Moon of the Wolf (1972) Vinegar Syndrome - Blu-ray Forum

jaws3dfan · 11-14-2022, 07:51 PM

Released by Vinegar Syndrome on Oct 25, 2022

Strange events have been going on in the small Louisiana town of Marsh Island. Local residents are shocked when the body of a young woman is discovered mutilated in a nearby swamp. Sheriff Aaron Whitaker is convinced he is dealing with a murderer like any other, however some of the more superstitious locals think there may be a supernatural explanation. As more bodies begin turning up, it becomes evident that the Sheriff may in fact be hunting a mythological creature known as a lycanthrope, or in other words, a werewolf! With the help of a prominent socialite named Lousie, Sheriff Whitaker must uncover the identity of whomever or whatever is responsible for the killings before the next full moon claims another victim.

A brooding, made for television werewolf chiller from director Daniel Petrie (Fort Apache the Bronx), MOON OF THE WOLF stars David Janssen (TV's The Fugitive), Barbara Rush (It Came From Outer Space), Bradford Dillman (Escape From the Planet of the Apes), John Beradino (TV's General Hospital), and Geoffrey Lewis (The Devil's Rejects). Shot entirely on location in rural Louisiana, which adds an air of bayou authenticity, Vinegar Syndrome Archive presents this standout piece of movie-of-the-week horror on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from its 35mm interpositive and featuring a freshly recorded interview with its editor, Richard Halsey.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM AN INTERPOSITIVE
"Cutting Moon" - an interview with editor Richard Halsey
Historical commentary track with film historians and authors Amanda Reyes and Daniel R. Budnik
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
REGION-A "LOCKED"

fred25_Ca · 11-14-2022, 07:54 PM

Bought this recently and can't wait to watch it. Just rewatched the two Kolchak movies (and am now currently watching the Kolchak tv show for the first time, what a show!) so this should be perfect for me. I was surprised to see it had a hard slipcover, more akin to the two separate releases of Demons 1 and 2 from Arrow in the UK. Pretty nice.

edmonddantes · 11-14-2022, 10:07 PM

gotta say, VS really do top of the tier scan transfers, this movie looks so good that you'd never imagine was tv movie from the 70s.

the movie itself is comfort tv, enjoyable, and barbara rush still a babe in this.

RalphoR · 11-14-2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by edmonddantes

gotta say, VS really do top of the tier scan transfers, this movie looks so good that you'd never imagine was tv movie from the 70s.

the movie itself is comfort tv, enjoyable, and barbara rush still a babe in this.

Very good to hear. The only copy I own is an old DVD compilation 70s creature feature set that has a lot of great movies that look like hell. This will be an excellent upgrade.

rip63 · 11-20-2022, 12:22 AM

I've always loved this one and many other 70's TV flicks ever since seeing them when they were first screened back then. It was a dream come true getting this resurrected in HD.
Thank you, Vinegar Syndrome!

fred25_Ca · 11-20-2022, 10:35 AM

Finally watched it for the first time. My wife and kids were asleep and this was the first time alone I've had in weeks, perfect for this. I turned off the lights and watched an hour (out of an hour and 15 min) and then my youngest one (1 year old) woke up screaming for a full hour. Let's just say i didn't get to enjoy the last 15 min as I wished I could have but still, I thought this was a great tv movie.
Loved the setting (Louisiana), the cast and the story. The jail attack was pretty great too.
Only two things disappointed, the wolfman design (which was a bit better than I anticipated after seeing a few pics online) and spoilers: the sheriff never confronting the monster at the end. He is the eyes of the movie and pretty damn cool too. Only to be randomly sidestep at the end for the wolfman's sister to become the protagonist out of nowhere. I probably wouldn't have minded as much I guess if I didn't have a screaming 1 year old in my arms watching the ending. :P

russweiss1 · 11-28-2022, 02:56 PM

I was just checking quantity available for this title. There are supposedly 4670 remaining. Unless this is a site error that means they've only sold 330 copies. Doesn't seem possible.

MovieBuffDev97 · 12-19-2022, 06:56 PM

Anyone annoyed by the way the packaging is? Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool but it’s a pain when putting the case back inside of the slip box. It’s damaging the cases plastic sleeve.

Member-222782 · 12-19-2022, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuffDev97

Anyone annoyed by the way the packaging is? Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool but it’s a pain when putting the case back inside of the slip box. It’s damaging the cases plastic sleeve.

Yeah, it's a horrible design. Very annoying.

I'd completely forgotten about this release. I'll pick up a copy in January when the store reopens. along with the Black Friday slate.

MovieBuffDev97 · 12-20-2022, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

Yeah, it's a horrible design. Very annoying.

I'd completely forgotten about this release. I'll pick up a copy in January when the store reopens. along with the Black Friday slate.

I forgot too. With all of these sales going on all over the place, it’s hard to keep track of all of the newer releases. It’s a fun little tv horror film though. Nothing to ride home about of course, but fairly entertaining nonetheless.

Richard--W · 02-14-2025, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuffDev97

I forgot too. With all of these sales going on all over the place, it’s hard to keep track of all of the newer releases. It’s a fun little tv horror film though. Nothing to ride home about of course, but fairly entertaining nonetheless.

It's based on a terrific horror novel by Leslie H. Whitten, who also
wrote Progeny of the Adder which morphed, by routes meandering
and circuitous, into Dan Curtis' The Night Stalker (1971). I quite
like the telefilm but the novel is a trip.

