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.
The wines created by Dr. Elson Po have been known for decades as among the finest in the world, but unknown to the public, Po has been using his vintning and chemistry skills as a front for a much more sinister purpose; harvesting fresh blood from his youthful victims to produce an elixir designed to keep him young forever. Unfortunately, his special potion seems to be weakening in its strength and Po finds himself in need of fresh bodies. Deciding to use his connections to the film industry, he presents himself as a potential film investor and invites a group of attractive young actors and models to his secluded island mansion, with the intent of harvesting their life sustaining properties. When they arrive, Po becomes convinced that statuesque beauty, Jezebel, might be the ideal candidate from which more elixir can be created and sends his henchmen out with the task of violently killing off her friends.
A wild late 80s horror film starring and co-directed, with William Rice, by character actor James Hong (Chinatown, Big Trouble in Little China), THE VINEYARD mixes just about every popular horror trope around into a non-stop assault on the senses. Featuring everything from zombies, to supernatural mysticism, to slasher touches, along with bouts of martial arts and loads of T&A, all photographed by John Dirlam (Gone in 60 Seconds), Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to present the world Blu-ray debut of THE VINEYARD, newly restored in 4k from its original 35mm camera negative and loaded with revealing interviews with its creators.
directed by: James Hong & William Rice starring: James Hong, Karen Lorre, Harry Mok, Michael Wong 1989 / 94 min / 1.85:1
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative
“Welcome to the Vineyard” - a brand new interview with director/actor James Hong and producer/actor Harry Mok
“Zombies From San Jose” - a brand new interview with co-director William Rice
“Sacred Earth and Restless Souls” - a brand new interview with cinematographer John Dirlam
Original theatrical trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4166665 / 5 from 72 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Vineyard, a 1989 horror film directed by James Hong and William Rice, offers a mix of horror tropes with practical and special effects. Customers appreciate the movie's fun and entertaining aspects, along with the special features, particularly the interviews with the creators. However, opinions on the film itself are mixed.
"Fun magical slasher with cool effects!" — Marques J.
"Great movie, great features" — Ewan G.
"The special features as well as super interesting and informative." — Ewan G.
Reviews
The vineyard. .
"If you like weird, strange and different type of genre of film for example: attack of the killer tomatoes, the stuff etc definitely up your alley. . ."
— Marc S. (3/5)
Winor
"cheesy, wine-soaked voodoo horror film that entertains."
— Kevin G. (5/5)
Evil Hong
"James Hong runs an evil vineyard so he can stay young forever!"
— Jon Y. (4/5)
The vineyard
"Good transfer with natural film grain. So lucky to have gotten it off the website."
— Chris K. (5/5)
Super weird body horror
"This Is one of the odder entries in the VS catalog so that says something! Great features and interviews. Unfortunately the slipcover version was sold out when I purchased this but still a lot of fun and worth a watch."
— Brent B. (3/5)
Unique horror
"This was a fun mix of slasher and body horror. Good restoration by VS as well as bonus features."
— Mitch O. (5/5)
The Vineyard
"An enjoyabale film."
— Gloria W. (4/5)
Fun 80s horror
"Great VS release of this 80s horror picture. James Hong wrote, directed and starred in this gem. 4/5 stars!"
— Stephen H. (4/5)
James Hong all day ð¤
"Fun magical slasher with cool effects!"
— Marques J. (4/5)
Great presentation, colors popping.
"Great presentation, colors popping."
— Mikael L. (5/5)
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