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Vinegar Syndrome’s April Releases Include 1991’s ‘All-American Murder’ Starring Christopher Walken

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Pictured: 'All-American Murder'

We’ve already detailed Vinegar Syndrome‘s three-movie Blu-ray set “Home Grown Horrors,” releasing in April, but that’s not the only new release headed our way from VS this month.

Also unveiled this week, Vinegar Syndrome will be bringing All-American Murder (1991), The Cellar (1986), and Grave Secrets (1989) to Blu-ray as part of their April offerings.

Here’s the full breakdown…


‘All-American Murder’

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.

Additional info:
• 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


‘The Cellar’

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.

Additional info:
• 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 Shit 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


‘Grave Secrets’

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.

Additional info:
• 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 subtitles


Head over to Vinegar Syndrome’s website to learn more and place your pre-orders.

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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Gateway Horror Classic ‘The Gate’ Returns to Life With Blu-ray SteelBook in May

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One of my personal favorite horror movies of all time, 1987’s gateway horror classic The Gate is opening back up on May 14 with a brand new Blu-ray SteelBook release from Lionsgate!

The new release will feature fresh SteelBook artwork from Vance Kelly, seen below.

Special Features, all of which were previously released, include…

  • Audio Commentaries
    • Director Tibor Takacs, Writer Michael Nankin, and Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook
    • Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Craig Reardon, Special Effects Artist Frank Carere, and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor
  • Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview
  • Featurettes:
    • The Gate: Unlocked
    • Minion Maker
    • From Hell It Came
    • The Workman Speaks!
    • Made in Canada
    • From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate
    • The Gatekeepers
    • Vintage Featurette: Making of The Gate
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery

When best friends Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp) stumble across a mysterious crystalline rock in Glen’s backyard, they quickly dig up the newly sodden lawn searching for more precious stones. Instead, they unearth The Gate — an underground chamber of terrifying demonic evil. The teenagers soon understand what evil they’ve released as they are overcome with an assortment of horrific experiences. With fiendish followers invading suburbia, it’s now up to the kids to discover the secret that can lock The Gate forever . . . if it’s not too late.

If you’ve never seen The Gate, it’s now streaming on Prime Video and Tubi.

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