For the first time ever, Visual Vengeance proudly presents “DESPISER” on Blu-ray in a limited Collector’s Edition, available October 22nd. This cult classic, a wild ride through surreal, hellish landscapes, has been meticulously restored, offering fans an unparalleled viewing experience.
Tell me more about Despiser
After hitting rock bottom—losing his job and his wife—Gordon crashes his car and finds himself in purgatory, where he faces attacks from fanatics and enslaved souls. Rescued by a quirky group of freedom fighters from different historical eras, all of whom died in noble sacrifice, Gordon reluctantly joins their mission. Together, they embark on a mind-bending adventure through a nightmarish world to battle the Despiser, the malevolent ruler of the realm. Their journey, filled with shifting realities, monstrous creatures, and intense car chases over lava oceans, culminates in an epic showdown to save all of humanity.
Why “DESPISER” is a Must-Watch
Directed by Philip J. Cook, “DESPISER” stands out as a unique gem from the VHS and early DVD era, blending machine gun battles, early CGI, and an endless array of monsters. Cook’s vision creates a green-screen netherworld infused with brutal violence, religious mythology, and action movie tropes, all presented through a dream-like, hallucinogenic lens that keeps the adrenaline pumping from start to finish.
Starring: Mark Redfield, Doug Brown, Gage Sheridan, Frank Smith, and Michael Weitz.
Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Features
This limited edition Blu-ray release is packed with hours of new and archival bonus content, making it a must-have for collectors and fans of the genre.
Bonus Features Include:
- Region-Free Blu-ray
- Director-supervised SD master from original tape elements
- Limited Edition Slipcase by Andrei Bouzikov – FIRST PRESSING ONLY
- Audio Commentaries:
- Director Philip J. Cook with stars Mark Redfield and Gage Sheridan
- Sam Panico (B&S About Movies) and Bill Van Ryn (Drive-In Asylum)
- New 2023 Interview with director Philip J. Cook and star Mark Hyde
- The Making of “DESPISER” featurette
- Deleted Scenes
- Blooper and Outtakes Reels
- Despiser: Storyboard to Animation feature
- Original DVD Menu Animated Intro
- Behind-the-Scenes Gallery
- Image and Art Gallery
- “Despiser” Trailers
- Visual Vengeance Trailer
- Outerworld Trailer
- Invader Trailer
- Optional French Audio Soundtrack
- ‘Stick Your Own’ VHS Sticker Set
- Reversible Sleeve featuring original VHS art
- Folded Mini-Poster
- 2-Sided Insert with alternate art
- Optional English Subtitles
Don’t miss out on this special edition release of “DESPISER”—a film that redefined the boundaries of independent sci-fi horror. Pre-order your copy and immerse yourself in a world like no other when it hits shelves October 22nd!
