Degausser Video

[Hoffer]

Another interesting release this month from Degausser. This time it is a VHS for a partner label release. They have a VHS for Blonde Death up, which was a blu-ray release from Bleeding Skull.

[SoulTaker3000]

I'd bite on a fancy VHS for The Last Slumber Party...

[CelestialAgent]

next release is Blood Cult

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...cts/blood-cult

[bsend]

So far I have been digging Deagusser's output. Hoping they can release some titles that were filmed using filmed, and then edited on tape if the masters aren't there. Bill from Code Red had said that was the case with Iced and The Night Brings Charlie.

[Sleazeaddict]

2/3 titles from this old dvd

https://us.amazon.com/Ripper-Blood-P.../dp/B000IOM1FK

Next one Revenge aka Blood cult 2 ?

[halationsummer]

Originally Posted by Sleazeaddict

2/3 titles from this old dvd

https://us.amazon.com/Ripper-Blood-P.../dp/B000IOM1FK

Next one Revenge aka Blood cult 2 ?

Revenge is in the newest Homegrown Horrors set.

[Hoffer]

Originally Posted by bsend

So far I have been digging Deagusser's output. Hoping they can release some titles that were filmed using filmed, and then edited on tape if the masters aren't there. Bill from Code Red had said that was the case with Iced and The Night Brings Charlie.

I'm pretty sure Herencia Diabólica was shot on film and edited on tape.

[defile959]

Originally Posted by Hoffer

I'm pretty sure Herencia Diabólica was shot on film and edited on tape.

That is correct - and IIRC, the film materials had either been lost or destroyed.

[bruce holecheck]

Originally Posted by Hoffer

I'm pretty sure Herencia Diabólica was shot on film and edited on tape.

Correct -- I posted about it a few months back and quoted a 2018 article detailing AGFA's preservation efforts:

AGFA has yet to release a full list of the “thousands” of VHS titles it plans to preserve in the coming months, but says that it will start with a collection of VHS masters acquired from Something Weird before moving on to tapes from the collections of Something Weird and SOV horror site Bleeding Skull!. AGFA director Joe Ziemba specifically cites the 1993 Mexican horror movie Herencia Diabolica, which he describes as “a Mexican Child’s Play rip-off that swaps out Chucky for a homicidal clown.” He adds, “this is especially important when we consider that the original film elements for this movie are lost.”

[fatboyslim142]

Any chance of some German Underground Horror being released? There must be some SOV films besides the Michael Pollklesener double bill that AGFA released.

Also how about some Brazilian stuff from Petter Baiestorf's? Definitely some SOV stuff that would fit the bill.

[bruce holecheck]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Any chance of some German Underground Horror being released? There must be some SOV films besides the Michael Pollklesener double bill that AGFA released.

Also how about some Brazilian stuff from Petter Baiestorf's? Definitely some SOV stuff that would fit the bill.

Not likely. It's my understanding that the Degausser line was essentially created for titles available from their licensors that didn't meet the film-based criteria of VS proper, rather than leave them unreleased because they were missing original elements or shot on video.

I'd much more expect the titles you mention to come from someone like Massacre Video.

[KingMinger]

Hey guys I'm thinking of picking up all the Degausser titles later this month but I am kind of hesitant. I have this feeling they are going to look absolutely terrible in terms of picture quality on the TV. Are they as bad as the official screenshots look on Vinegar Syndromes website?

I'm not much a techy when it comes to fancy terms like 'upscaling' but I'm sure the TV and player can only do so much right?

Also, I don't think that I have ever watched a shot on video movie ever before. Might look for one tonight on Tubi to watch.

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by KingMinger

Hey guys I'm thinking of picking up all the Degausser titles later this month but I am kind of hesitant. I have this feeling they are going to look absolutely terrible in terms of picture quality on the TV. Are they as bad as the official screenshots look on Vinegar Syndromes website?

I'm not much a techy when it comes to fancy terms like 'upscaling' but I'm sure the TV and player can only do so much right?

Also, I don't think that I have ever watched a shot on video movie ever before. Might look for one tonight on Tubi to watch.

