Synapse Films Announces THE EXTERMINATOR on Blu-Ray & DVD

There is a good reason why many genre fans love Synapse Films.  They are fans first and an awesome company second.  For a long time The Exterminator has been one of those films known for its iconic poster/cover artwork.  However, what could be passed off as action shlock, the film is actually a great flick and shouldn’t be overlooked.  Unfortunately, the only R1 release of this film was pretty meh.  The transfer was decent but the features were lacking.  Synapse will be correcting this in their Blu-Ray/DVD Combo coming out soon.  Find out the date after the break.

From the Press Release:

SYNAPSE FILMS PRESENTS

JAMES GLICKENHAUS’ FLAMETHROWING GRINDHOUSE CLASSIC

THE EXTERMINATOR!

THE MAN THEY PUSHED TOO FAR IS COMING FOR YOU—IN HI-DEF!
THE EXPLOITATION REVENGE CLASSIC BURNS ONTO BLU-RAY IN A
NEWLY REMASTERED UNRATED DIRECTOR’S CUT!

Christopher George, Robert Ginty, and Samantha Eggar star in THE EXTERMINATOR, James Glickenhaus’ explosive story of Vietnam vet John Eastland (Ginty), a man who launches a bloody vendetta against the New York underworld when his best friend is brutally beaten by a vicious street gang. Eastland becomes a vigilante hero to the public, but to police The Exterminator is a psychopath capable of dangerously undermining an entire government administration.

Synapse Films is proud to present
THE EXTERMINATOR in its more violent and gory Director’s Cut, lovingly restored in high-definition from original vault materials. One of the most cold-blooded and controversial revenge films
ever made, this is “a sick example of the almost unbelievable descent into gruesome savagery in American movies.” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times)

Special Features:
• The Original Director’s Cut Featuring More Gore and Violence
• The Newly Discovered Original Stereo Soundtrack Mix
• Audio Commentary by Director James Glickenhaus
• Theatrical Trailer and Television Spots (HD)

Disc Info:
Director: James Glickenhaus
Starring: Christopher George, Robert Ginty, and Samantha Eggar
Run Time: 104 minutes
Release Date: Sept 13, 2011
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1)
Formats: Blu-ray and DVD
Region: Blu-ray and DVD: All Regions

Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo: $29.95

 

Be sure to pre-order your copy through Amazon down below!  I cannot WAIT to check this out in Hi-Def.