This special limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo(designed by Richard Hilliard) includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to4,000units. It 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.
Joan, Sherry, and Billie couldn’t be more different. Joan is a small town girl trying to make it as an actress in the big city; Sherry is a fashion model whose Achilles’ heel are easy men and easier drugs; and Billie is a former high class hooker who’s left that world behind for a career in TV production. Their lives become interwoven when Joan and Sherry move into Billie’s luxury apartment as roommates. Living together, the three women develop a bond and love for each other they never thought possible; learning from their respective successes, failures, traumas, joys, loves, and heartbreaks.
One of the most critically acclaimed and awarded hardcore features ever produced, Chuck Vincent’s (Misbehavin’, In Love) ROOMMATES offers career performances from its all star cast, including Veronica Hart (Amanda By Night, Boogie Nights), Kelly Nichols (The Toolbox Murders), and Samantha Fox (Her Name Was Lisa). Astutely scripted by Vincent and Rick Marx (Doom Asylum) who took inspiration from the real lives of their leading ladies, this thought provoking and sobering drama ranked as one of the last true hardcore “crossover films” and at last comes to Blu-ray from Quality X, restored in 2K from the best surviving film elements, and featuring a comprehensive selection of new and archival interviews with cast and crew.
directed by: Chuck Vincent starring: Veronica Hart, Kelly Nichols, Samantha Fox, Jerry Butler, Jack Wrangler, Bobby Astyr, Jamie Gillis, Gloria Leonard, Ron Hudd 1982 / 89 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional Info:
Region Free 2-Disc Blu-ray Set
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from multiple 35mm prints
Alternate Soft Scenes
X Rated Trailer
Softcore Trailer
R Rated Trailer
Feature Length Audio Commentary with Veronica Hart and Kelly Nichols
Revisiting Roommates: Archival Interview with Veronica Hart and Kelly Nichols (2010)
Archival Q&A at Anthology Film Archives with Cast and Crew (2014)
The Best Of Everything: New Video Interview with Screenwriter Rick Marx
Moving In: New Video Interview with Cinematographer Larry Revene
Music Videos
Script on Screen Featurette
Archival Image Gallery
Reversible cover artwork
Gorgeous side load slipcase and slipcover with perfect bound book with essays from screenwriter Rick Marx and historian Casey Scott (Note: only included with the slipcase edition)
CD Soundtrack with music from Roommates
11x17 Custom Roommates Poster
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 234 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set of 'Roommates' is praised for its outstanding acting, engaging story, and excellent presentation. The film, featuring top-notch performances and beautiful restoration, comes with high-quality packaging and a comprehensive selection of bonus features. Customers appreciate the fantastic release by Mélusine and the superb transfer quality.
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"Good extras, nice picture of awesome movie, great presentation and a awesome selection I love these old 70s movies" — patrick b.
"An exceptional transfer, exceptional packaging, and an unorthodox, terrific adult film." — Mike S.
"Great acting, great story, this release is outstanding." — Timothy R.
Reviews
Roommates delicious
"I had never heard of his film and now I'm glad I saw it. I love early 80's skin because it's entertaining and a product of the sleazy parts of the early 80s which many look shamefully on but you have to admit it was a pretty great time. Roommates is a film filled with plenty of nudity and everything you'd want in a skin flick. It's well shot and has three sexy women as well some great locations all around. This film like many of the label's other nudies has been lovingly restored and it's well worth the price for the extras included on the slipcover edition. This is definitely a must own!"
— Danny G. (5/5)
Roomates
"Very nice release. I enjoyed reading about it's history in the accompanying book."
— Adam K. (5/5)
A worthwhile buy - great upgraded presentation of a seminal work in the genre.
"Great upgrade and love the extras especially the cast interviews and hearing all the stories about working with Chuck Vincent. Picture and audio quality are solid. Nice packaging. A++"
— Vince F. (5/5)
Sam Fox as a roommate, you'd love her!
"This movie, features an excellent cast selection, with my personal favorite, Samantha Fox in one of the main roles. The story (yes, this kind of hardcore usted to have a story) goes about a three very different backgrounded girls that end living as roommates in a luxury apartments and construct bonds that no one could imagine to exist! Sounds like a soap opera drama, and It has a little bit of It, but in hardcore key! Among the goods offered in the edition aré lots of additional material and a seldom seen soundtrack cd sampler for these kind of films."
— Carlos R. (5/5)
Fun slip
"I purchased this because the slipcover reminds me of The Golden Girls but I kinda hope the movie doesn't"
— Charles W. (5/5)
Underrated, clever movie
"I made a big Valentine's Day order and this was by far my favorite. Filmmaking is top notch but the whole movie feels like a hidden gem excavated just for me. Loved the essays and extras."
— Stephen P. (5/5)
Right down the middle
"Better story than most the hot scenes are averagely good it’s worth a watch"
— jay l. (5/5)
Great set from Melusine!
"This release is lavish and gives this movie the bells and whistles it deserves. It's a well acted and engaging film, and the discs are loaded with extras. Plus, there's a gorgeous booklet and hardcover case. And if Casey Scott is involved, you know it'll be great! Thank you Melusine!"
— Dennis C. (5/5)
Fantastic presentation of a hardcore collection
"This is a film I’ve wanted to see for years, just cause I love Kelly Nichols so much. Never managed to get the old DistribPix dvd, but that just means that my first film exposure was on this flawless transfer. Audio and video are stunning, especially in the narcotic sex scene. The special features are great, especially the interview with Kelly Nichols and Veronica Hart. The film itself is one of the best of the hardcore era, always putting character and story ahead of titillation. If you are remotely interested in the golden age of hardcore, you need this release."
— Daniel D. (5/5)
Roommates
"Classic movie with great packing"
— Robert E. (5/5)
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