This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition 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.
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
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Overall rating: 4.1621623 / 5 from 74 reviews.
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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"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."
"Highly recommended for the cast alone. Queen Lynda Day George and Kill John Saxon!"
"Saw this was going OOP so I took a chance and picked it up. It’s a pretty nice release, I like the artwork and it has some special features. If you want it, get it before it’s gone."
"Fantastic restoration and transfer of this 1980 horror gem! Must see for fans of the genre! 4/5 stars!"
"Always wanted a entrancenwith high ceilings and a chandelier for potential murder shenanigans."
"Decent movie, pretty great cast"
"Wild"
"Beyond Evil is a fun little film from director Herb Freed, about a couple settling into a very nice, but kinda haunted mansion in the Phillipines. John Saxon brings his star charisma to great effect, and Lynda Day George’s distinct acting style is a perfect fit here. It is very much a product of its time, and since the source elements used here don’t appear to be in the best shape, it does not immediately dazzle the eye technically, but then again those limitations only add to the charm and that comfortable late night tv look. Even though it tries, I think the film could have made more use of its exotic filming locations, too. One more tiny criticism, since the cool slipcase is long gone, the covert art is ok; unfortunately the reversible art is terrible, so the packaging is not a major draw. The climax is great silly fun, the music by Pino Donaggio is great, and Saxon appears shirtless in a few scenes, so in my opinion it is well worth the time. Recommended!"
"Very entertaining gothic-inspired supernatural horror with some 80's sleaze."
"An old school haunted house/possession flick with good performances from John Saxon and Linda Day George."
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