10 Boutique Blu-ray Labels Every Collector Should Know (Part One: #10–#6)

For fans of physical media, few things compare to the thrill of peeling the shrink wrap off a newly remastered cult classic. Boutique Blu-ray labels have turned physical media into an art form – curating overlooked gems, restoring them with obsessive love, and packaging them with essays, extras, and artwork worthy of a museum wall.

Whether you're into sleaze or prestige, Italian giallo or Japanese noir, these are the ten labels we keep coming back to – the ones that truly get what it means to love movies.

#10 – Vinegar Syndrome 🇺🇸

The sleaziest, most stunning label in the cult film galaxy. Vinegar Syndrome doesn’t just restore – they resurrect. From adult oddities to regional horror and everything in between, their packaging is wild and their fan base rabid.

#9 – Radiance Films 🇬🇧

Radiance is newer to the game but already essential. They specialize in international obscurities, overlooked auteurs, and rare festival gems – all wrapped in top-shelf design and thoughtful curation.

#8 – Eureka! / Masters of Cinema 🇬🇧

Eureka! offers two lines: Classics and Masters of Cinema. The former spans everything from noir to sci-fi, while the latter delivers global auteur cinema – especially Asian classics – with academic rigor and sharp design. Their releases balance insight and shelf appeal beautifully.

#7 – Severin Films 🇺🇸

Severin is unapologetically weird and gloriously extreme. They serve up nasties, sleaze, and cinematic obscurities from around the world. Jess Franco fans, rejoice. We recommend looking at their documentary releases, like Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau, or Enter The Clones of Bruce.

#6 – Wicked Vision 🇩🇪

The German cult label that dives deep into Euro horror and exploitation cinema. Wicked Vision’s Black Cinema Collection, a best-of Blaxploitation subscription proves their dedication to genre history. Expect high-quality mediabooks, alternate artworks, and thoughtful extras.

Stay tuned for Part Two — where the big names (and the heavy packaging) live. #5 through #1 coming soon.