28th Jan2022

‘Assholes’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome / Circle Collective)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Peter Vack, Betsey Brown, Jack Dunphy, Eileen Dietz, Jane Brown, Ron Brown, Richard Mark Jordan, Patrick Labella, James Augustus Lee, Catherine Bo-Eun Song | Written and Directed by Peter Vack Seemingly inspired by mumblecore filmmaking, Assholes actually plays out more like Troma’s take on the Brian Yuzna film Society, and under their auspices would […]

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25th Jan2022

‘The Midnight Swim’ Review (VInegar Syndrome/Yellow Veil)

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Lindsay Burdge, Jennifer Lafleur, Aleksa Palladino, Beth Grant, Ross Partridge | Written and Directed by Sarah Adina Smith Originally premièring at the Fantasia International Film festival in 2014 and going on to win the Breakthrough Audience Award at AFI Fest, as well as Best Feature Film at the Denver International Film Festival, The Midnight […]

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09th Nov2021

‘New York Ninja’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson, John Liu, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Linnea Quigley, Ginger Lynn, Cynthia Rothrock, Michael Berryman | Directed by John Liu, Kurtis Spieler The story behind New York Ninja is almost as incredible as the film itself. In 1984 Taiwanese martial artist and actor John Liu (The Invincible Armour, Struggle Through Death) came […]

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02nd Jul2020

‘L.A. Wars’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Vince Murdocco, Mary E. Zilba, A.J. Stephans, Rodrigo Obregón, Johnny Venocur, David Jean Thomas | Written by Addison Randall, Tony Kandah | Directed by Tony Kandah, Martin Morris L.A. Wars follows Jake Quinn (Vince Murdocco), a disgraced cop who yearns to re-join the LAPD but who makes his living working as a bouncer. But […]

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10th Mar2020

‘The Vineyard’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: James Hong, Karen Lorre, Michael Wong, Lars Wangberg, Cheryl Madsen, Cheryl Lawson, Rue Douglas, Sean P. Donahue, Sherri Ball, Karl-Heinz Teuber | Written and Directed by James Hong Crackpot scientist and celebrated winemaker Dr. Elson Po has made the ultimate discovery: the secret to everlasting life. As with all good things, however, there s […]

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15th Nov2017

‘Prime Evil / Lurkers’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

PRIME EVIL Stars: William Beckwith, Christine Moore, Mavis Harris, Max Jacobs, Tim Gail, George Krause, Ruth Collins, Amy Brentano, Jeanne Marie, Gary Warner | Written by Ed Kelleher, Harriette Vidal | Directed by Roberta Findlay Deep in the darkest reaches of New York – no, not Trump Tower – a group of Devil worshipping cultists […]

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13th Nov2017

‘Blood Beat’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Helen Benton, Terry Brown, Dana Day, James Fitzgibbons, Claudia Peyton, Peter Spelson, Franck Miley, Carol Wagner, Charlie White, Andrea Cauchon | Written and Directed by Fabrice A. Zaphiratos Siblings Dolly (Dana Day) and Ted (James Fitzgibbons) – as well as Ted’s new girlfriend Sarah (Claudia Peyton) – are visiting their mother Cathy (Helen Benton) […]

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08th Sep2017

‘Red Roses of Passion’ Ltd. Edition Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Laurene Clair, Judson Todd, Carol Holleck, Helena Clayton, Frank Spencer, Johnny Kuhl, Bella Donna, Laura London, Patricia McNair, June Roberts | Written and Directed by Joe Sarno Carla (Laurene Clair) is an attractive thirty-something who lives with her overbearing and sexually repressed aunt Julie (Bella Donna) and her cousin Tracey (Laura London). Julie is […]

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08th Sep2017

‘Throat… 12 Years After’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Sharon Kane, Eric Edwards, Jerry Butler, Sharon Mitchell, George Payne, Joey Silvera, Joanna Storm, Michelle Maren, Annie Sprinkle, Marc Stevens | Written and Directed by Gerard Damiano Walter (George Payne) and Marsha (Michelle Maren) are the classic American married couple. Walter has a good job and Marsha is your perfect housewife. The pair believe […]

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06th Sep2017

‘My Chauffeur’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Deborah Foreman, Sam J. Jones, Sean McClory, Howard Hesseman, E. G. Marshall, Penn Jillette, Teller, John O’Leary, Julius Harris, Laurie Main | Written and Directed by David Beaird Casey Meadows (Deborah Foreman) is a young and free-spirited girl who although full of spunk and ambition – is trapped in a Californian restaurant cleaning dishes […]

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03rd Aug2017

‘Matinee Idol’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido



Stars: David F. Friedman, Elmo Lavino, Kay Parker, Colleen Brennan, Herschel Savage, Angel, Jesie St. James, John Leslie, Laurie Smith, Tigr | Written by David F. Friedman | Directed by Henri Pachard There have been plenty of volatile co-star rivalries in the world of cinema; Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield, […]

