The Story of Degausser [Degausser Video Launch Video]

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Oscar Becher, Film Archivist and Vault Manager at Vinegar Syndrome, dives into the fascinating history of analogue video production formats and video preservation.

Degausser Video is a brand new label created by several of the devious minds behind VS, which will bring to Blu-ray deluxe editions of both canonical and under-seen shot on video (SOV) genre cinema, in addition to work shot on film, but edited on tape, wherein the original film materials are believed to be lost or destroyed. Similar to Vinegar Syndrome’s focus on FILM preservation, Degausser will work only from original analogue tape materials with an emphasis on maintaining the aesthetics inherent to each respective video format. Additionally, each title released by Degausser will be made available in an ultra limited “new” VHS edition, fitted in a custom designed hard shell light box.

The Black Room (1981) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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Looking to inject a little more excitement into his life, family man Larry seizes the opportunity when he happens across a newspaper advert for a “unique and exotic” room for rent in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. The room, draped in black sheets and filled with candles, pillows and mirrors, seems to be the ideal place in which to carry out his extra-marital affairs – which Larry promptly does, first picking up a young college girl and later a prostitute. The mysterious owners of the property, siblings Jason and Bridget, seem more than happy to accommodate the wayward husband, dutifully preparing the room for each visit. But what Larry doesn’t realize is that Jason is deathly in need of regular blood transfusions, and the pair have been abducting each of Larry’s carnal conquests to use as victims in Jason’s deadly laboratory…

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eXistenZ (1999) [Vinegar Syndrome 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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In the near future, video games have evolved to a point where they are able to biologically interact with players through the use of an electronic umbilical cord. Allegra Geller has created eXistenZ, a highly anticipated virtual reality game which has come under fire for its potential ability to effectively warp players’ perceptions of reality. When an anti-game zealot attempts to murder Allegra during a demo, she narrowly escapes with the help of her publicist, Ted Pikul. However, Allegra discovers that the only master copy of the game might have been damaged during the attack and convinces Ted to test it with her. After Ted reluctantly agrees, the pair enter the virtual world of eXistenZ, but it’s not long before they start becoming uncertain as to where the violent gameplay ends and reality begins…

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Redneck Zombies (1989) [Degausser Video Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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Deep in the backwoods and winding trails of The Appalachian Mountains, Wilbur is leading a group of his friends to his old childhood stomping grounds. Just across the mountainous terrain, Pa and his three sons are making their patented moonshine. But when the military loses a canister of oozing, deadly and deforming toxic waste, all paths lead to terror! Soon the good ol’ boys are hand delivering a new nuked-up batch of brew to all the locals, turning them into melting cannibal zombies with their eyes on the freshest flesh around; Wilbur and his camping buddies! Will they escape the monstrous hordes or will they be the next course on the menu!?

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Friday, November 24, 2023: Bad CGI Gator Premieres Today on Full Moon

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Six college grads on spring break get a cabin in the swamplands of Georgia. Once there, they decide to throw their school laptops in a backyard lake in an act of youthful defiance, which unknowingly turns a lurking alligator into the dreaded and insatiable… BAD CGI GATOR.

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The Elderly (2022) Available December 5

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After his beloved wife suddenly commits suicide, octogenarian Manuel starts behaving strangely. He becomes aggressive, still believes that he’s talking with his dead wife, and even tries to implant a radio receptor into his chest to communicate with her. His family are confused and angry, and as the temperature rises in a summer heat wave, it appears that Manuel isn’t the only senior citizen preparing for something otherwordly. All the elderly folk are acting suspicious, and they all seem to know something the young ones don’t.

