2 Classics
"2 great classics. Hopefully we get these on blu ray or even 4k from VS one day."
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Two blood soaked epics from the king of Filipino exploitation, Cirio H. Santiago!
Death Force (1978):
After being left for dead, Doug is rescued by two Japanese soldiers, living on a remote island, who teach him the ways of the samurai. Upon returning to the USA, he quickly exacts a bloody revenge...Presented uncut and under its original title, VENGEANCE IS MINE!
110 minutes / Color / AR: 1.85:1
Vampire Hookers (1978):
After their commanding officer goes missing, two American sailors discover a group of female vampires who pose as prostitutes to lure men into their secret lair.
79 minutes / Color / AR: 1.85:1
Director: Cirio Santiago
Actors (combined): Carmen Argenziano, James Iglehart, John Carradine, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Vic Diaz, Elena Fortman-Waters, Jayne Kennedy, Karen Stride, Lenka Novak
- Dual Layer DVD-9 | Region Free | 16:9 Anamorphic | 1.85:1 AR | MONO
- 2k scan from 35mm IPs
- Original trailer VAMPIRE HOOKERS
Overall rating: 4.4444447 / 5 from 45 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This double feature from Cirio H. Santiago includes the samurai revenge epic 'Death Force' and the vampire horror 'Vampire Hookers'. Customers appreciate the unique and entertaining nature of these films, though opinions on 'Vampire Hookers' vary.
Summary topics
- Double Feature: 46%
- Vampire Hookers Experience: 22%
- 1970s Philippine Horror Film: 13%
Review topics: [set, features, vampires, film, fun, flick, movie, force, drive, release, viewing, john, acting].
Review highlights
- "super wild and fun drive-in double feature." —
- "This is an excellent double feature that will bring back lots of fond memory’s of the good old Drive-In Days." —
- "Great double feature from Cirio H. Santiago." —
Reviews
Both movies were fine, but
"Both movies were fine, but kind of dragged. Death Force was the better of the two."
Drive in double feature gold
"Great dvd double feature. A little aimless and boring but fun nonetheless"
excellent double feature!
"Death Force is a pretty fun exploitation flick but nothing could prepare me for the majesty and wonder of VAMPIRE HOOKERS. Bizarre ADR farts and a 10 minute slo-motion sex scene between a bunch of vampire hookers and a sailor are just the tip of the iceberg. This is a great disc to throw in especially if you have some friends over. Crazy as hell exploitation magic with plenty of laughs."
Absolute Essential Viewing - A Pair of Accurate Titles!
"I have a lot to say about both of these absolute gems, both directed by Cirio H Santiago. 'Death Force' was brand new to me - titled on the disk under the flick's original title 'Vengeance is Mine' (I think the title and logo of 'Death Force' was deliberately done to invoke a 'Star Wars' feeling) Ibwas concerned seeing the 110 minute running time that it would be a heavily padded affair. Gadzooks, was I wrong! The best drive-in martial arts movies feel like a fight could break out at any time, and this film exemplifies it. I don't think there's a single five minute stretch in the film without some sort of violence, and it's always so inventive that it never gets old. You also have the film debut of future Broadway star James Mknrow Iglehart, who originated the Genie in 'Aladdin's' stage musical production, at age four as the film stars his real life father. The plot follows a solider returning from Vietnam who is betrayed by two of his fellow soldiers for his cut of their drug trafficking. They slash his throat and throw him overboard, only for him to survive and wash ashore of an island inhabited by two AWOL Japanese World War II soldiers who teach him the way of the samurai. He returns to Los Angeles for some fun revenge. It rules. The other film has a soft spot in my heart, 'Vampire Hookers.' Banned in Minnesota in 2001 (pre-9/11 getting movies literally banned from screening was something people still did) you have sailors encountering Vampire Hooker and the legendary John Carradine. I've had the 80s long box VHS release of this for two decades and I'm stunned by how great this new transfer is. A fun film, essential viewing for fans of vampires, hookers, John Carradine and especially Vic Diaz. As a full disk, this is a perfect drive-in double feature. RECOMMENDED!"
Hookers and kung fu
"70’s drive in fare, although not super exciting. There is some fun to be had, if you’re in the right frame of mind."
It doesnt get better than this
"These films are so over the top that its impossible not to enjoy them. Death Force is a great action packed revenge film. And Vampire Hookers just oozes 70s exploitation and is beyond funny."
Blood Is Not All They Suck
"Vamp Hooks is my favorite of the Drive-In Collection. In desperate bloody need of a 4K upgrade release."
awesome double feature
"super wild and fun drive-in double feature. both movies deliver on their titles and you just can’t beat the price when it’s on sale."
Death Force
"I haven't looked yet"