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Stop the Presses! ‘Death Machines’ is Coming to Blu-ray!
Vinegar Syndrome has announced that they will be releasing Death Machines on Blu-ray on November 29th. You may be asking yourself, “what the hell is Death Machines?” And I’ll admit that’s a fair question, but I’m here to let you know this is wonderful news because Death Machines is awesome. Is it good? Eh, I suppose if you have a really loose definition of good, but it is very much awesome and oh so much fun! If you don’t believe me check out the trailer:
See, I told you it was amazing! The trailer doesn’t really tell you what the movie is about, but that’s largely because it’s nearly impossible to describe what this movie is about. It just is. I can’t believe this has been restored in 4k and I can’t believe it’s coming to Blu-ray, but man I could not be happier.
Synopsis:
Madame Lu has created three ‘Death Machines’, a trio of martial arts experts who have been injected with a special serum, turning them into mindless zombies, capable only of murder, at Lu’s command. Tasked with eliminating her enemies, the Death Machines go on a blood soaked rampage, killing anyone in their path. After they massacre an entire dojo, leaving only one survivor, the Death Machines and Madame Lu herself become the targets of his vengeance…
Part kung fu film, part revenge thriller, and part sci-fi/horror, director Paul Kyriazi’s debut feature is a head spinning, non-stop thrill ride of gratuitous violence and bizarre plot twists, guaranteed to satisfy the cinematic cravings of even the most discriminating fans of drive-in movies.
Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this outlandish, action packed, and truly unforgettable piece of mid-70s genre filmmaking, freshly restored in 4k from its original Techniscope camera negative and featuring brand new interviews with its director and stars.Bonus:
• All extras on both disc formats
• Region free Blu-ray and DVD combo pack
• Scanned & restored in 4k from 35mm Techniscope camera negative
• Director introduction
• Commentary track with director Paul Kyriazi
• Video interview with actor Michael Chong
• Audio interview with actor Joshua Johnson
• Trims / outtakes
• Original theatrical trailer
• Teaser trailer
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH Subtitles
One of contemporary horror’s best werewolf movies is 2017’s Good Manners, and it’s finally set to receive a proper physical media release.
Icarus Films is partnering with OCN Distribution to unleash a new Blu-ray that’s now available to preorder via Vinegar Syndrome. and with a limited edition slipcover.
Set in São Paulo, the film follows Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of the city who is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana to be the nanny of her soon to be born child. Against all odds, the two women develop a strong bond. But a fateful night marked by a full moon changes their plans.
Good Manners is the second collaboration between filmmakers Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra, who write and direct. Zama’s Rui Poças‘ cinematography captures this unique werewolf tale described as “Disney meets Jacques Tourneur.”
Our own Trace Thurman wrote in his review, “With Good Manners, Rojas and Dutro have made one of the best werewolf movies ever made. That they are able juggle commentaries on racism and classism while still managing to tell two deeply affecting love stories is remarkable.”
BONUS FEATURES:
- Commentary from film critics Shelagh Rowan-Legg and Carolyn Mauricette
- 12-page booklet with an essay by film critic Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
- Making-of short film: The Making of a Werewolf (2 mins)
- Two additional short films from the filmmakers: A STEM (15 mins), directed by Juliana Rojas & Marco Dutras, and DOPPELGANGER (24 mins), directed by Juliana Rojas
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