots), Suzanne Savoy (The Upside), and veteran character actor Don Collier (Tombstone), Vinegar Syndrome presents THE CELLAR newly restored in 2K and on Blu-ray for the first time, offered in both its commonly seen theatrical cut as well as its never before seen, and vastly superior, original director's cut."


Special features and Specs:
  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative & the director’s personal 35mm lab print
  • Includes two versions of the film: the theatrical cut and the unseen director’s cut
  • Group commentary on both versions with: Kevin Tenney (director), Suzanne Savoy (actress), and Patrick Kilpatrick (actor)
  • Introduction by the director
  • “From Chicken Sh*t to Chicken Salad, Unearthing the Lost Cellar” - a brand new extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles
  • directed by: Kevin Tenney
  • starring: Patrick Kilpatrick, Chris Miller, Don Collier, Suzanne Savoy
  • 86 min
  • 1.85:1
  • English Stereo

Additional info:

Susan Foreman 1st April 2021 05:07 PM

'All-American Murder' (1991) - Pre-order available from Vinegar Syndrome direct - $27.99

Release date: April 27

"Artie Logan has a history of getting himself in trouble. He's been kicked out of every school he's attended and is no friend to the law, which makes matters extra complicated for his wealthy father, who happens to be a judge. Given one last chance, Artie is shipped off to Fairfield College. But when his new fling, and senator's daughter, Tally, is burned to death by an unknown assailant, suspicion immediately falls on Artie. Adamant of his innocence, he's granted a 24 hour period in which to unmask the actual culprit. As his hours of freedom dwindle, the killer strikes again and again...

A twisted hybrid of slasher and giallo, ALL-AMERICAN MURDER is the sole theatrical feature by acclaimed actor and TV director, Anson Williams (Happy Days) and co-stars Academy Award winner Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter), Charlie Schlatter (18 Again), and Josie Bissett (TV's Melrose Place). Tightly paced, suspenseful, and featuring an array of unexpectedly grisly murders, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring this under-seen piece of early 90s horror to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive."


Special features and Specs:
  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm interpositive
  • Commentary track with The Hysteria Continues!
  • “Being on a Team”- an interview with actor Charlie Schlatter
  • “A Valuable Experience” - an interview with cinematographer Geoffrey Schaaf
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles
  • directed by: Anson Williams
  • starring: Christopher Walken, Charlie Schlatter, Josie Bissett, Richard Kind, Joanna Cassidy
  • 93 min
  • 1.85:1
  • English Stereo

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Trashforcash 2nd April 2021 06:55 AM

The Cellar looks great. VS might not be the best label, but they are the most interesting. They put out the stuff no one has thought of! And the slips are just works of art.

Rob4 3rd April 2021 05:00 PM

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VS going down the American Horror Project route:

Home Grown Horrors: Volume One

This limited edition and painstakingly crafted box set (designed by Tom Hodge of The Dude Designs) is limited to 7,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!

Throughout the 1980s and 90s, independent and first time filmmakers across the United States saw new opportunities to create work in the horror genre. Often integrating the flavor and color of their inner-America locales into their work, they created films that, while inspired by mainstream trends, are about as far from Hollywood as one can get. Collected here are three diverse films, all produced in the late 1980s, providing a fascinating and entertaining glimpse into the forgotten world of Home Grown Horror.

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BEYOND DREAM'S DOOR:

Lately, Ben hasn't been sleeping well. His dreams are filled with violent and terrifying visions of monsters and death. Seeking out answers, he begins to pursue the subtext and hidden meanings of his strange and terrifying nightmares, with the help of his professor and several friends. As the dreams grow increasingly lifelike, Ben fears that he's losing his grip on sanity, especially as those around him start turning up dead; horribly mutilated just like he's seen in his sleep...

A low-on-budget but extremely high on ambition apocalyptic horror film, and the first feature written and directed by jack-of-all-trades filmmaker, Jay Woelfel, the Ohio lensed BEYOND DREAM’S DOOR skillfully blends elements of surrealism, mystery, and grotesque and violent horror set-pieces, resulting in a wholly singular vision. Sadly relegated direct-to-video, BEYOND DREAM’S DOOR has earned a sizable cult following and comes to Blu-ray for the very first time, from Vinegar Syndrome, painstakingly reconstructed shot by shot from its original, unedited 16mm camera negative, and is presented in its director's cut.

directed by: Jay Woelfel
starring: Nick Baldasare, Rick Kesler, Susan Pinsky, Norm Singer
1988 / 80 min / 1.33:1 / English 5.1 Surround

