The Sadness 4K UHD (2021) - Shudder / VS Partner Label

[nicwood]

After a year of combating a pandemic with relatively benign symptoms, a frustrated nation finally lets its guard down. This is when the virus spontaneously mutates, giving rise to a mind-altering plague. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things they can think of. Murder, torture, rape and mutilation are only the beginning. A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they try to reunite amid the chaos. The age of civility and order is no more. There is only "The Sadness".

directed by: Rob Jabbaz
starring: Regina Lei, Berant Zhu, Tzu-Chiang Wang, Apple Chen, Wei-Hua Lan, Ralf Chiu
2021 / 99 min / 2.00:1 / Mandarin Chinese, Hokkien DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

Region Free 4K UHD / Region A Blu-ray
New feature audio commentary with director Rob Jabbaz and composers Tzechar
New feature audio commentary with film critic Simon Abrams
Feature audio commentary with director Rob Jabbaz and medical advisor Shu
Four previously released featurettes: SFX, Director, Art Director, BusinessMan
New featurette: The Production
New video essay by Samm Deighan
Two exclusive short films: Clearwater and Fiendish Funnies, both from director Rob Jabbaz
Numerous theatrical trailers
Booklet featuring new writing by film critic Brandon Streussnig as well as exclusive storyboards and a "gore guide"
English subtitles

Link: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-sadness

[OSHAN]

I have the Capelight release, which somehow came out over two years ago, so I don't see myself double dipping here; however, I hope this opens the door for more Shudder content on 4K. I would absolutely love to see both Terrified and When Evil Lurks get some physical 4K love.

[lazerface]

They’ve already sold through the first 1k of the LE, 1k left

[geomon]

Yup, double dipping.

[cheez avenger]

Just a bit over 300 copies of the standard 4K disc left.

[Ben_C]

Already have the Capelight release, and whilst it’s no Train to Busan in terms of Asian zombie films, it’s not too bad (and certainly has some decent gore effects) but I certainly wouldn’t double dip for the sake of a few extra features.

[geomon]

Originally Posted by Ben_C

Already have the Capelight release, and whilst it’s no Train to Busan in terms of Asian zombie films, it’s not too bad (and certainly has some decent gore effects) but I certainly wouldn’t double dip for the sake of a few extra features.

It's more than a few extras, the German is practically bare bones. There's an interview, a BTS, and some trailers.

I'm more interested to see what they'll do with HDR. Will they stick with HDR10+ like the German or will we get DV.

[CelestialAgent]

an interview and BTS is not barebones

[danman227460]

Originally Posted by geomon

It's more than a few extras, the German is practically bare bones. There's an interview, a BTS, and some trailers.

I'm more interested to see what they'll do with HDR. Will they stick with HDR10+ like the German or will we get DV.

I didn’t see DV or HDR10+ listed in the photo of the back of the case. Just HDR. Could they include DV without labeling it?

[Boccaccio]

Originally Posted by Ben_C

Already have the Capelight release, and whilst it’s no Train to Busan in terms of Asian zombie films, it’s not too bad (and certainly has some decent gore effects) but I certainly wouldn’t double dip for the sake of a few extra features.

Honestly, I thought this was better than Train to Busan.

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by Boccaccio

Honestly, I thought this was better than Train to Busan.

It’s certainly way more over-the-top entertaining and creative for gore-horror fans. Feels more claustrophobic, up-close and personal. It’s a ruthless onslaught. Brings a healthy cornucopia of re-watchable shock value along with it. I found Train to Busan to be a very samey, predictable by-the-numbers retread, and it really didn’t engage me or bring anything fresh or interesting to the genre, for my tastes. I also really didn’t take any interest in the characters. The Sadness by comparison is so unpredictable and tumultuous that it’s hard to look away from the rapidly unfolding debauchery. I don’t think anyone could ever call it “just another check-the-boxes zombie flick” with a straight face.

[Ben_C]

Originally Posted by Boccaccio

Honestly, I thought this was better than Train to Busan.

Good. Wouldn’t the world be a boring place if we all liked the same things

I find Busan the more fun movie of the two, which is probably what I want from my zombie movies, which is why Dawn of the Dead is ultimately my favourite film in the genre, because it’s just so bloody fun. The Sadness is definitely a wild ride, and always good to see plenty of OTT gore effects in these films.

Hopefully we’ll see some more decent Asian zombie films in the future (not sure if there are any good looking ones on the horizon?)

[lazerface]

Crazy the LE sold out immediately

[Lannister1098]

Bought the limited edition version this morning. Been waiting to watch this for a long time now.

[nekromantik]

I am wondering if this is a new 4k HDR grade or same as capelight

[JGCramp]

I have the German steelbook, so I didn’t need this one. But it’s good to see an independent like Vinegar Syndrome have something sell out that quickly.

[Titan-of-Cult]

Originally Posted by JGCramp

I have the German steelbook, so I didn’t need this one. But it’s good to see an independent like Vinegar Syndrome have something sell out that quickly.

Yeah it wasn’t Vin Syn, it was a Shudder release

[cooey]

With Shudder now on board with VS I’d love to see them release the Hell House LLC movies

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by cooey

With Shudder now on board with Shudder I’d love to see them release the Hell House LLC movies

Shudder is on board with Shudder? That’s good!

[cooey]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Shudder is on board with Shudder? That’s good!

Don't know what you mean?