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Synapse DVD

posted 14 years ago by delicreep
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Looks like Synapse is acquired all three Violent Sh*t films for DVD, possibly for a boxed set release in 2010.

[–] Nailwraps 14 years ago

For the record, he's telling the truth. I have the link to prove it!:

http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=33362&page=2

Let me say on behalf, it's about time! No doubt to celebrate the 20th Anniversary and the release of Karl The Butcher VS. Axe. To me, the box set should also include the film's spin-off Nikos (A.K.A. Violent S@*t IV).

[–] jawsfan 14 years ago

HOLY HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome!!

[–] Nailwraps 14 years ago

Big Update!:

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?op...ews&Itemid=167

"Fango spoke recently to the folks over at DVD company Synapse Films, who revealed that in addition to their exciting recent acquisition of a clutch of Hammer titles (see item here), they’re also planning new follow-ups to a couple of their popular collection discs. Synapse also has a boxed set on the way that’s sure to delight fans of German gore!

The biggest news is that Synapse has the long-awaited follow-up to SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA in the works. The first disc, released in 2006, assembled a batch of the best short fright flicks seen in the same-titled showcase at Montreal’s annual Fantasia genre festival, and SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA 2 (tentatively set to debut coinciding with Fantasia’s 2011 event next July) will offer a bunch more short-form shockers, hopefully with the same kinds of extensive extras seen in the previous edition.

The Synapse boys also gave us the scoop that as part of their ongoing 42ND STREET FOREVER series of trailer compilations, they’re collaborating once again with the gang from Austin, TX’s Alamo Drafthouse, with whom they teamed on last year’s 42ND STREET FOREVER VOLUME 5. And Synapse is still forging ahead with its first 42ND STREET Blu-ray, an assemblage of highlights from the first two DVDs in the franchise, plus new trailers and a fresh audio commentary as well.

Finally, the company is planning to squeeze out THE VIOLENT *beep* COLLECTION, a boxed set of splatterfests by Germany’s Andreas Schnaas. The package will include 1989’s VIOLENT *beep* 1992’s VIOLENT *beep* II and 1999’s VIOLENT *beep* 3—INFANTRY OF DOOM, along with 1991’s ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE. Look for more info on all of these titles as Fango gets it!"

[–] jawsfan 14 years ago

Wow. I was really kinda hoping the bid update would be more than "We're going to release the movies!!!"

I really, really hope that there will be some extras.

[–] willingdruid 13 years ago

bump

Anyone got info new info on this release?
It's still not out yet and it's been awhile since i last heard anything about it.

[–] Nailwraps 7 years ago

This April, after 6 years of waiting, S@*t happens! And as I hoped, Karl the Butcher Vs. Axe will be included!

From Facebook (please note, I've edited the press release to censor you know what):

"SYNAPSE FILMS GETS ITS S*@T TOGETHER WHEN “THE VIOLENT S*@T COLLECTION” COMES TO DVD IN A THREE DVD/FIVE-FILM SPECIAL “S*@TITION” THIS APRIL!

A legendary and notorious staple of the underground tape-trading scene of the 1990s, Andreas Schnaas’ VIOLENT S*@T trilogy were landmarks of the early shot-on-video horror boom that would go on to have a profound impact on extreme genre filmmakers the world over. Proving that you could bring new excesses to genre cinema, these films represented a new high in lowbrow entertainment whose impact can still be felt today on Synapse Films’ remastered DVD box set just ripe for rediscovery for a new generation of fans!

In 1980s Germany, horror film censorship was a huge problem. The government rarely let classic horror films pass without severe cuts when they were released on home video. To combat this unfortunate situation, many German horror fans scraped together a few bucks, rented video cameras and created their own ultra-violent, gory, splatter film epics. Arguably the most famous of these micro-budget German gorefests are the VIOLENT S*@T films from director Andreas Schnaas. Shot on standard definition video cameras, these films are a sight to behold. Although they are amateurishly made, choppily edited and loaded with ridiculous low-budget gore, these films have an undeniably offensive charm that has kept horror fans entertained for over 25 years!

Synapse Films is proud to present the original VIOLENT S*@T trilogy, along with 2010’s VIOLENT S*@T 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE on DVD for the first time in North America, in versions completely remastered by the original owners. Also includes the crazy English language dub version of ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE on a Bonus DVD, along with liner notes and additional VIOLENT S@*T 4.0 Bonus Features.

VIOLENT S*@T
The legend of “K. the Butcher S*@tter” is born in this German DIY video roughie, shot on the low-fi Video-8 format. A demented killer escapes the police and leaves a trail of blood and gore in his wake. Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer.

NOT RATED / 1989 / 73 MINS. / COLOR
Video: Anamorphic (1.78:1) Widescreen Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: English (Optional)

VIOLENT S@*T II: MOTHER HOLD MY HAND
Set twenty years after the original film, Karl the Butcher Jr. continues his late father’s legacy. After receiving a machete as a birthday gift from his mother, Karl Jr. turns into a maniacal killer slashing, chopping, shooting and disemboweling his way through the German countryside. Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer.

NOT RATED / 1992 / 74 MINS. / COLOR
Video: Anamorphic (2.35:1) Widescreen Presentation/ NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: English (Optional)

VIOLENT S@*T III: INFANTRY OF DOOM (aka ZOMBIE DOOM)
A group of friends get lost at sea and land on a remote island, but they are not alone! Captured by Karl the Butcher Jr. and his father, these men are subjected to a sadistic version of “The Most Dangerous Game” brought on by the Butcher S*@tters and their army of metal-masked killers! Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer.

NOT RATED / 1999 / 79 MINS. / COLOR
Video: Anamorphic (2.35:1) Widescreen Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: English (Optional)

VIOLENT S*@T 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE
The year is 2023, and the world has become a desolate wasteland with gangs taking over the streets. Karl the Butcher Jr. returns from the bowels of Hell, on a mission to kill a new mass murderer named Axe. Original English Language Version.

NOT RATED / 2010 / 78 MINS. / COLOR
Video: Anamorphic (1.78:1) Widescreen Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital English 2.0 Stereo

BONUS FEATURE: ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE
Shot for a reported $2000 between the filming of VIOLENT S*@T 1 & 2, ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE follows two bumbling doctors as they investigate a zombie outbreak. After a military plane crash releases strange chemicals into the German countryside, the dead rise to attack the living! Can they be stopped? Transferred from an original PAL 1” master given to us by Cinematographer Steve Aquilina.

NOT RATED / 1991 / 76 MINS. / COLOR
Video: Full-Frame (1.33:1) Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital English 2.0 Stereo

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
- The first three VIOLENT S@*T films, remastered by the original owners, plus VIOLENT S*@T 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE

- Liner notes from Ted Geoghegan (Screenwriter of NIKOS THE IMPALER, and Writer/Director of WE ARE STILL HERE)

- A Special BONUS DVD, including the English dub version of ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE, and VIOLENT S@*T 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE Trailers, Behind-the-Scenes Footage, and Premiere Footage

STREET DATE: APRIL 11, 2017
ALL-REGION/REGION FREE

Films not available separately.

Due to the SD video limitations of the original materials, this will be
a DVD-only release."