Synapse Films Announces the Global Debut of CROCODILE on Blu-ray!

Source: MVD Entertainment press release
Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski

Photo courtesy of MVD.

On July 9th, Synapse Films presents the global debut of the Thai/Korean production CROCODILE (จระเข้, Crak̄hê, 1981) on Blu-ray, from a new restoration of the original English 35mm camera negative.

Move aside Jaws. Watch out Godzilla. When Mother Nature rebels against humankind for defying her laws, she strikes back with unbelievable fury creating the largest and most savage crocodile on earth... there is a giant crocodile on the loose! Mutating and getting larger possibly because of an atomic explosion, the crocodile's thirst for blood also grows as it rampages through a small quiet beach town devouring anything in its path.

Dr. Tony Akom (Nat Puvani) and Dr. John Stromm (Min Oo) are on a perfect family vacation, but it takes a tragic turn when three of their loved ones suddenly disappear. When the bodies are found, the two doctors conduct a thorough examination of the remains and discover a killer crocodile is the culprit. Teaming up with Tanaka (Manop Asavatep), a tough and rugged fisherman, , and Peter (Robert Chan), a photographer, Akom and Stromm head out to dangerous open waters to find and destroy the beast once and for all! Will they be able to stop the rampaging village-stomping beast before others are devoured?

This killer croc classic, originally filmed by Won-se Lee in 1978 as CROCODILE FANGS (악어의 공포, Agowa gongpo), was released in slightly different versions, edited and with additional footage from infamous Thai filmmaker Sompote Saengduenchai (6 ULTRA BROTHERS VS THE MONSTER ARMY), all around the world during its theatrical run. Synapse Films is proud to present the Blu-ray world-premiere of CROCODILE in its original 1981 U.S. release version, meticulously restored from the original English 35mm camera negative.

The Blu-ray special features include an audio commentary with the late film historian Lee Gambin, a video interview with original director Won-se Lee, the original theatrical trailer, and deleted and alternate scenes.

CROCODILE [Blu-ray]

SKU: SFD0221
Format: Blu-ray
UPC: 654930324493
Street Date: 07/09/24
Label: Synapse Films
Genre: Horror
Run Time: 92 mins
Number of Discs: 1
Audio: STEREO
$29.95

Bonus Materials
Audio commentary with film historian Lee Gambin
Video interview with original director Won-se Lee
Original theatrical trailer
Deleted and alternate scenes
Newly translated English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

About MVD Entertainment Group

MVD Entertainment Group is a full service music and movie distribution firm, exclusively representing thousands of audio and visual products for DVD, Bluray, CD, vinyl, and digital rights, worldwide. MVD also exclusively distributes a growing line of merchandise including limited edition collectibles, tee shirts, and more. "Serving Artists and Audiences" is MVD's purpose statement; it represents a commitment to the interests of the musicians, filmmakers, record labels, producers, managers, and every link in the supply chain. The customers are the Audience, from wholesalers, sub-distributors, major retail chains, online retailers, specialists, and independent mom and pop stores, all the way to the consumer. MVD Entertainment Group was founded in 1986 by Tom Seaman, an industry veteran with prior experience with The Record Hunter, Sam Goody, CBS Retail, and JEM Distribution. Tom, along with his family Elinor, Eve and Ed, initially focused on music videotapes. At the turn of the century, with the advent of DVD, MVD built a large catalog of exclusively distributed audiovisual content on DVDs, with special strength in music concert films, horror movies, documentaries, comedy, cult classics, and much more.

About Synapse Films

Synapse Films is a company started by Don May, Jr. in 1997. Partnering with his friend of fifteen years, Jerry Chandler and associate Charles Fiedler, the goal of Synapse Films is to release new, digitally remastered films in the Horror, Science Fiction, Cult and Independent genres on available Home Video formats.