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Vinegar Syndrome | 1988 | 2 Movies | 181 min | Rated R | Oct 24, 2017

Prime Evil / Lurkers (Blu-ray Movie)

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Reviewer4.0 of 54.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Overview

Prime Evil / Lurkers (1988)

PRIME EVIL: Nestled in a Manhattan monastery, evil is lurking. A group of devil worshipping monks are stalking the city, looking for victims to sacrifice to the dark lord in the hope of bringing satanic rule to the world! A stylishly photographed neo-gothic horror, PRIME EVIL packs in gore, nudity, and loads of 80s NYC locales. LURKERS: When Cathy was a girl, she saw her deranged mother murder her father and only narrowly escaped with her life. Haunted by memories of her macabre childhood, her nightmares turn into a terrifying reality when she’s lured back to her childhood home, only to be transformed into a ‘lurker;’ members of the vengeful dead who seek to terrorize those who wronged them. Findlay’s suspenseful ghost story explores trauma and grief between moments of shocking violence.

Horror100%
Mystery6%
DramaInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
    Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

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  • Subtitles

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  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
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  • Playback

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Review

Rating summary

Movie2.5 of 52.5
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio4.0 of 54.0
Extras3.0 of 53.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Prime Evil / Lurkers Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf November 6, 2017

Of all the things that have happened in 2017, my sudden education on the filmography of writer/director Roberta Findlay is perhaps the least expected. Four of her many movies have made it to Blu-ray this year, with a double feature of “Prime Evil” and “Lurkers” taking a closer look at her storytelling interests in 1988, where she elected to make two pictures about the influence of Satan. Personal appreciation for Findlay’s low-budget helming achievements will vary, but Vinegar Syndrome wisely combines the two endeavors into one package, preserving their thematic and visual similarity, celebrating all that Findlay offers to the world of exploitation entertainment.


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Prime Evil / Lurkers Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.5 of 5

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Prime Evil / Lurkers Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.0 of 5

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Prime Evil / Lurkers Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  3.0 of 5

Prime Evil

  • Commentary features director Roberta Findlay.
  • A Theatrical Trailer (2:11, HD) is included.
Lurkers
  • A Teaser Trailer (:32, HD) and a Theatrical Trailer (1:18, HD) are included.


Prime Evil / Lurkers Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.0 of 5

Of the two, "Lurkers" is the most successful, as it has more to do, with "Prime Evil" slower and short-sheeted in the thrill department. However, as a double feature, they both reveal interesting technique and spirit from Findlay, who keeps going no matter what creative obstacles remains in her way. The Blu-rays, while lacking substantial supplements, look fantastic, preserving Vinegar Syndrome's dominance in the cult movie marketplace, giving HD life to two forgotten titles.