The Vineyard

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"An island of death fueled by the blood of its victims."
  • R
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 33 min
  • 4.7  (1,061)

The Vineyard is a 1989 horror movie that stars James Hong, Karen Lorre, and Michael Wong. The story revolves around a group of young people who travel to a vineyard on a deserted island to attend a party thrown by the vineyard owner, Dr. Elson Po. However, things take a sinister turn as they uncover the true nature of Po and his twisted experiments.

The film begins with a scene of Dr. Po (played by James Hong) performing a satanic ritual, sacrificing a young woman in order to gain immortality. We then meet our protagonists, Jeff (played by Terry Kiser), Kim (played by Karen Lorre), and four of their friends who have been invited to the island for a weekend getaway. They soon meet Dr. Po and his staff, which includes his assistant, Eva (played by Cheryl M. Lynn) and a mysterious man named Tai (played by Michael Wong).

As the group begins to enjoy their weekend, strange things start happening to them. One of the friends mysteriously disappears, and the remaining friends start to suspect that something sinister is going on at the vineyard. They begin to explore the island, trying to uncover the truth about Dr. Po’s experiments and the reason for the disappearances. They soon discover that Dr. Po has been conducting experiments in order to find the key to immortality, experimenting with human subjects to try and achieve his goal.

The Vineyard is a typical horror movie from the 80s with a cheesy script, questionable acting, and low budget production. However, it still manages to entertain its audience with creepy scenes, gruesome killings, and familiar horror tropes.

The film is not without its faults, with some scenes feeling overly long and repetitive. The actors often deliver their lines with little conviction, and the special effects can be a bit cheesy. However, it’s clear that the filmmakers were aware of what they were making and played up the campy nature of the story.

James Hong delivers a memorable performance as Dr. Po, playing the villainous character with just the right amount of maniacal glee. Karen Lorre also stands out as Kim, the film’s female protagonist, who is tough and resourceful during the movie’s final act. Michael Wong’s role as the mysterious Tai is limited, but he still manages to bring some depth to the character with his subtle performance.

The Vineyard is not a movie that takes itself too seriously, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a fun, campy horror movie that is perfect for a late-night watch with friends, complete with cheesy dialogue, over-the-top gore, and a soundtrack that screams 80s.

In conclusion, The Vineyard is a classic 80s horror movie that is worth checking out for fans of the genre. While it may not be a masterpiece of cinema, it still delivers enough thrills, chills, and campy fun to keep horror fans entertained from beginning to end.

The Vineyard is a 1989 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.7.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 33 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.7  (1,061)