If you want to watch/own the film, then buy it with confidence. This will be the best it will ever look.

[AndrewFM]

Originally Posted by KingMinger

Hey guys I'm thinking of picking up all the Degausser titles later this month but I am kind of hesitant. I have this feeling they are going to look absolutely terrible in terms of picture quality on the TV. Are they as bad as the official screenshots look on Vinegar Syndromes website?

I'm not much a techy when it comes to fancy terms like 'upscaling' but I'm sure the TV and player can only do so much right?

Also, I don't think that I have ever watched a shot on video movie ever before. Might look for one tonight on Tubi to watch.

I have no complaints about the quality of transfers of Redneck Zombies, Herencia Diabolica, The Ripper or Blood Cult. Redneck Zombies and the other two SOV films look like top of the line video transfers. Like AGFA’s Boardinghouse it’s SOV that looks like it was shot yesterday.

[OceanBlue]

The Degausser title Herencia Diabolica had gone a bit further down my VS titles want list, but after reading the Mondo Digital review of it last night, it's gone back up that list (there are a few titles I want to/may get before the Black Friday sale (including possible titles during the Labor Day weekend sale and from the VS and Partner label announcements for September), and then get the Home Grown Horrors: Volume Three boxset using some reward points).

Hopefully, Mondo Digital will have a review up soon of The Ripper (unless it's staring me in the face) and we'll get another slasher as part of the Degausser line before the end of the year.

[fatboyslim142]

From Twitter:

Major announcement! Director Trey Parker's legendary feature debut and Troma classic CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL will make its official U.S. Blu-ray debut from Degausser Video (yes, there will also be a limited VHS)!

In addition to featuring an exclusive-to-Degausser new restoration from the highest-quality video master, we've prepared a brand new, feature-length making-of documentary (including appearances from several never-before-interviewed crew members), a new featurette covering the stage adaptation of the film, and new group commentary with cast and crew. This is on top of hours of amazing archival extras.

Our edition will be housed in a VS-styled hard case with original artwork by Brianna Miller and a 40-page perfect bound 'scrapbook' featuring incredible behind-the-scenes photos and ephemera from producer Jason McHugh's personal collection!

The Pre-order will go live on November 1st as part of our 2024 Black Friday Pre-order. ��

[AndrewFM]

Bought the UK blu-ray because the transfers will be different and I didn’t want to take the chance the US blu won’t have the original Alferd Packer: The Musical cut that IIRC was only put out on vhs in the UK. But will probably grab this one too.

[refusefilms]

Originally Posted by AndrewFM

Bought the UK blu-ray because the transfers will be different and I didn’t want to take the chance the US blu won’t have the original Alferd Packer: The Musical cut that IIRC was only put out on vhs in the UK. But will probably grab this one too.

Hey guys, I'm Liam Regan from the boutique Blu-ray label Refuse Films. I wish to clear up some confusion regarding our Refuse Films TromArchive Collection release and Vinegar Syndrome's Degausser Video release of Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical

Refuse Films is a small UK production company. We've produced and self-distributed the Blu-ray titles My Bloody Banjo and Eating Miss Campbell. Once my 13-year day job was terminated, I decided to extend our production company to a homegrown Blu-ray label, offering boutique Blu-ray releases to underground genre movies.

Due to my lifelong love and relationship with Troma Entertainment, I wanted to release comprehensive editions of their most popular titles and hidden gems in their catalogue and give these movies (which I've been watching since I was only 11 years old) the high-quality boutique Blu-ray treatment they deserve.

Our main breakout title was always going to be Cannibal! The Musical and Refuse Films licensed this title, along with The Toxic Avenger & Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD back in May 2023.

From May 2023 onwards, Refuse Films has been working with producer Jason McHugh on this Blu-ray release; I journeyed from the UK to Colorado, Los Angeles, and New York to unarchive the never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes clips and interview as many of the cast and crew as we could for our Blu-ray release.

