This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed byEarl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Architect Larry Andrews and his glamorous wife, Barbara, have just arrived on a Filipino island where Larry, and his business partner Del, are completing work on a new luxury condominium building. Del reveals that he's found them the perfect island home: a centuries old mansion nestled next to the forest. The only problem is that local legend has it that the mansion is haunted by an evil witch named Alma Martin, who was murdered by her adulterous husband, only to rise from the dead and kill him, along with anyone else who comes near her cursed property. As the Andrews settle in, Barbara begins to sense a strange presence surrounding the house and is slowly possessed by Alma's vengeful spirit, who is determined to use Barbara’s body as vessel for her to re-enter the world and soon demonstrates that she has no concerns over murdering anyone who tries to stop her.
The second film directed by Herb Freed (Graduation Day), BEYOND EVIL is a gothic inspired supernatural horror film, taking liberal inspiration from the castle-set Italian chillers of the 60s, but with a healthy dose of early 80s sleaze, including creative kills and outrageous optical effects. Starring John Saxon (Black Christmas) and Linda Day George (Pieces) and featuring a lush score by Pino Donaggio (Dressed to Kill), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring BEYOND EVIL to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2k from 35mm archival film elements.
directed by: Herb Freed starring: John Saxon, Lynda Day George, Michael Dante 1980 / 95 min / 1.85:1
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from 35mm vault elements
“Origins of Evil” - a brand new video interview with director Herb Freed
“Evil in Paradise” - a brand new video interview with producer David Baughn
Original theatrical trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.152941 / 5 from 85 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Beyond Evil, a gothic supernatural horror film, offers a fun and goofy 80s experience with a great-looking cover art and stellar transfer. While opinions vary on the looks and the movie itself, the effects and art are praised by customers.
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effects (19%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the effects in this product are nice and practical.
transfer (14%): Customers keep praising the transfer, describing it as great, excellent, awesome, and stellar.
art (6%): Customers loved the art on the case, which was described as excellent and great-looking.
flick (14%): Customers loved the fun and goofy 80s flick that finally got a good release in cinemas.
film (17%): Based on many customers, Beyond Evil is a fun little film with a great looking cover art.
"Solid horror movie with good atmosphere and decent special effects." — Rene R.
"Excellent film and some great looking cover art!" — Hunter R.
"Transfer looks so good (as does John Saxon) and will make any fan of cheesy horror happy enough" — Ewan G.
Reviews
70'S POSSESSION HORROR INDIE-B-FLICK!
"GREAT POSSESSION GOOD VS EVIL HORROR FROM THE 70'S. MOODY ATMOSPHERE, EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES & NICE VIDEO & SOUND TRANSFER! BLIND BUY, RECOMMENDED!"
— Derek L. (4/5)
Listen Up, Butthead. . .
"Hey, McFly! You actually bought Beyond Evil? I thought this was gonna be some cheap haunted-house turkey, but it wasn't half bad. You got John Saxon acting like the coolest guy on the island, creepy witches, people getting possessed, and enough weird '80s optical effects to fry your brain. Is it classy? Nobody cares! It's got spooky stuff, sleaze, and a haunted mansion. That's all you need, butt-head. And Vinegar Syndrome? They cleaned this thing up so good it almost looks expensive. Almost. If you don't pick this one up, you're about as sharp as a screen door on a battleship. Now make like a tree. . . and buy it."
— JEREMY S. (5/5)
Flawed but passable timekiller
"A married couple buys a house and it ends up being haunted. There's really nothing special but all in all its a decent 80s film. You won't get much bloody happy fun but you'll be entertained by this films crappy acting, hood rat ghetto ass special effects and it's over used and abused conception of possession. This movie isn't great but could do worse."
— Erik G. (3/5)
Excellent release
"Excellent release. The presentation is strong, the disc looks great, and it arrived safely and well packed."
— Danny W. (5/5)
Middling
"John Saxon and Lynda Day George keep this watchable but it’s very tame and middling, especially compared to something like Mausoleum which this somewhat resembles."
— Brandon T. (2/5)
Fun
"Decent film with some good actors hamming it up. Great transfer too"
— Jamie S. (4/5)
Troma, The Philippines and John Saxon
"Three things you'd never think of all in one film. I doubt you'll EVER see a better presentation of this movie."
— Nicholas T. (5/5)
From the director of Graduation Day
"John Saxon and Lynda Day George in a low budget horror film. A little rough around the edges at times, but very enjoyable!"
— Keith M. (4/5)
Hauntings and lasers
"It's a bit slow at times but worth a watch."
— Gav R. (3/5)
The performances were crazy and
"The performances were crazy and overdone. This has a lot of melodrama you can expect from a schlocky b movie. It was a decent flick and if you pick it up you might have fun watching it. Worth effing to the collection of you enjoy b films."
— Bradley T. (5/5)
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