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 & created their own ultra-violent, gory, splatter films. Arguably the most famous of these micro-budget German gorefests are the VIOLENT SHIT 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 & loaded with ridiculous low-budget gore, these films have an undeniably offensive charm that has kept horror fans entertained for over 25 years! Synapse is proud to present the original VIOLENT SHIT trilogy, along with 2010’s VIOLENT SHIT 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE on DVD for the first time in North America, now completely remastered by the original owners. Includes the crazy English language dub version of ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE on a Bonus DVD with liner notes & additional VIOLENT SHIT 4.0 Bonus Features. SPECIAL FEATURES: The first three VIOLENT SHIT films, remastered by the original owners, plus VIOLENT SHIT 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE Liner notes from Ted Geoghegan (Screenwriter of NIKOS THE IMPALER, & Writer/Director of WE ARE STILL HERE) Special BONUS DVD, including the English dub version of ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE & VIOLENT SHIT 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE Trailers VIOLENT SHIT The legend of K. the Butcher Shitter is born in this German DIY video roughie, shot on the low-fi Video-8 format. A demented killer escapes the police & leaves a trail of blood & gore in his wake. Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer. Anamorphic (1.78:1) Widescreen - Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo - Subtitles: English (Optional) 73 Mins. VIOLENT SHIT 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 & disemboweling his way through the German countryside. Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer. Anamorphic (2.35:1) Widescreen - Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo - Subtitles: English (Optional) 74 Mins. VIOLENT SHIT III: INFANTRY OF DOOM (aka ZOMBIE DOOM) A group of friends get lost at sea & land on a remote island, but they are not alone! Captured by Karl the Butcher Jr. & his father, these men are subjected to a sadistic version of The Most Dangerous Game brought on by the Butcher Shitters and their army of metal-masked killers! Newly re-mastered by the film’s original producer. Anamorphic (2.35:1) Widescreen - Dolby Digital German 2.0 Stereo - Subtitles: English (Optional) - 79 Mins. VIOLENT SHIT 4.0: KARL THE BUTCHER VS. AXE The year is 2023, & 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. Anamorphic (1.78:1) Widescreen - Dolby Digital English 2.0 Stereo – 78 Mins. BONUS FEATURE: ZOMBIE ’90: EXTREME PESTILENCE Shot for a reported $2000 between the filming of VIOLENT SHIT 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. Full-Frame (1.33:1) - Dolby Digital English 2.0 Stereo – 76 Mins.
B**L
Funny cheap gore
Funny cheap gore
T**S
One of the Best Bad Movies Ever
Suppose that Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ted Bundy all got together and said "Hey, guys, let's all make a movie!" It would probably be something like this. The V.S. series, especially the first two, are like something that a real psychopath would actually produce. Not like a slick Hollywood production, but more like something you'd see on some strange and very creepy website (the kind that we've been warned to avoid). For this, I recommend something at least 80 proof.
T**S
It is what it is. (Which is great if you like this sort of garbage)
I've heard about the first two V.S. movies since they came out but I had never really gotten a chance to see them until now. And they definitely lived up to what I've heard/read about them.While the effects are comically over the top and lack the unsettling technical skills seen in flicks like the Guinea Pig films, it's obvious why they were banned in various countries upon release.Great fun if you have an open mind and a lowbrow brain.
J**E
These movies are trash.
Terrible movies from the word go. Nothing redeeming about them. I threw them away. A waste of money.
I**N
which at times looked like it was filmed on a camcorder
Well it's all here, very low budget German gorefest, definitely one for the hardcore horror fans, I found it to be watchable with dodgy acting, which at times looked like it was filmed on a camcorder, the first one is very low quality but as the films followed on they got slightly better, probably the fourth one was the best.
S**N
Meh
Story is non existent. Gore is lacking. I understand for the time and what it is, it was impressive, but not for me.
A**X
Only 1 disc
Only 1 disc was in the package, Zombie '90. What a waste of $25.00. Missing 2 disc. How can this happen?
R**0
Ultra Gory!!!!
Until now, I have seen only the first two movies of this set. If you are intersted in this set, you know what kind of movies these are. These first two were shot on poor elements (Video-8 and maybe 8MM?) The transfers are ultra clean and of course I recommend this set!!! Why DVD? Probably a financial concern...
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