STARRING: Zorion Eguileor, Gustavo Salmerón, Paula Gallego

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Zombillenium Vols. 3-4 set: Control Freaks / Royal Witchcraft Available December 12

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Author: Arthur de Pins

The set combining volumes 3 and 4 at a special price! In the third story, there’s excitement in the Zombillenium horror themed park run by actual monsters. Brought in by Behemoth himself, the vampire Bohemond Jaggar de Rochambeau IIII is brought in to consult, his mission: to increase return on investment for the shareholders, but for Behemoth that return has to be in souls. In the 4th chapter, the park has never been better: its popularity has peaked following demonic reforms by Behemoth, who then decides to play his property in a very special competition… A witches’ Sabbath! Gretchen, Aurelian and Von Bloodt, meanwhile, have set up an underground escape network in order to offer the damned the chance for reconversion, far from the nine circles of Hell, a dangerous secret operation not appreciated by the park’s board of directors. Determined to clean this out, they hire the services of a formidable enchantress who will turn into an arch-rival of Gretchen. Underground as in the air, the fight promises to be epic! Will the undead succeed in asserting their rights? Who will be the future happy owner of the Zombillenium Park? Not to be missed!

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The Multiverse Vol. 1 (Michael Moorcock Library) Available December 12

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Author: Michael Moorcock

The first graphic novel in this ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by one of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson.

Collecting the first six issues of the Multiverse series, the story sees diverse heroes from Moorcock’s sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.

MULTIVERSE isMoorcock’s epic 12 issue series combining three unique and separate storylines from the Eternal Champion novels into one centuries-spanning epic story that unites Elric of Melnibone, Sir Seaton Begg, Silverskin, Sam Oakenhurst and Rose Von Beck in an adventure told across thousands of years of time.

With one of three artists illustrating each story, Walt Simonson on Moonbeams and Roses, John Ridgeway on Duke Elric and Mark Reeve on The Metatemporal Detective. Set across three unique locations and time-lines, the three story arcs follow the mutual search for the enigmatic underworld crime lord, Silverskin concluding with the convergence of the three plots.

In Moonbeams and Roses, hero Jack Karaquazian does battle in a meta-universal game of chance with leading characters from the Moorcock universe including Moorcock and Simonson themselves.

While in The Metatemporal Detective ace detective Sir Seaton Begg and his companion Dr. Taffy Sinclair investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the period between world wars, crimes involving Adolf Hitler.

Finally in Duke Elric, the albino emperor himself is magically transported to the Middle East in 1000AD and forced to embark on a quest to return him home.

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Multiverse Vol. 1 (The Michael Moorcock Library) Available December 12

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Author: Michael Moorcock

The first graphic novel in this ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by one of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson. Collecting the first six issues of the Multiverse series, the story sees diverse heroes from Moorcock’s sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.

Multiverse is Moorcock’s epic 12 issue series combining three unique and separate storylines from the Eternal Champion novels into one centuries-spanning epic story that unites Elric of Melniboné, Sir Seaton Begg, Silverskin, Sam Oakenhurst, and Rose Von Beck, in an adventure told across thousands of years of time.

With one of three artists illustrating each story, Walt Simonson on ‘Moonbeams and Roses,’ John Ridgeway on ‘Duke Elric’ and Mark Reeve on ‘The Metatemporal Detective.’ Set across three unique locations and time-lines, the three story arcs follow the mutual search for the enigmatic underworld crime lord, Silverskin concluding with the convergence of the three plots.

In ‘Moonbeams and Roses,’ hero Jack Karaquazian does battle in a meta-universal game of chance with leading characters from the Moorcock universe, including Moorcock and Simonson themselves. While in ‘The Metatemporal Detective’ ace detective Sir Seaton Begg and his companion Dr. Taffy Sinclair investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the period between world wars, crimes including Adolf Hitler. Finally in ‘Duke Elric,’ the albino emperor himself is magically transported to the Middle East in 1000AD and forced to embark on a quest to return home.

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The Many Deaths of Barnaby James Available December 12

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Author: Neil Gibson & Brian Nathanson

Every year, the circus comes to town.

However, “The Black Top” isn’t like any you’ve seen before—its performers were once dead and they’ve been resurrected by their fearsome ringmaster, AZLON.

BARNABY JAMES, a young gravedigger, requests that Azlon resurrect the love of his (former) life, DELILAH. Time and time again, his pleas are rejected. Frustrated, Barnaby decides to steal Azlon’s magic wand and bring back Delilah himself. On his desperate journey to find her, Barnaby must overcome murderers, cannibals, and sex slavers, not to mention the full fury of Azlon, or he might just find himself dead…again.

