Horror hits the slopes in this slasher cult classic about a gang of snowboarders on a one-way chair lift to terror! Lindsey McKeon (Saved By The Bell: The New Class), Scott Weinger (Fuller House, Aladdin) and Brad Hawkins (Boyhood) star in this scare-filled, laugh-packed weekend of horror as a homicidal maniac with a grudge against snowboarders turns a snowy getaway into a body count nightmare when seven hot-blooded coeds break into an abandoned ski lodge. Soon the wild partying turns into a desperate fight for survival, and it isn’t long before they discover that on the slopes…no one can hear you scream!

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Video Quality

Shredder debuts on Blu-Ray courtesy of Scorpion Releasing with a 1080p transfer in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The transfer has an organically filmic presentation that does not appear to suffer from any digital manipulation, but there are a handful of nicks and scratches present in the print. For the majority of the film, the transfer is fairly clear and detailed, but there is the occasional shot that runs on the soft side or experiences some fluctuations in density and brightness. The presentation features some lovely detail in the production design, environments and texture of costumes. The black levels are mostly strong with a pleasing amount of depth. This is a pretty solid presentation for a film that was probably not expected to be revived with such care.

Audio Quality

Scorpion Releasing brings us this new Blu-Ray with a DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio track that offers a great audio experience. The dialogue holds up very well, coming though clearly without being stepped on by the music or various sound effects. The environmental effects are delineated precisely including the sound of various objects stabbing into victims. The action in the film does not blow you out of the room, but it delivers a strong enough punch to keep you immersed in the events. This track does not present with any glaring instances of age related wear and tear. This is a track that represents the film as you would hope. Optional English (SDH) subtitles are provided on this disc.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: Director/writer Greg Huson gives a fact-filled commentary track moderated by film historian Nathaniel Thompson in which he delivers nuggets of information about the conception of the film, the trouble with shooting in extreme cold, the performances in the feature, the shot design of the film and many more stories from the production. Really worth a listen to have this film put into greater context, and Huson has a refreshing perspective on the shortcomings of the film.

Interview with Lindsay McCann: A nine-minute interview with the lead actress in which she discusses how she first got involved with acting, getting cast in Shredder, the shooting condition in the snow, the friendship among the ensemble, her favorite moments during production, how female representation has evolved within the genre over the years, and much more.

Blooper Reel: A ten-minute collection of unused footage is provided here.

Trailers: The minute-and-a-half trailer is provided for Shredder. There are also trailers provided for Panga, Land Of Doom, Gas Pump Girls and The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood.

Final Thoughts

Shredder is about as mindless of a horror movie as you can get. While there is much fun to be had watching this with a group of like-minded genre fans, anyone looking for something genuinely good should stay far away. The dialogue in this one is very clunky and the acting is dialed up to high camp territory. Those who are looking for more gruesome or lurid content may also be disappointed that the creative team did not go full-tilt with these elements. Scorpion Releasing and Ronin Flix have released a new Blu-Ray featuring a strong A/V presentation and a solid assortment of special features. If you know what you are getting into with this film, you can have a raucous time with it.

Shredder is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Ronin Flix and Scorpion Releasing have supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.