Vinegar Syndrome's vague announcement regarding its contents, transfer, and special features has raised many questions about the similarities between the two labels and their releases of Cannibal! The Musical

Refuse Films is a tiny, independent boutique Blu-ray label. We currently have five titles available, and many more are slated for release each quarter. Your support of our release of Cannibal! The Musical will help us release more significant titles in the future. We thank everybody who has taken a chance on a Refuse Films Blu-ray release, and we promise to give each release the love and respect it deserves.

You can pre-order Cannibal! The Musical on Blu-ray from RefuseFilms.com

Please feel free to ask any questions below; I'll happily answer them as much as possible.

Why are there two releases?

The Digital Bits broke the news about our World Blu-ray Premiere of Cannibal! The Musical on Monday morning, and around six hours later, Vinegar Syndrome posted its announcement, even though their announcement was initially scheduled for November.

Even though we are a UK-based company, we believe in producing and creating Blu-ray releases that can be shipped worldwide, much like every other boutique Blu-ray company, including Vinegar Syndrome.

International imports have always been part of the physical media culture and predate the internet. Unfortunately, Vinegar Syndrome's knee-jerk announcement has caused many people to request the cancellation of our Blu-ray release of Cannibal! The Musical.

Are you using the same transfer?

Refuse Films located the original Betacam master tape in the Summer of 2023 while travelling to the Troma archives in NYC. We digitised the master tape and then worked alongside Mark Brindle of Maniac Films to manually remaster Cannibal! The Musical in high definition. The Refuse Films release is also a frame-by-frame remaster, which took six months to complete.

For more information regarding the remastering process, please read Mark Brindle's process in The Digital Bits article. I can confirm that Robert Muratore, the director of photography of Cannibal, has approved our high-definition transfer! The Musical, and it is exclusive to Refuse Films.

Why does shipping cost $16?

We are a UK-based company, and the cheapest we can send a Blu-ray in a trackable way is $16. Our shipping includes a sturdy cardboard box and bubble wrap to protect the Blu-ray. Our shipping is fully trackable for our customers and is requested to be signed for, too. Shipping usually takes 5 to 7 working days to be received internationally from the UK.

Are the special features different on each release?

Our new in-house-produced special features are exclusive to our Refuse Films release. These include but are not limited to a new audio commentary with producer Jason McHugh, cast and crew interviews, an optional remastered stereo track, and a brand new HD remaster of the movie, approved by the director of photography, Robert Muratore.

To reflect our TromArchive Collection brand, we sourced all the adjacent footage from the darkest depths of the Troma archives. This footage features fully uncut interviews with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, which have only been available in short edited extras on past releases. We also include all the special features that have appeared on previous DVD and VHS releases of Cannibal! The Musical.

Will the UK release of Alferd Packer: The Musical be available on the Vinegar Syndrome release?

We can't confirm what's on the Vinegar Syndrome release of the movie. Still, I can confirm that we're using the original 1993 UK master from the now-defunct British distribution label Screen Edge. Screen Edge was the first distributor for the movie, and Refuse Films came full circle as the first distributor to license and release the movie on the Blu-ray format.

Will the original inebriated audio commentary featuring Trey Parker & Matt Stone from 2000 be available on the Blu-ray?

All audio commentaries, including a brand-new audio commentary, will be available on our release.

Does your release come with a slipcover?

All our Blu-ray releases come in an American-sized slipcover, just like all your favourite boutique Blu-ray labels.

Fudge Packer?

😲

[gimmeshelter]

Originally Posted by refusefilms

Even though we are a UK-based company, we believe in producing and creating Blu-ray releases that can be shipped worldwide, much like every other boutique Blu-ray company, including Vinegar Syndrome.

International imports have always been part of the physical media culture and predate the internet. Unfortunately, Vinegar Syndrome's knee-jerk announcement has caused many people to request the cancellation of our Blu-ray release of Cannibal! The Musical.

Did Vinegar Syndrome pay anyone for the US territorial rights to release Cannibal on Blu ray? If so, then they were within their rights.

[G_MOVIES]

TromArchive Collection Series 1 Blu-ray Trailer - Refuse Films / Troma - YouTube