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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kess) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

The residents of a dilapidated New York tenement building are being harassed and threatened by Iguana Realty, the dummy corporation which owns the land, in an effort to force them out of their homes. But when karate master Charley’s father is murdered by a group of thugs hired by the landlords, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Enlisting the help of his best friend, fellow fighter Speedy, and driven by a desire for vengeance, they soon develop a plan to murder each board member of Iguana Realty. However, what they don't realize is that their final target is someone much closer to home...

A genre blending grindhouse classic that perfectly embodies the mid 70s, NYC lensed exploitation film aesthetic, Robert Warmflash's DEATH PROMISE oozes sublime 70s sleaze from beginning to end. Starring Charles Bonet (Don't Go in the House) alongside Speedy Leacock, stuntman Thompson Kao Kang (The Black Dragon), and martial arts film legend Tony Liu (Way of the Dragon), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the worldwide Blu-ray debut of DEATH PROMISE, newly restored in 2K from its original 35mm camera negative!

directed by: Robert Warmflash
starring: Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock, Kao Kang, Tony Liu, Thompson Kao Kang
1977 / 95 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative
“9,000 feet in 90 minutes” - an interview with editor Jim Markovic
Original theatrical trailer
Still gallery
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5771427 / 5 from 175 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Death Promise, a grindhouse classic from 1977, offers a fun and entertaining martial arts experience with memorable characters and great fight scenes. The Blu-ray release includes a newly restored 2K scan from the original 35mm negative, along with extra features and English SDH subtitles. While opinions on the acting vary, the film's theme song and overall 70s sleaze aesthetic are highly praised.

Summary topics

Blu-ray Release: 9%
Memorable Characters: 8%
Grindhouse Flick: 10%
Extra Features: 8%
Film Experience: 24%

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Review highlights

"This movie is great urban martial arts action from 70s NYC." — Jeffrey W.
"Loved the plot, loved the action, and loved the ridiculously '70s characters in it." — Ryan K.
"That this film would ever get such a nice release is incredible!" — Ben W.

Reviews

Working Class revenge

"Bought this for the tagline Filthy rich landlords get away with murder. It's time to pay for it. This revenge movie is one of my favorite vS movies for the nice revenge of the working class on a rich landlord"

— Adri H. (5/5)

A wild NYC tale with a killer soundtrack

"This movie is wild—pure NYC martial arts exploitation trash. It’s kind of slow to start, but overall, I had a great time with it. It gets docked for being extremely predictable, the bad guys always get their ass kicked, and mediocre fighting, but the cheese and the last fight make up for it."

— Aaron L. (4/5)

Not a wish. This is a Death Promise !

"Premium exploitation! Fun soundtrack and matching artwork."

— Kevin D. (5/5)

Thus was a blind buy

"Thus was a blind buy because of the good reviews. And it was worth it. Buy it."

— Michael S. (5/5)

Love Death Promise, one of

"Love Death Promise, one of the most entertaining VS releases so far!"

— Matthew R. (5/5)

Fun flick

"One of the most 70’s movies I’ve ever seen. Worth watching just for the awesome opening title theme. Another great VS release."

— Gabriel G. (4/5)

70s exploitation gem

"A real barn burning gem of 70s exploitation cinema, just as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. Seriously, this movie is a blast. I consider landlords to be some of the lowest forms of life on the planet and this scratches the itch of revenge against these cockroaches plus gritty martial arts action. The title song rules, plus Neal Adams did the poster art. Highly recommended!"

— Michael C. (5/5)

“So bad it’s good” Gold

"Profoundly silly and supremely entertaining “so bad it’s good” martial arts movie. If you appreciate such fare, then this is one to get. Transfer is a bit rough but it actually benefits the movie because it fits the vibe perfectly."

— Nicklas J. (4/5)

70s action flicks

"A raw 70s martial arts revenge flicks. It has that gritty New York sleaze and solid street fights. The transfer looks clean and detailed, a big upgrade from old tapes. A fun cult pickup if you like rough low-budget action."

— CHAN T. (5/5)

Campy but fun.

"Charming campy fun that brings you back to a grimier era missing from New York City, and a fun era in b-movies. I have a soft spot for the vigilante and martial arts films of the 70's and 80's, and it's a special bonus when they take place in cities like N. Y. C. , so this hits the right spot. The disk quality is good, it's not a good looking movie, but the scan/encoding is good as always."

— Cheryl G. (4/5)