It has been many years since I’ve seen James Glickenhaus’ THE EXTERMINATOR, but I distinctly recall it being a trashy, nasty piece about a guy who uses a flamethrower to annihilate the lousy street punks who murdered his buddy. It’s the type of grungy, remorselessly violent revenge flick only the 80s could really deliver. Now it’s getting new life on Blu-ray this September – complete with new transfer and more gore – for all you suckas who gave it the cold shoulder the first time around (and for those of us who want to revisit it).
If you’re in the dark on this one, it’s the explosive story of Vietnam vet John Eastland (Robert 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.
The special features on the Blu-ray/DVD will include:
• 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)
If you want to pre-order the Blu-ray (which comes with a bonus DVD), click right HERE; it hits on SEPTEMBER 13th.
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