DaveyJoe · 12-19-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieBuffDev97

Anyone annoyed by the way the packaging is? Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool but it’s a pain when putting the case back inside of the slip box. It’s damaging the cases plastic sleeve.

Just pinch the sides when you put in the amaray case.

MovieBuffDev97 · 12-20-2022, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveyJoe

Just pinch the sides when you put in the amaray case.

You’re a lifesaver. Thank you!

Beauvoir · 02-14-2025, 05:51 PM

I have this one arriving today, really looking forward to checking it out!

Richard--W · 02-14-2025, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauvoir

I have this one arriving today, really looking forward to checking it out!

Did it arrive in a slipcover?

Cranberry Moonwalk · 02-15-2025, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard--W

Did it arrive in a slipcover?

VSAs always do.

Watershipdownisgood · 02-14-2025, 06:06 PM

Well make that two titles still the second smallest amount of titles I’ve picked up from Vinegar Syndrome since only getting The Keep in November.

The titles on sale this month, and I plan on picking it up this weekend.

11-14-2022, 07:51 PM	#1
jaws3dfan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1483 DVD collection:254 Digital collection:506 Trading Score:80	Moon of the Wolf (1972) Vinegar Syndrome Released by Vinegar Syndrome on Oct 25, 2022 Strange events have been going on in the small Louisiana town of Marsh Island. Local residents are shocked when the body of a young woman is discovered mutilated in a nearby swamp. Sheriff Aaron Whitaker is convinced he is dealing with a murderer like any other, however some of the more superstitious locals think there may be a supernatural explanation. As more bodies begin turning up, it becomes evident that the Sheriff may in fact be hunting a mythological creature known as a lycanthrope, or in other words, a werewolf! With the help of a prominent socialite named Lousie, Sheriff Whitaker must uncover the identity of whomever or whatever is responsible for the killings before the next full moon claims another victim. A brooding, made for television werewolf chiller from director Daniel Petrie (Fort Apache the Bronx), MOON OF THE WOLF stars David Janssen (TV's The Fugitive), Barbara Rush (It Came From Outer Space), Bradford Dillman (Escape From the Planet of the Apes), John Beradino (TV's General Hospital), and Geoffrey Lewis (The Devil's Rejects). Shot entirely on location in rural Louisiana, which adds an air of bayou authenticity, Vinegar Syndrome Archive presents this standout piece of movie-of-the-week horror on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from its 35mm interpositive and featuring a freshly recorded interview with its editor, Richard Halsey. Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM AN INTERPOSITIVE "Cutting Moon" - an interview with editor Richard Halsey Historical commentary track with film historians and authors Amanda Reyes and Daniel R. Budnik Reversible cover artwork English SDH subtitles REGION-A "LOCKED"

12-19-2022, 06:56 PM	#8
MovieBuffDev97 Member Member since:Aug 2021 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:929 DVD collection:13	Slip box issues Anyone annoyed by the way the packaging is? Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool but it’s a pain when putting the case back inside of the slip box. It’s damaging the cases plastic sleeve.

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11-14-2022, 07:54 PM	#2
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	Bought this recently and can't wait to watch it. Just rewatched the two Kolchak movies (and am now currently watching the Kolchak tv show for the first time, what a show!) so this should be perfect for me. I was surprised to see it had a hard slipcover, more akin to the two separate releases of Demons 1 and 2 from Arrow in the UK. Pretty nice.

11-14-2022, 10:07 PM	#3
edmonddantes Special Member Member since:Jun 2020 Location:Bogotá, Colombia Blu-ray collection:4	gotta say, VS really do top of the tier scan transfers, this movie looks so good that you'd never imagine was tv movie from the 70s. the movie itself is comfort tv, enjoyable, and barbara rush still a babe in this.

11-20-2022, 12:22 AM	#5
rip63 Special Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Australia Blu-ray reviews:2	I've always loved this one and many other 70's TV flicks ever since seeing them when they were first screened back then. It was a dream come true getting this resurrected in HD. Thank you, Vinegar Syndrome!

11-20-2022, 10:35 AM	#6
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	Finally watched it for the first time. My wife and kids were asleep and this was the first time alone I've had in weeks, perfect for this. I turned off the lights and watched an hour (out of an hour and 15 min) and then my youngest one (1 year old) woke up screaming for a full hour. Let's just say i didn't get to enjoy the last 15 min as I wished I could have but still, I thought this was a great tv movie. Loved the setting (Louisiana), the cast and the story. The jail attack was pretty great too. Only two things disappointed, the wolfman design (which was a bit better than I anticipated after seeing a few pics online) and spoilers: the sheriff never confronting the monster at the end. He is the eyes of the movie and pretty damn cool too. Only to be randomly sidestep at the end for the wolfman's sister to become the protagonist out of nowhere. I probably wouldn't have minded as much I guess if I didn't have a screaming 1 year old in my arms watching the ending. :P

11-28-2022, 02:56 PM	#7
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	I was just checking quantity available for this title. There are supposedly 4670 remaining. Unless this is a site error that means they've only sold 330 copies. Doesn't seem possible.

02-14-2025, 05:51 PM	#14
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:219	I have this one arriving today, really looking forward to checking it out!

02-14-2025, 06:06 PM	#17
Watershipdownisgood Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2023 Location:Castle Rock, Colorado 4K collection:169 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:39 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:2	Well make that two titles still the second smallest amount of titles I’ve picked up from Vinegar Syndrome since only getting The Keep in November. The titles on sale this month, and I plan on picking it up this weekend.

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