In 1985, movie-obsessed entrepreneur Richard Horian wrote, produced, directed, edited and starred in the film that redefines vanity projects forever.

 

2 DISC COLLECTION

THE WORLDWIDE BLU-RAY PREMIERE INCLUDES THE THEATRICAL AND DIRECTOR'S CUTS WITH 5+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES

In 1985, movie-obsessed entrepreneur Richard Horian - who'd made his fortune inventing a vinyl record cleaner sold at K-Mart - wrote, produced, directed, edited, scored and starred in the film that redefines vanity projects forever. With a cast that includes Eric Douglas (son of Kirk/brother of Michael), Marlon Jackson (of The Jacksons) and Susan Scott (Playboy Playmate of the Month, May 1983) as troubled high school students, along with Oscar® nominee Ronee Blakley (NASHVILLE) and a deliriously sincere lead performance by Horian himself, THE COUNSELOR was retitled and released in 1987 by Troma Entertainment to scathing reviews and savage dismissal. Nearly four decades later, this misunderstood masterpiece of auteurism can now be experienced on two discs with the Theatrical and Director's Cuts scanned in 4K from their original camera negatives - which Troma had been instructed to destroy by the director - plus over 5 hours of revealing Special Features that include the first-ever on-camera interview with Horian, the complete podcast The Vanity Project and much more.

Special Features

• Audio Commentary With Director Richard Horian Moderated By Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy
• Richard Horian Revealed - Interview With Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Composer/Star Richard Horian
• Acquired Tastes - Lloyd Kaufman On Troma's Theatrical Pick-Ups Of The '80s And '90s
• The Making Of STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot
• Troma Trailer
• The Vanity Project - Six Episode Podcast About Richard Horian And The Making Of STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL, Featuring Ambient Video Created By Filmmakers Nicholas McCarthy, Graham Reznick And Zena Grey

Media

Bonus Materials

• Audio Commentary With Director Richard Horian Moderated By Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy
• Richard Horian Revealed - Interview With Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Composer/Star Richard Horian
• Acquired Tastes - Lloyd Kaufman On Troma's Theatrical Pick-Ups Of The '80s And '90s
• The Making Of STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot
• Troma Trailer
• The Vanity Project - Six Episode Podcast About Richard Horian And The Making Of STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL, Featuring Ambient Video Created By Filmmakers Nicholas McCarthy, Graham Reznick And Zena Grey

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Elizabeth Singer as Elaine Duvat
•       Susie Scott as Susan Bishop
•       Marlon Jackson as Joseph Williams
•       Eric Douglas as Johnny Warshetsky
•       Richard Horian as Michael Drake
•       Ronee Blakley as Jenny Selden
•       Paula Sorensen as Carla Drake
•       John Milford as Mr. Warshetsky
•       Kip King as Mr. Goldman
•       Sarina C. Grant as Mrs. Williams
•       Billy Jean Thomas as Maggie Burkill
•       Joel W. Mills as Rob
•       Corwyn Anthony as Greg
•       Katherine Kriss as Elaine's Friend
•       Mindy Levy as Elaine's Friend
•       Ed Karvoski as Johnny's Friend
•       Paul La Greca as Johnny's Friend
•       Shawn Lieber as Johnny's Friend
•       Andre Rosey Brown as Stick
•       Daniel Morong as Hoodlum
•       John Williamette as Hoodlum
•       Nidia Cota as Prostitute
•       Jacee Jule as Prostitute
•       Tara Wade as Prostitute
•       Robert Varney as Superintendent
•       Joan McDough as Old Woman
•       Helen Kelly as School Staff

Director: Richard Horian

Producer: Richard Horian

Additional Details

Label: Severin Films

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Run Time: 98:11 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/28/26

UPC: 760137200703