Scorpion Releasing

Region 0 - NTSC

2.32:1 Original Aspect Ratio

16X9 enhanced
Average Bitrate: 7.31 mb/s
NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s

NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.

Scorpion Releasing

Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray

DTS-HD Master Audio English 1101 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1101 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 1.0 / 48 kHz / 768 kbps / 24-bit)
Commentary:

Dolby Digital Audio English 128 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 128 kbps / DN -4dB
Isolated Score:

Dolby Digital Audio English 96 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 96 kbps / DN -4dB

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen anamorphic - 2.32:1

Edition Details:
• Audio commentary with cinematographer R. Michael Stringer and script supervisor Sally Stringer, moderated by Katarina Leigh Waters
• Audio commentary by actor Michael Callan, moderated by Katarina Leigh Waters and Scot Spiegel
• Interview with Michael Callan (10:38)
• Theatrical Trailer (2:50)
•  Bonus Trailers

DVD Release Date: 21 February 2012
Amaray

Chapters 15

Single-layered Blu-ray MPEG4 - AVC

Edition Details:
• Audio Commentary by director William Byron Hillman
• 'Exposing Double Exposure' interview with cinematographer R. Michael Stringer (29:28)
•  'Staying on Task' interview with script supervisor Sally Stringer (19:21)
• Isolated Score by composer Jack Goga
• Theatrical Trailer (2:50 in 1080P)
• Promotional Still Gallery
• Reversible Cover Artwork by Derek Gabryszak
 

Chapters:5

Audio is transferred in a faithful DTS-HD Master mono track (24-bit) and has a small punch but is mostly, authentically, flat with audible dialogue. Jack Goga (who was responsible for some tracks in The Last Detail) does the score, which is also offered in an isolated option. It suits the film servicing the tension. There are optional English subtitles (button only - not menu driven) and the Blu-ray disc is Region FREE.

Supplements include a new audio commentary by director William Byron Hillman and he's seems reasonable with some decent, in unremarkable input with someone asking occasional questions via phone. 'Exposing Double Exposure' is a 1/2 hour interview with cinematographer R. Michael Stringer and 'Staying on Task' is a 20-minute interview with script supervisor Sally Stringer. There is a theatrical trailer in 1080P and a promotional still gallery with posters and lobby cards. The package has reversible cover artwork by Derek Gabryszak.

Not the most polished production but it has a realism angle that works - decent performances too. There is nudity/sexploitation but the concept seemed a valid one and I did watch it till the end. There is certainly a nostalgia factor here as well and the Blu-ray is a giant leap beyond the DVD. No classic but has a gritty, grassroots, charm. I might even watch it again. Kudos to Vinegar Syndrome for their love affair with these titles and the work they put into the packages, extras... they deserve our respect, when most major studios simply rehash... Bravo guys!