This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Rich Long) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
The biggest stars, best directors, and highest production values; that is a QUALITY X film. These deluxe Blu-ray editions of some of the genre's masterpieces, along with plenty of hidden gems, offer beautiful restorations and plentiful bonus features, all presented in homage to its namesake of esteemed New York film distributor, Mature Pictures, the company which almost single handedly raised the bar for outstanding sex films, and whose films will be included in this fittingly elegant collection.
Oft overlooked in the history of European hardcore, Greece seized on the allure of international distribution to create films which a were cut above the competition; with high production values, original music, and complex narratives. No filmmaker better reflected Greece’s unique take on sex films than Ilias Mylonakos whose twisty and stylish thrillers perfectly balanced graphic eroticism and gratuitous violence. Quality X is proud to present the Blu-ray debut of two of his seminal hardcore features, both newly restored in 4K from their original negatives and available in their longest ever versions. A group of sophisticated international thieves have stolen a large cargo of gold bars; stashing them in the ocean off the coast of Greece. However, as the criminals wait for the right moment to retrieve their riches, tensions, paranoia, and double crossing begins to besiege them, culminating with an ever-increasing bodycount...
Working equally well as bloody Euro-crime and sex film, THE MARK stars Greece’s early king of hardcore, Haris Tryfonas alongside France’s Claudine Beccarie (Exhibition) and Carole Gire (Furies Sexuelles). Filmed in international locales and punctuated by a series of surprisingly gruesome killings, from stabbings to bloody shootouts, and even death by pitchfork, THE MARK is a would-be cult classic waiting for rediscovery.
Beautiful Della has gone to Greece to live with her aunt Marsha. There, she meets the seductive Samantha and her handsome boyfriend, Stefanos. Della soon begins having an affair with Stefanos, who is also trying to bury a murderous past. But when Samantha discovers their affair, she decides to put into play some deadly plans of her own.
Catapulting between a sunny sex drama and a grimy thriller, complete with a grisly axe murder, EROTIC PASSION is a long overlooked Greek-Italian exploitation delight which stars Ajita Wilson (Sadomania), Monica Nickel (Wild Beasts), and Femi Benussi (Bloody Pit of Horror) and is at last available in its never-on-video hardcore version.
directed by: llias Mylonakos
starring: Haris Tryfonas, Claudine Beccarie, Carole Gire, Ajita Wilson, Monica Nickel, Femi Benussi
1976, 1981 / 204 min (combined) / 1.37:1, 1.66:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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Overall rating: 4.5037594 / 5 from 133 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray set features two classic European sex films, The Mark and Erotic Passion, with stunning 4K restorations and engaging narratives. Customers appreciate the beautiful film transfers and impressive slipcover artwork, though opinions on the films themselves vary. The double-feature is highly praised, making it a must-have for collectors.
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"A worthwhile double feature with good presentation and an interesting pairing of films. The transfer quality is generally strong and keeps the original feel intact. Some moments show their age, but the overall release is easy to recommend."
"I viewed these films on The Mark/Erotic Passion Peekarama Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome’s sister-website Mélusine and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces. For my full detailed review of these films, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K"
"The quality of this release is great. A must have title for collectors of erotic cinema. The adult sequences are spicy, and this edition is beautiful."
"No one else would've ever released these, so bless the Melusine gods! The Mark is a truly excellent thriller and an outlier in the world of sex films. Amazing work from all involved including a stellar score. Erotic Passion, though not as strong, is a wonderful showcase for the always amazing Ajita Wilson and should be required viewing for all fans of hers."
"High quality transfers for these two classic slices of Greek sleaze. Essential for fans of Anita Wilson (you should be!) I can only hope for more Ajita restored on disc. Includes additional sequences for erotic passion as extra features."
"Great double feature of Greek adult films. Good video and audio presentation."
"Great slipcover! Fantastic transfer!"
"Sleazy adult treat from Greece. I really enjoyed it. I hope to see more "plot-driven" X-rated gems like this from Europe to come out on VS line"
"only seen the mark so far. i want more stuff like this!"
"The Mark and Erotic Passion make an unexpectedly fitting pair, each exploring how longing can twist into something far more dangerous. The Mark leans into gritty noir tension, following characters who seem to sweat guilt and bad decisions. Erotic Passion drifts toward moody sensual melancholy, letting atmosphere and impulse guide the story even when logic takes a back seat. Neither film is polished, but both have a strange low‑budget magnetism that keeps them watchable. Together, they form a loose diptych about the hazards of desire, each offering its own flavor of pulp‑infused trouble."
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