Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. 4K UHD (1990)

[brainofj72]

Coming from Vinegar Syndrome in August: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...week-exclusive

August 2025:
3 VS releases totaling $226.94 (MSRP)
Including: UHD debut of SGT. KABUKIMAN N.Y.P.D., a 3-film set of 70s Italian horror rarities, and a Double feature of two genre-melding films by indie director legend (one UHD/BD, one BD only).

[MattPerdue]

Surprised Troma isn't doing this one themselves.

[dickdarlington]

Originally Posted by MattPerdue

Surprised Troma isn't doing this one themselves.

Troma should’ve let Vinegar Syndrome do the 4K set of the Toxic Avenger films.

I’m assuming the cost sunk into that set didn’t turn much of a profit, if any at all considering how quickly it became half off on Amazon if you qualified for the Prime promotion.

[JFizDaWiz]

Originally Posted by dickdarlington

Troma should’ve let Vinegar Syndrome do the 4K set of the Toxic Avenger films.

I’m assuming the cost sunk into that set didn’t turn much of a profit, if any at all considering how quickly it became half off on Amazon if you qualified for the Prime promotion.

Vinegar Syndrome did the 4K transfers of all four Toxic Avengers, it just wasn't a VS release

[dickdarlington]

Originally Posted by JFizDaWiz

Vinegar Syndrome did the 4K transfers of all four Toxic Avengers, it just wasn't a VS release

I know that. That being said, there would’ve been a better effort put forward and discs that actually worked rather than what we received instead.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by dickdarlington

I know that. That being said, there would’ve been a better effort put forward and discs that actually worked rather than what we received instead.

Though I know some people did, I had no issues with mine…and it’s not like VS is infallible. Still…really looking forward to this! Just want the best presentation. Maybe they’ll start doing other Troma produced films as well.

[mrlanphear]

Originally Posted by dickdarlington

I know that. That being said, there would’ve been a better effort put forward and discs that actually worked rather than what we received instead.

VS wanted to release them. Troma did not want any other label releasing its flagship films on 4K.

Also, the disc issues didn't occur with the majority of customers.

[mrlanphear]

Originally Posted by postmodel

Maybe they’ll start doing other Troma produced films as well.

They picked up two others along with Kabukiman.

[Nailwraps]

My FAVORITE Troma movie! I'll definitely pick it up if a remastered Blu-ray copy is included.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by mrlanphear

They picked up two others along with Kabukiman.

Hoping for 4Ks of Class of Nuke em High, Terror Firmer, and Tromeo and Juliet!

Whether VS or Troma, just looking for some 4K love.

[Pin cushion kid]

I'll definitely take Sgt Kabukiman 4k, but it hurts to see Poultrygeist
( the greatest film EVER made ) & Terror Firmer & Tromeo and Juilet & the Nukem High trilogy take the back burner. Hopefully, those 6 come to 4k soon.

[mrlanphear]

Interesting titles to hear about...

[Claudio Del Barrio]

Can’t wait for Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. Hoping the other troma titles are a David Heavener box set. Igor and the Lunatics UHD haha! Club Life and Student Confidential and a Surf Nazis Must Die 4K with the kickass soundtrack CD included.

[mrlanphear]

Originally Posted by Claudio Del Barrio

Can’t wait for Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. Hoping the other troma titles are a David Heavener box set. Igor and the Lunatics UHD haha! Club Life and Student Confidential and a Surf Nazis Must Die 4K with the kickass soundtrack CD included.

Sadly we no longer have Student Confidential.

[Rayjg]

Troma's War would make a great VS release. I can't imagine Troma giving up the Nuke 'Em films.

[mrlanphear]

Originally Posted by Rayjg

Troma's War would make a great VS release. I can't imagine Troma giving up the Nuke 'Em films.

I'd love to see a great release of Troma's War. The existing Troma Blu-ray leaves much to be desired.

[Nailwraps]

Up for pre-order now!:

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...ukiman-n-y-p-d

"Additional info:

3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray x2
4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
Presented in both its uncensored R-rated director's cut (UHD and Blu-ray) and its PG-13 cut (Blu-ray only)
Archival commentary track with co-writer / co-director Lloyd Kaufman
Brand new commentary track with James Branscome and Nick Vance of the Cinematic Void Podcast
"A History Lesson on Kabukiman" (26 min) - a brand new featurette with Lloyd Kaufman and film programmer Jesse Berberich
"Troma Olivier" (18 min) - a brand new interview with actor Bill Weeden
"A Bond Girl, Troma Style" (17 min) - a brand new interview with actress Shaler McClure Wright
"From Redneck Zombies to Tromaville" (8 min) - a brand new interview with special effects coordinator Pericles Lewnes
Archival Troma disc introduction with Lloyd Kaufman (6 min)
Archival interview with lead actor Rick Gianasi (7 min)
Archival select scene commentary with lead actor Rick Gianasi (10 min)
Archival interview with Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz from The Dick Cavett Show in 1989 (24 min)
Archival in-production sales reel from 1989 (9 min)
Laserdisc intro (5 min)
Troma Team video intros (6 min)
VHS sales pitch promo (2 min)
Multiple original trailers (10 min)
40-page perfect-bound book featuring essays by Chris Shields, Austin Trunick, and Jesse Berberich
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles"

[defwarrior4000]

A reissue of Combat Shock with the features from the Severin release and lossless audio would be nice! Not sure how much a 4K would improve considering the source though.

[Takeshi666]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Presented in both its uncensored R-rated director's cut (UHD and Blu-ray) and its PG-13 cut (Blu-ray only)

I've only ever had this movie on DVD and I wonder which cut that was. Compared to Toxie it always struck me as a bit tame, but then, MPAA has it in for Troma so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the R-rated version.

[Nailwraps]

The DVD had the Director's Cut.

Incidentally, I wouldn't mind if Troma did more PG-13 rated (action-)comedies. Kabukiman would've been a great film to start that lineup on.