I remember first watching this with one of my friends Loni, back in the day. We actually thought it was funny- which when it comes to scary, that's okay. Maybe you could call it a "dark comedy" or something like that.
This flick is from 1987 and was originally called, "Outback Vampires"- over in Australia, where it was filmed. However, the release in the US was called, "The Wicked." One other title for this same film was, "Prince at the Court of Yarralumia." The movie was filmed in Yarralumia, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. I found out this film was not released in theaters, but rather was aired on TV 18 on June 18, 1988. That may be why it was not really gory, but rather funny or goofy. I liked the film and it goes on my list of "b" films that are highly underrated.
I remember finding this on VHS at a local small town video store and rented it. That was when I was in my teens still in high school. A few years ago I nabbed it on VHS off Ebay for .99 cents and it was still brand new in factory shrink rap. Researching more, this film has not yet been made available on DVD. There are some out there that have used a capture card and made their own bootleg DVD and sell them. My husband captured it onto DVD for me, remastered it, but I have it in my own personal collection only.
I had my husband Tony watch it and he actually liked it- I was shocked! I guess I've corrupted him with the slightly corny "b" horror flicks...lol
Should you be interested in finding this flick to watch, your best bet will be going on Ebay and buying it on VHS. Then if you can, capture it onto DVD or blow the dust off the old VCR and wing it old school! Or you could just simply go on YouTube and watch it- someone has it posted in several different parts- here's the direct link to part 1:
The Wicked AKA Outback Vampires on YouTube
I found a couple sites online that have more information on this movie:
VHS Eject: Outback Vampires (1987)
I also found a page for this film on Wiki:
Outback Vampires on Wiki
I had my husband Tony watch it and he actually liked it- I was shocked! I guess I've corrupted him with the slightly corny "b" horror flicks...lol
Should you be interested in finding this flick to watch, your best bet will be going on Ebay and buying it on VHS. Then if you can, capture it onto DVD or blow the dust off the old VCR and wing it old school! Or you could just simply go on YouTube and watch it- someone has it posted in several different parts- here's the direct link to part 1:
The Wicked AKA Outback Vampires on YouTube
I found a couple sites online that have more information on this movie:
VHS Eject: Outback Vampires (1987)
I also found a page for this film on Wiki:
Outback Vampires on Wiki
Here's my VHS copy of "The Wicked"- I bought it for .99 cents on Ebay and it was still factory sealed. Hence why the case looks practically mint!
I remember loving the main song called, "Just Begun"- it's from the 80's so of course I like it! ;-)
I remember loving the main song called, "Just Begun"- it's from the 80's so of course I like it! ;-)
Below is the song someone ripped from a VHS copy- the song was played during the film and also for the end credits. It sounds as though this person remastered the quality a bit which is nice~
