This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn.) is limited to 3,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Welcome Vinegar Syndrome Labs (VSL) to the VS Sub-Label family! As with each of our sub-labels we are hoping to expand and defy expectations with the diversity of films we restore and release. As the name implies, VSL will serve as a kind of testing area for releasing genres and eras of film that one might not immediately expect to come from VS. The ultimate objective of VSL will be to see if these types of films will find an audience, and if so, pursue and release more of them…and even if not, still serve as a means of restoring more of the weird, rare, and unusual movies you might not expect from Vinegar Syndrome.
On a secluded private island near Nassau in the Caribbean, a curious sextet of people has been ferried in to see off Carl Kovic, an electronics genius reportedly dying. Each of the six has ample reason to loathe Kovic, and yet each one stands to inherit at least $400,000-- even more if fewer heirs remain. Forced to stay in his castle during a seemingly endless storm, and guided by a mysterious housekeeper, the group decides to figure out Kovic's scheme after one of them is violently killed in his room. But is an indigenous island tribe using the supernatural against the group? Is Kovic himself alive or dead, and has he potentially invented something even more evil?
A delightful blend of Agatha Christie-style nailbiter, mad professor thrills, and plentiful other mid-1960s B-movie tropes, CASTLE OF EVIL is an entrancing early color instance of genre film. Directed by Francis D. Lyon (Cult of the Cobra, The Girl Who Knew Too Much), it features the prolific actor Scott Brady (Gremlins, Satan's Sadists, and brother of actor Lawrence Tierney), a wonderfully sharp-tongued Virginia Mayo (White Heat, Evil Spirits) and Shelley Morrison (Devil Times Five, TV's Will & Grace). Vinegar Syndrome Labs is charmed to bring back to life this eerie whodunit, which played extensively on regional US television, breathtakingly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative!
directed by: Francis D. Lyon
starring: Scott Brady, Virginia Mayo, David Brian, Lisa Gaye, Hugh Marlowe, William Thourlby, Ernest Sarracino, Natividad Vacío, Shelley Morrison
1966 / 81 min / 1.37:1 / English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.442623 / 5 from 122 reviews.
Castle of Evil is a restored 1966 horror film, featuring a compelling story and excellent restoration. Customers appreciate the fun, campy horror experience and the secure packaging. The film is highly recommended for horror enthusiasts.
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"I had a lot of fun with this quirky 60s horror. I’m a sucker for films like this where a group of random people are invited to a castle for an inheritance, only to be knocked off one by one. Extras are pretty light on this release but I love the artwork on the inlay and slipcover so I can’t complain too much. Fun film!"
"A stylish gothic mystery filled with eerie atmosphere, memorable locations, and old-school horror charm. Vinegar Syndrome's restoration looks fantastic and preserves the film's moody visuals beautifully."
"Castle of Evil is like a rated R horror version of Clue. A bunch of people have come to mansion to have a will read. While there, people get murdered. The movie is a lot of fun and was very enjoyable to watch. The restoration is insane. The transfer is immaculate and better than it has ever looked. The disc comes with two commentaries and an interview. The OCN slipcover looks gorgeous. This one was a lot of fun. For sure check it out!"
"Cute little movie, not particularly exciting but still entertaining. The electronic zombie looks very cool."
"One of the earliest VHS releases on the old NTA video label While a lot of these movies possess an odd charm in less than spectacular condition, it is nice to finally have this in a very clean presentation like this !"
"Fun vintage horror film. Classic packaging of a retro fil."
"Atmospheric flick, probably the best transfer we will ever get, and a bit different from the usual Vinegar Syndrome release while still being in the acceptable wheel house. No complaints here"
"Enjoyed this 60s horror romp, superb transfer!"
"Love the slipcover and the film looked great!"
"Starts out great but falters a bit. Old dark castle with laser gun!"
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