HOTSPRING SHARKATTACK Coming to Blu-ray from Utopia Distribution
Utopia Distribution has announced that they will be releasing Morito Inoune’s Hotspring Sharkattack (2024) to Blu-ray in North America on 12/30/25 (though it appears orders through Vinegar Syndrome may be shipping around the end of November).
A limited edition slipcover, designed by Johnny Ryan, is available through their website and is limited to 1,000 copies, still available as of this moment.
Pre-order at Vinegar Syndrome (with Limited Edition Slipcover)
Pre-order at Vinegar Syndrome (Standard Edition)
Pre-order at Amazon
Pre-order at Deep Discount
Utopia and Vinegar Syndrome describe the film:
In a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle.
directed by: Morito Inoune
starring: Shoichiro Akaboshi, Takuya Fujimura, Kiyobumi Kaneko, Koichi Makigami, Masaki Naito, Mio Takaki, Shigeo Osako
Extras are slated to include:
-Audio commentary by assistant director / special effects coordinator Jun Shimazaki and writer/ director Morihito Inoue
-Crowdfunding promotional video
-Social Media Trailers
-Atami Monster Film Festival Trailer
-“Fake News” Teaser Trailer
-“Hot Spa Shark” Early Teaser Trailer
-Recording the musical score
-Footage of the 3D Billboard Advertisement in Shinjuku
-Making the Practical Special Effects
-Making the Visual Effects
-“Scorching War Song” - Theme from Hotspring Sharkattack music video
-Audience footage from the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival
-Booklet with new writing by film critic Sam Cohen
MSRP: $36.98 (Standard Edition)
UPC: 810161485918
Video: 1080p High Definition Widescreen, 1.78:1
Audio: Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English
Runtime: 77 min
Region: A
Sources: Vinegar Syndrome and other product listings