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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat | 
 enlarge | Actors: Dana Ashbrook, Morgan Brittany, Bruce Campbell, Maxwell Caulfield, Deborah Foreman
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 7807
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: LGED16425D
UPC: 031398100065
EAN: 0031398100065
ASIN: B001C0PFG6
Theatrical Release Date: 1990
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 09/23/2008 Run time: 104 minutes Rating: R
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 Vampires in Purgatory December 29, 2008
Michael R Gates (Nampa, ID United States)
Mardulak (David Carradine) is a benevolent vampire who wants to reform his kind and teach them to live in peace with humans. To this end, he has established a vampire community in Purgatory, Utah, and hired a scientist to perfect an artificial form of blood. But against this idea of peace and fake "food" is rival vamp Ethan Jefferson (John Ireland), and he's amassing an army of vampire malcontents to destroy Mardulak and return the population of Purgatory to their bloodsucking lifestyle. Caught in the middle are the scientist (Jim Metzler) and his family (Morgan Brittany, Vanessa Pierson, and Erin Gourlay); Robert Van Helsing (Bruce Campbell), descendant of the venerable hunter of vampires, who has "stumbled" into Purgatory; and a couple of hapless teens who witness the death of a friend at the hands of a hotheaded vamp.
While it's not the first vampire movie to be set in the Southwest U.S.--it was preceded by Kathryn Bigelow's NEAR DARK (1987), among others--SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT is perhaps one of the first to suggest that vampires could safely venture out into the light of day using sunscreen and big cowboy hats. Other intriguing and original ideas, combined with loads of wry humor, blood & violence, and numerous stars of TV & film, make this movie a stand-out satire of both vampire films and westerns. All of this is underscored, of course, by top-notch performances from Carradine, Campbell, Ireland, and venerable actor M. Emmet Walsh (1984's BLOOD SIMPLE, among countless others).
Aside from the hilarious, well-written script and the wonderful acting, another notable aspect of this film is Richard Stone's musical score. Astute moviegoers will recognize the influence of numerous Western scores, as well as bits and pieces from the themes of various vampire films. The result is a delightful musical pastiche that is almost as satirical and as entertaining as the overall film itself.
The DVD edition of SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT from Lions Gate offers a pristine digital transfer of the film at its original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 (enhanced for widescreen TVs), along with an outstanding Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Bonus material includes a feature commentary with director Anthony Hickox and cinematographer Levie Isaacks; interviews with stars David Carradine, Bruce Campbell, and M. Emmet Walsh; and a cool photo gallery.
SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT is a unique and satirical horror comedy that should appeal to anybody who enjoys both vampire films and westerns, and it will especially appeal to fans of actors David Carradine and Bruce Campbell. At amazon.com's reasonable price of admission, all serious horror fans should consider adding this wonderful film to their collections.
Bad movie LOTS of fun November 26, 2008
Kathleen M. Roonry (KC Mo)
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This movie sucks! I loved it.
 It's about time! October 28, 2008
Dellamorte (LA, CA USA)
I watched this movie once when it first came out on video. I knew it was a cheese fest back then, but the movie doesn't take itself too serious. I consider it a great fun ride. A far as the quality of the dvd, I played it on my upconverted blu ray player and it looked quite nice.
finally !!! October 24, 2008
Ribaud (France)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Waxwork / Waxwork II - Lost in Time
Warlock: The Armageddon
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Full Eclipse
Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally a dvd version of SUNDOWN from director Anthony Hickox, one of the true master of horror.
Well, horror isn't quite the theme of SUNDOWN, you don't get scared watching this movie, but you get entertained.
It is no holllywoodian movie, the pace is slow, but it's a well written movie with excellent direction, great actors and a good story including love triangle, a vampire civil war, a girl who's got visions, ans so long.
Just good old fashioned entertainment !!
And for the fans out there what a shock to finally see those fine coulors and to enjoy the widescreen.
Enjoy and then try on his Waxwork's flicks, they're really worth watching.
 Not a bad flick. Could have used more Bruce Campbell October 10, 2008
Dustin E Proehl (Chillicothe, Ohio USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This film could have used more Bruce Campbell. The King of B-Movies has little screen time, and his character could have been used so much better. That being said the film is still a fun flick for Vampire fans.
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