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Zombie Island Massacre

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This is the listing for the standard edition Blu-ray release. The limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

A group of Americans, on what they assumed would be a relaxing and fun-filled vacation in the Caribbean, soon find themselves trapped in the island wilderness after their tour bus breaks down. Alone and stranded, the group begin to fall prey to an unknown, voodoo mask wearing assailant who bumps them off in various nasty ways, ranging from decapitation and evisceration, to impalement. As the surviving members of the group frantically search for help, they begin to suspect that not all of them might be who they claim they are, and that one of them might be a cold-blooded killer...

John N. Carter's ZOMBIE ISLAND MASSACRE, the production of which is still somewhat shrouded in mystery, was produced at the height of the 80s slasher craze and features all of the genre hallmarks including gruesome death, gratuitous nudity, and an entirely original looking 'killer guise,' along with a score by genre favorite Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th). Previously viewable only in dark and drab video sourced editions which mask its impressive special effects and surprisingly colorful cinematography by Robert Baldwin (The Exterminator), Vinegar Syndrome brings ZOMBIE ISLAND MASSACRE to Blu-ray, newly restored from its 35mm original negative.

Directed by: John N. Carter
Starring: David Broadnax, Rita Jenrette, Tom Cantrell
1983 / 88 min / 1.85:1

• Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
• Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm camera negative
• Original theatrical trailer
• Multiple TV spots
• Promotional ‘sizzle’ reel
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 3.6666667 / 5 from 60 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Zombie Island Massacre is a Blu-ray release of the 1983 horror film, featuring gruesome death scenes, nudity, and a unique killer guise. The film has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as a fun slasher while others find it boring or misleading. The Blu-ray transfer has been highly praised for its excellent quality, making this a must-have for fans of the genre.

Summary topics

Overall Movie Experience: 29%
Slasher Genre: 18%
Blu-ray Release: 10%
Video Transfer Quality: 22%

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Review highlights

"A blind buy for me very enjoyable zombie film Great transfer!!!" — Brian G.
"Transfer looks amazing and worth the price for the art alone." — jason w.
"VS delivers once again and, as usual, this movie probably doesn’t deserve such loving care!" — jason w.

Reviews

Quite the Misnomer. . .

"This film has little to do with zombies (blame Troma), being essentially a rather mediocre slasher. There's some decent kills, but the atmosphere and performances let it down. Film looked great though."

— Kyle S. (3/5)

Humidity, Hysteria, and the Long Walk Back: Rediscovering Zombie Island Massacre

"Vinegar Syndrome’s Blu-ray release of Zombie Island Massacre presents the film in a manner that allows it to stand independently for the first time, rather than being relegated to a mere punchline from the VHS discount section. This film is one of those peculiarities from the early ’80s that never truly conforms to the genre it is marketed under—advertised as a zombie splatter film, it actually functions as a sun-soaked, island-based mystery with an undercurrent of regional eccentricity. The careful restoration of the film provides it with an opportunity to reveal its unique character, flaws and all."

— Shawn G. (5/5)

Great Release

"A fun classic horror movie. Although there's no zombies in this one its still pretty entertaining and fun. Im glad I grabbed it before its sold out. Nice transfer and good kills."

— Scott C. (4/5)

Tropical slasher?

"This nonsensical and addictive fever dream, originally distributed by Troma, could be called "The Crazy Island of the Zombies. " It has some very atmospheric and even unsettling moments, despite the overall Z-movie tone. Manfredini's music and a few scenes might make you believe you're watching a tropical Friday the 13th."

— Alex M. (3/5)

Fun

"Although the title is misleading, the movie itself is fun. Beautiful location. Fun characters. Some good kills. Don’t expect much gore. Great features. Wonderful release"

— Sue S. (5/5)

The Wrong Kind of Eating

"The cinematography of this picture is low-budget fun. Haven't watched the extras yet. The atmosphere is classic shock, the kind you watch in a group and enjoy even if it's schlocky. VS'e service has always been fantastic to me! Check this out. . . but wait for a sale. It's a lot of fun, even in a group setting."

— Nicholas T. (5/5)

A really fun movie from

"A really fun movie from Troma. Plenty of gruesome kills and nudity."

— Logan G. (5/5)

Terrible and fun

"Terrible movie, but a lot of fun. Definitely worth watching."

— Aaron M. (5/5)

Great scenes of gore. A

"Great scenes of gore. A quality release and love the looks it gets on the shelf."

— david d. (5/5)

If you made it this

"If you made it this far, just get the movie. Title cracks me up. Great stuff."

— Sean M. (5/5)