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Frankenstein by Georges Bess Available December 12

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Author: Mary Shelley & Georges Bess

Mary Shelley’s classic tale about a scientist’s hubris and the pitiable creature who did not ask to be brought to life is adapted into a breathtaking graphic novel illustrated by the renowned artist Georges Bess.

Faithfully adapting the original novel, citing text directly from Shelly’s novel, Frankenstein by George Bess, is filled with page after page of stunning pen-and-ink drawings. Readers will find themselves lost in this classic story, content to soak in every detail before entering the next page.

Reproducing Georges’s unprocessed illustration boards on uncoated woodfree paper, these artist-edition books will capture the tactile details of his work as if holding the originals.

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Dracula by Georges Bess Available December 12

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Author: Bram Stoker & Georges Bess

Bram Stoker’s original novel about the world-renowned vampire, Dracula, is adapted into a beautiful graphic novel by the renowned artist Georges Bess. This volume includes an epilogue adapting Stoker’s short story “Dracula’s Guest” (believed to be the original novel’s first draft chapter before later revived for publication two years after the author’s passing).

Faithfully adapting the original novel, citing text directly from Stoker’s story, Dracula by Georges Bess, is filled with page after page of stunning pen-and-ink drawings.Readers will find themselves lost in this classic story, content to soak in every detail before entering the next page. Reproducing Georges’s unprocessed illustration boards on uncoated woodfree paper, these artist-edition books will capture the tactile details of his work as if holding the originals.

You may think you know Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but you have not truly met him until you have experienced Georges Bess’s hauntingly beautiful interpretation.

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Creepy Archives Vol. 4 Available December 12

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Author: Archie Goodwin

For over two decades Creepy magazine presented some of the most gripping tales of terror, mayhem, and the supernatural ever told in graphic fiction, and was a showcase of the stellar work of comics legends Archie Goodwin, Frank Frazetta, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, and many more.

Long available only as expensive collectibles, Creepy Archives Volume 4 collects Creepy issues #16–#20 in a value-priced paperback edition and includes original letters pages, text features, and ads.

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Kong : The Great War #5 Available December 6

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Author: Alex Cox

From the fevered pen of ALEX COX and the master brush of TOMMASO BIANCHI comes a haunting tale of gore and ape-shaped death! In this issue, our heroes finally reach the safety of high ground as they scale the deadly island’s skull-shaped mountain. Safe from Kong (for the moment!), they can see human civilization in the distance. But will the cave in which they have taken refuge prove to be a sanctuary — or a mortuary?!?

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GUMAA : The Beginning of Her #1 Available December 6

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Author: Jeehyung Lee

Young Khalida escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the Goddess of the City, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear.

But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between heaven and hell… forever.

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Dark Spaces : The Hollywood Special #4 Available December 6

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Author: Jeremy Lambert

Molly is still missing. The train tracks are repaired, and Vivian and Lou can leave Minersville and never look back. It’s what they would have done a mere fortnight ago. But now…now things are different. And if they don’t leave, it just might cost them everything.

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Bloodborne : The Bleak Dominion #3 Available December 6

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Author: Cullen Bunn

Celebrated horror comics writer Cullen Bunn and fan-favorite artist Piotr Kowalski team up once more!

In the plagued city of Yharnam, hunters Gretchen and Abraham search for their missing protégé. Under the blood moon, a scourge of beasts stalk the streets, and a new threat lurks around every corner.

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Army of Darkness : Movie Adaptation (30th Anniversary) Available December 6

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Author: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi

This new hardcover volume collects the special 30th anniversary edition of the award-winning Army of Darkness comics adaptation written by SAM RAIMI and IVAN RAIMI and painted by the legendary JOHN BOLTON, and includes a special interview with Bruce Campbell by Kurt Busiek, who also contributes the foreword. Featuring 88 pages of non-stop Ash-ction, this handsome hardcover is being released in conjunction with the new Army of Darkness Forever comic book series and is a must-have for any loyal S-Mart customer!

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Shock Suspenstories (The EC Archives Vol. 3) Available December 5

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Author: Carl Wessler

Now available in an affordable paperback edition, Shock SuspenStories Volume 3 continues the fabled EC tradition of presenting the finest noir comics of the era.

