Plus: Snake Plissken is back like never before, the mummy movie that matters most, and how to get cleaner water. Plus: Snake Plissken is back like never before, the mummy movie that matters most, and how to get cleaner water.
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Mac and Me (1988)
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$55
37 Years Later, An Infamous Sci-Fi Flop Just Got A Huge Upgrade

To the eyes of American businessmen, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. needed only one improvement: He didn’t endorse enough American products. Enter Mac, the curious, magical, whistling alien who’s separated from his strangely proportioned family on Earth and nursed back to strength with a combination of Skittles, Coca-Cola, and a trip to the liveliest McDonalds in America.

A garish, capitalist rip-off of one of the biggest hits of the ‘80s, Mac and Me has remained an internet curio for over 35 years. Now, thanks to Vinegar Syndrome’s first-of-its-kind 4K upgrade, every disastrous detail of this premium and fascinating so-bad-it’s-good adventure is available in the highest quality yet.

Read the full appreciation (of sorts) of Mac and Me here.

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Physical Media 4Ever
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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$21
As Promised, James Cameron's Terminator 2 Is Back
Forty years later, 'The Terminator' is still the gold standard for action exposition.
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Boris Karloff in the 1932 motion picture The Mummy.
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92 Years Later, Revisiting The Mummy in 4K
The mummy remains the most compelling, creepiest, and scariest of the Universal monsters. Here's why.
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The Wildest 'Alien' Ripoff Is Here To Own
New World Pictures
$32
The Wildest 'Alien' Ripoff Is Here To Own
What if 'Alien' had more gratuitous nudity? Roger Corman had you covered.
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Things We Love
44 Years Later, Snake Plissken Comes to Life
$280
44 Years Later, Snake Plissken Comes to Life
Escape from New York, the sci-fi vehicle for Kurt Russell to kick ass and spit insults feels more relevant than ever (dropping crime rates in the Big Apple notwithstanding) and we imagine this figure will only increase in value. Just remember, “the name's Plissken.”
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Razer Goes Full Gengar
$40
Razer Goes Full Gengar
The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 USB - Gengar Edition gives these iconic headphones the Pokemon update they deserve. Complete with 7.1 surround sound, a cardioid mic, and, of course, a glowing Gengar on the side, these are without question a gamer’s statement piece.
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Royal Berkey Water Filter System
$129
Royal Berkey Water Filter System

How’s your water quality? You should of course test it, but filtering it is good even if the levels of metals and bacteria are fine, you probably want to filter it anyway. Yes, a Brita pitcher in your fridge will do. But the Berkey water filtration system is your handsome upgrade with massive charcoal filters that leave you with water that is clean and tasty.

It’s great for peace of mind for every day, but also a big leg up in an emergency. If the power goes out or you have potential contamination during a disaster, this holds more than 3 gallons, can filter 3,000 gallons before replacement is needed, and serve up to 200 people per day (but do the math and you’ll realize, only in an emergency).

You can even install fluoride and arsenic reduction Filters can be installed in the lower chamber if desired. But if you do, make sure to brush your teeth extra well and maybe see the dentist regularly.

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