In war, you have to kill to stay alive… on the streets of New York, it’s often the same.
Film Synopsis
The Exterminator (1980) follows a Vietnam veteran who turns vigilante after his closest friend is brutally attacked, pushing him to hunt down the criminals the justice system refuses to confront. As his campaign escalates—from street-level thugs to organized crime—he becomes a target for both underworld retaliation and a determined federal investigator. This urban-revenge thriller blends gritty violence and grim atmosphere in a stark study of trauma, vengeance, and social decay.
The Exterminator Blu-ray editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Synapse BD-ALL/US/OOP 2011 | Arrow BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer James Glickenhaus and Chris Poggiali | ||
| Audio Commentary by Producer Mark Buntzman, Moderated by Calum Waddell | ||
| Introduction by Director/Writer James Glickenhaus | ||
| 42nd Street Then and Now - With Frank Henenlotter | ||
| Fire and Slice: Making “The Exterminator” - Interview with Director/Writer James Glickenhaus | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||
| TV Spots |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Arrow’s Blu-ray includes an 8-page booklet with writing by David Hayles and a double-sided foldout poster. Reissued as a standard edition without booklet and poster (2013/12/09).
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