These hard-as-nails tales of betrayal, larceny, and murder are the works of legendary creators Al Feldstein, Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, and more. Includes “Squeeze Play,” the only EC story illustrated solely by Frank Frazetta—who appears as the main character in the story! Collects Shock SuspenStories #13–#18 and features a foreword by comics superstar Brian Michael Bendis.

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The Prophecy 1-3 (1995-1999) [Vinegar Syndrome 4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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One of the bloodiest and most creative, late 20th century horror franchises, The Prophecy Trilogy, all of which star Oscar® winner Christopher Walken as the evil angel Gabriel, broke new ground in 1990s horror with their high concept narratives and gruesome practical effects. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the 4K UHD debuts of The Prophecy 1-3, or the “Gabriel” trilogy, all newly and exclusively restored and featuring an extensive array of new and archival bonus materials.

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Vinegar Syndrome’s Lost Picture Show – Blu-ray Promo Trailer

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Vinegar Syndrome was founded on the principle of finding and restoring the rarest, weirdest, and often lost works of genre cinema. To celebrate ten whole years of incredible exploitation cinema preservation, we proudly present THE LOST PICTURE SHOW – a ten film collection of some of the most incredible and incredibly strange pieces of genre cinema you’ve never been able to see, all restored from the best known and surviving elements!

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Fatal Games (1984) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]

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No slasher has been more requested of us than Michael Elliot’s hood wearing, javelin hurling maniac thriller, Fatal Games (1984) and we couldn’t be happier to finally have the honor of presenting it on Blu-ray for the first time ever!

The young athletes of Falcon Academy are training hard to earn their place in the nationals. But when these burgeoning sports stars start disappearing one after the other, Dr. Jordine and his team – who’ve started plying their athletes with new and untested performance-enhancing drugs – are baffled. Little do they realize that a javelin-wielding, tracksuit-wearing killer with a strong throwing arm and a deadly grudge against athletic excellence is on the prowl, picking off the Olympic hopefuls one by one. Whether they’re squeezing out a few extra reps in the gym, training on the field or clocking up some late-night strokes in the pool, nowhere is safe. As their numbers continue to dwindle, can the remaining athletes unmask the maniac before they’re disqualified… for good?!

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The Matriarchs Available December 5

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Author: LouAnne Brickhouse

They look like us. They act like us. They feed on us.

When two female researchers survive a mass prison riot and emerge unscathed, it threatens to reveal them for who they really are: an immortal race of women with superhuman abilities and a violent history of secrets they’ve left buried with the dead. Racing to head off an impending threat to all men on the planet, they must confront their unforgivable pasts and resurrect the very worst of their demons to save us all.

Written by LouAnne Brickhouse and Jennifer Rea making their dynamic comics debut, Matriarchs is a phenomenal look at the strength of women and the morals and value of all humankind.

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Hellboy in Love Available December 5

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Author: Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden

Ghosts, ghouls…girlfriends?

Love blooms between Hellboy and archaeologist Anastasia Bransfield—when they aren’t busy chasing goblins through the UK, fighting shadow ghosts in Turkey, and investigating film sets haunted by unsettled spirits in India, that is!

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is joined by cowriter Christopher Golden and artist Matt Smith, featuring the colors of Chris O’Halloran, for a story of occult adventure and unlikely romance.

This volume collects three stories of Hellboy and Anastasia’s misadventures, plus bonus material!

Collects Hellboy in Love #1-#5 and bonus material.

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Andy Warhol’s Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) (Import) Available January 15

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Baron Frankenstein creates two “zombies” – one male, one female – planning to mate them in order to create a master race.

STARRING: Srdjan Zelenovic, Arno Juerging, Monique Van Vooren, Udo Kier, Joe Dallesandro

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Andy Warhol’s Blood for Dracula (1974) (Import) Available January 15

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An ailing vampire count travels to Italy with his servant to find a bride.

STARRING: Arno Juerging, Udo Kier, Vittorio De Sica, Joe Dallesandro, Stefano Oppedisano

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Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe (6-Disc Limited Edition Collector’s Set) Available January 16

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Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his long fingernails, top hat and cape, Coffin Joe was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008.

STARRING: José Mojica Marins, Magda Mei, Tina Wohlers, Luiz Sérgio Person, Andreia Bryan

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