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26th Jul2017

‘A Touch of Genie’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Chris Jordan, Douglas Stone, Tina Russell, Harry Reems, Marc Stevens, Ultramax, Herding Harrison, Levi Richards, Eric Edwards | Written and Directed by Joseph W. Sarno Melvin (Douglas Stone) has decided to drop out of his education as an accountant and run himself an antiques store. Frustrated with where his life is headed and becoming […]

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20th Jul2017

‘Nurse Sherri’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Geoffrey Land, Jill Jacobson, Marilyn Joi, Katherine Pass, Prentiss Moulden, Bill Roy, Erwin Fuller, J.C. Wells, Clay Foster, Caryl Briscoe | Written by Michael Bockman, Greg Tittinger | Directed by Al Adamson Deep in the L.A. Desert, a gullible cult lead by the influential and ever, ever so slightly mad and deluded preacher – […]

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24th May2017

‘Psycho Cop Returns’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Robert R. Shafer, Barbara Niven, Miles Dougal, Rod Sweitzer, Nick Vallelonga, Melanie Good, Julie Strain | Written by Dan Povenmire | Directed by Adam Rifkin (as Rif Coogan) You know, it wasn’t until the release of Detroit Rock City that I realised that a) Adam Rifkin and Rif Coogan are one in the same; […]

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17th May2017

‘Double Exposure’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Callan, Joanna Pettet, Seymour Cassel, James Stacy, Pamela Hensley, Cleavon Little, Robert Tessier, Sally Kirkland | Written and Directed by William Bryon Hillman A remake of director William Bryon Hillman’s own 1974 film The Photographer, Double Exposure is the latest slice of cinematic sleaze to be rescued from obscurity by the fine folks […]

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26th Jan2017

‘Storefront Theatre Collection #1: Po-No’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit an LA porn theatre in the early 1970’s? Well, those lovely folks over at Vinegar Syndrome may have the release just for you. I’d usually set the scene and build up the excitement (I do actually do that right?), but we have over 12 hours of […]

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09th Dec2016

‘Nightmare Sisters’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, Richard Gabai, Marcus Vaughter, William Dristas, Jim Culver | Written by Kenneth J. Hall | Directed by David DeCoteau Melody (Quigley), Marci (Stevens) and Mickey (Bauer) are your typical geeky college girls who just can’t seem to find a man. When their fellow sorority sisters leave to have […]

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09th Dec2016

‘Murder Weapon/Deadly Embrace’ Blu-ray Review

by Mondo Squallido

MURDER WEAPON Stars: Linnea Quigley, Karen Russell, Lyle Waggoner, Lenny Rose, Stephen Steward, Michael Jacobs Jr, Allen First, Richard J. Sebastian, Eric Freeman, Rodger Burt, Allen Tombello | Written by Ross A. Perron | Directed by David DeCoteau When mobster daughters Dawn (Linnea Quigley, Creepozoids) and Amy (Karen Russell, Vice Academy) by chance meet in […]

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08th Dec2016

‘Dolemite’ Blu-ray Review

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Rudy Ray Moore, D’Urville Martin, Lady Reed, John Kerry, Hy Pyke, Vainus Rackstraw, West Gale | Written by Jerry Jones | Directed by D’Urville Martin Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore, The Human Tornado) has spent a couple of years behind bars after being set up by rival pimp Willie Green ( D’Urville Martin, Black Caeser). His luck […]

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08th Dec2016

‘Unveiled’ DVD Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Mike Horner, Krista Lane, Patti Petite, Jake Scott, Erica Boyer, Alexis Greco, Taija Rae, Francois Papillon | Written and Directed by Victor Nye Bob (Mike Horner, Oriental Madam) is a lawyer who has the money, unique sexual tastes and his uptight wife Cindy (Krista Lane, Sensations) who won’t fulfil any of his needs. Naturally, Bob turns to his […]

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07th Dec2016

‘Trashy Lady’ Blu-ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Harry Reems, Cara Lott, Ginger Lynn, Amber Lynn, Herschel Savage, Tom Byron, Rick Savage, Steve Drake | Written by Steve Scott, Will Kelly | Directed by Steve Scott Dutch (Harry Reems, Deep Throat) has it all! He’s the money, the looks, a happening nightclub called “The Paradise Club”, the reputation and of course; the […]

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18th Nov2016

‘Hobgoblins’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Tom Bartlett, Paige Sullivan, Steven Boggs, Tamara Clatterbuck, Duane Whitaker, Daran Norris, Billy Frank, Jeffrey Culver | Written and Directed by Rick Sloane As someone who grew up haunting video stores throughout the late 80s and well into the 90s, director Rick Sloane was something of an icon. You see I was one of […]

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