Overview: Falsely accused of some violent killings, Jerry Zipkin (Red Shoe Diaries’ Zalman King) uncovers the shocking truth about BLUE SUNSHINE!

Synapse Films is proud to present Jeff Lieberman’s 1977 cult-classic horror film Blue Sunshine in an all-new 4K restoration presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and loaded with hours of supplemental material. This three-disc set contains one 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray, one Blu-ray (1080p) and a CD soundtrack album.

This Synapse Films limited edition features hard chipboard slipcase packaging with stunning new artwork by artist Wes Benscoter. Inside is a dual-wall o-card wrapped around a clear three disc Criterion-style case.

4K Blu-ray Verdict: It starts off as a great party - just eight people in a secluded lodge. One of the guests suddenly goes on a shockingly violent, murderous rampage. There is something wrong with his hair, and pure evil in his eyes. What he does to three of the girls there is too hideous to describe. Falsely accused of the brutal killings, Jerry Zipkin (Red Shoe Diaries’ Zalman King) goes on the run.

More bizarre murders occur, and while trying to clear his name, Jerry discovers the shocking truth: The people losing their hair and turning into violent psychopaths may be connected to a drug each killer took a decade before. A drug known as Blue Sunshine.

In truth, and as anyone who has seen it will attest to, Blue Sunshine is a very weird horror flick from the late 70’s which is absolutely drenched in a paranoid drug infused illusions and crazed frantic moments and which therefore perfectly captures the tense atmosphere of the film brilliantly.

Intriguing and altogether masterfully shot this psychedelic horror thriller takes you on a hell of a journey as it delves into one outrageous moment to the next in this rather surreal and bizarre outing by director Jeff Lieberman.

The plot, as aforementioned, is really quite simple: Jerry Zipkin (Zalman King) is at a party and witnesses a horrific triple murder involving his old friend Frannie Scott (Richard Cristal) who has mysteriously turned into a homicidal maniac. Then a bizarre series of murders begins in L. A., involving the same pattern and could this be down to a dangerous form of LSD called Blue Sunshine which the killers took ten years before be causing this mayhem?

The movie is an odd cinematic experience that can’t quite figure out which genre it really belongs to and that’s what makes it so entertaining with its off-kilter premise and equally unhinged presentation. The direction by Lieberman is solid though as he pushes the tone of the production to almost unbearable levels of insanity that manages to somehow work in its favor and thanks to its quick pace never becomes dull; allowing the story to unfold at a steady pace.

Simply put, this is a weird yet fascinating horror flick with political elements that will hold your attention and keep you on the edge of your seat throughout its runtime.

The performances here are also strong with Zalman King who takes on the role of the unfortunate hero and he gives a fantastic performance in giving you someone to root for as he seriously puts all of himself into his performance. Deborah Winters gives a solid and likeable performance as Alicia and helps keep the movie grounded. Mark Goddard plays the sleazy politician perfectly. Robert Walden gives a good performance as Doctor Blume and finally Ray Young gives a fantastically over the top performance and helps round the cast out wonderfully.

Overall, Blue Sunshine is a one-of-a-kind cinematic oddity that could have only came out in the drug infused 70’s ... and we’re grateful for it!

Limited Edition 4K Special Features:
4K restoration of the original 35mm camera negative mastered in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Lossless English DTS-HD Master Audio original theatrical mono and a 5.1 surround sound mix supervised by director Jeff Lieberman
Two audio commentaries featuring director Jeff Lieberman
New introduction to the film by director Jeff Lieberman
Archival 2003 interview with director Jeff Lieberman
“Lieberman on Lieberman” video interview
Channel Z “Fantasy Film Festival” interview with Mick Garris and Jeff Lieberman
Fantasia Film Festival 4K Premiere Q&A with moderator Michael Gingold and director Jeff Lieberman
Anti-drug “scare films”: LSD-25 (1967) and LSD: Insight or Insanity? (1968), courtesy of the American Genre Film Archive
Jeff Lieberman’s first film The Ringer (Remastered in 4K by Synapse Films from the original camera negative)
Theatrical trailers
Still gallery
Liner notes booklet by Jeff Lieberman, featuring a chapter on the making of Blue Sunshine from his book Day of the Living Me: Adventures of a Subversive Cult Filmmaker from the Golden Age
Limited edition fold-out poster
Limited edition remastered CD soundtrack (13 tracks)

Blue Sunshine - Theatrical Trailer

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