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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: 4.1666665 / 5 from 90 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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"An architect named Larry and his wife Barbara move to the Philippines where Larry is working on a development project. They stay in an old mansion rumored to be cursed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered witch named Alma Martin. Alma's spirit slowly possesses Barbara to re-enter the living world and kill anyone who gets in her way."
"GREAT POSSESSION GOOD VS EVIL HORROR FROM THE 70'S. MOODY ATMOSPHERE, EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES & NICE VIDEO & SOUND TRANSFER! BLIND BUY, RECOMMENDED!"
"Sale purchase for a spare MC slipcover I had. Movie is average, gothic horror type with Lynda Day George the highlight …."
"Great video transfer. Devil power!"
"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."
"A newly wed couple moves into a haunted house and the wife soon starts acting strange. There's some wacky kills and the powers are hilarious but it drags on a bit"
"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."
"Great performances and atmosphere in this power release"
"Excellent release. The presentation is strong, the disc looks great, and it arrived safely and well packed."
"really cool film and great restoration. Recommended."
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