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ADDITION: Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray (September 2022): Vinegar Syndrome have transferred Rick Rosenthal's The Birds II: Land's End to Blu-ray. It is cited as being "Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive". It is in the original 1.33:1 aspect ration  on a dual-layered disc with a max'ed out bitrate. Like most of Vinegar Syndrome's transfers this is about as good as it will get in the 1080P format. Greens in Southport, North Carolina are strong - all colors show some richness, there is fine grain and consistent detail. The image quality looks very authentic and pleasing in this HD presentation.

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On their Blu-ray, Vinegar Syndrome use a DTS-HD Master 2.0 channel track (24-bit) in the original English language. The Birds II: Land's End has avian attacks - squawking, screeching - boating sounds, fire and rifle shots that come through with effective depth in the lossless. The score was by Ron Ramin - who did mostly TV series work and a few TV movies - sounding clean adding some atmosphere and flavor to the action. Dialogue is consistent and the audio quality is adeptly rendered. Vinegar Syndrome offer optional English (SDH) subtitles on their Region 'A'-locked Blu-ray.

The Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray offers a commentary by film historians Amanda Reyes (author of Are You In The House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999) and actor/comedian Sam Pancake who is also host of a TV movie Podcast. They discuss many of the genre of films that they appreciate, the formulaic nature of them and are generally enthusiastic about these productions, actor who performed in them etc.. There isn't a ton about The Birds II: Land's End but it has value. Included is an extensive, 54-minute, making-of documentary entitled “Don't Remake Hitchcock Movies” featuring interviews with creature effects man on the film, Kevin Brennan, production assistant Craig Edwards, actor Megan Gallacher who played 'Joanne' and makeup department head Jeff Goodwin. “The Silence of the Birds” is a 17-minute interview with composer Ron Ramin and “The Locations of Birds II” spends over 10-minutes revisiting locations with Craig Edwards. There is a 'Still Gallery' and it has reversible cover artwork.

Rick Rosenthal's The Birds II: Land's End is a standalone sequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds, that was set in Bodega Bay, California. The plot is similar to the original and Tippi Hedren has a minor role as a different character from the 63' film. Director Rosenthal had himself credited by the pseudonym 'Alan Smithee' - an indication he wanted to disown The Birds II. I seem to recall it being out on LaserDisc back in the day. It's not as 'horrible' as reviews often describe, but, of course, it has little cinematic value compared to the original - despite the name, Tippi and the plot. I admit, I was still keen to see it as an animal attack feature, regardless of the poor reputation. Some may be keen because of Tippi's participation and its plot similarities although it lacks 'kitsch' or 'camp' desirability. Vinegar Syndrome do fabulous Blu-rays although often lost of forgotten films like this one. This includes a commentary and solid extras and the case has attractive artwork. If you enter with low expectations you may enjoy The Birds II: Land's End's positives more than you anticipate. Just, obviously, don't expect, or even compare it to, the original.

Gary Tooze