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm original camera negative (with tape inserts)
• “Where Horror Lies” - a brand new extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
• Brand new group commentary track with: director Jay Woelfel, cinematographer Scott Spears, actor Nick Baldasare & actor Rick Kesler
• Brand new commentary track with: actor Nick Baldasare, moderated by Dave Parker
ARCHIVAL
• Group commentary track
• Commentary track with the director
• “Behind Dream’s Door” - making-of documentary
• “Getting Monstered” - fx featurette
• Montage of unused and alternate takes
• Unused and alternate fx footage
• Bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage
• Local news coverage
• Multiple deleted scenes
• Multiple trailers
• Multiple short films with commentary tracks
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

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WINTERBEAST:

Weird things are happening in and around the Wild Goose Lodge, a snowy inn located in rural Massachusetts. People are being found dead and mutilated, while others are vanishing without a trace. Realizing that the violence might have something to do with Native American black magic and the ancient secrets of the area's historic totem poles, a trio of cops decide to investigate the goings on, and are faced with an array of monsters, ghouls, and even a sampling of murderous locals!

A film which truly justifies the term 'unclassifiable,' and the sole feature from writer and director Christopher Thies, WINTERBEAST was shot on and off for nearly half a decade and in a mix of super 8mm and 16mm, resulting in a one of a kind piece of outsider art horror filmmaking that must be seen to be believed. Loaded with surreal dialogue, mind-blowing stop motion animation, homemade gore effects, and more than a few genuinely creepy moments, Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to bring this forgotten cult gem to Blu-ray, newly restored and reconstructed from it’s original film elements and presented in both its commonly seen released version along with a never before released workprint edit.

directed by: Christopher Thies
starring: Tim R. Morgan, Mike Magri, Charles Majka, Bob Harlow, Dori May Kelly, David Majka
1992 / 76 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its original 16mm and Super 8mm film elements
• Brand new commentary track with producer Mark Frizzell
• Archival commentary track with director Christopher Thies, producer Mark Frizzell and cinematographer Craig Mathieson
• “It Came from Lone Peak” - an unfinished early workprint version of Winterbeast
• “Sweat & Persistence” - a new interview with producer Mark Frizzell
• “I Saw it in a Dream” - a new interview with actor Charles Majka
• “My First Career” - a new interview with actor David Majka
• “So Bad, It’s Good” - a new interview with actress Dori May Kelly
• “He Wears Sunglasses at Night” - a new interview with actor Mike Magri
• “A Movie For Filmmakers” - a new interview with filmmaker Simon Barrett
• “Oh, Dear, What can the Matter Be?” - an archival making-of documentary
• Archival deleted scenes
• Archival audio interview with composer Michael Perilstein
• Archival ‘soap opera’ footage
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

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FATAL EXAM:

A group of college students have been given a very unusual assignment: spend the night inside of a supposedly haunted house, as part of their studies into the supernatural and occult. Although the rag tag team of collegiates would much rather party and get stoned than look for ghosts, it's not long before unexplained events begin to occur. Initially suspecting that some of their classmates might be playing a practical joke, their fears are proven very real when someone - or something - dressed in robes and carrying a scythe starts bumping them off one by one.

A truly local slice of ultra low budget supernatural-slasher made by a first time cast and crew based in St. Louis, Missouri, Jack Snyder's FATAL EXAM plays its haunted house tropes for its first half, before shifting gears into slice n' dice mayhem for its second half. Barely released in any format and never officially made available on disc, Vinegar Syndrome is happy to bring this low-fi curiosity on Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from its 16mm original camera negative and featuring an illuminating array of extras.

directed by: Jack Snyder
starring: Mike Coleman, Terry Comer, Carol Carlberg-Snyder, Paul Steger
1988 / 114 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm original camera negative
• Group commentary track with: Jack Snyder (director), Terry Comer (actor), Carl Leta (composer), William Crawford (sfx), Mike Coleman (actor), Dave Mayer (actor)
• “Fatal Examination” - a brand new extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

Trashforcash 3rd April 2021 08:21 PM

Fatal Exam: The Synder Cut.

Sorry, I had to.

The set looks fun and will hopefully be more cheesy than the Arrow American Horror Projects which, The Child excepted, always turn out to be arthouse misery-fests. VS do put a good box set together, the Forgotten Gialli sets are well curated. But as with everything VS, price is an issue.

The Reaper Man@Cult Labs 4th April 2021 09:49 AM

Majority of their releases are worth every penny.:nod:


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