The Vineyard (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1989, The Vineyard is a horror and science fiction film directed by James Hong, running about 95 minutes. “An island of death fueled by the blood of its victims.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Elson Po is one of the world's most famous wine growers and has a magic potion which has kept him handsome and alive for centuries. However, the magic which rejuvenates him seems to become less and less effective. As a side project, he makes movies and invites a group of young, aspiring actors to his island for a party, believing that the young, beautiful actress, Jezebel, can be his new source of life.
Who’s in it. The Vineyard stars James Hong as Dr. Elson Po, Karen Lorre as Jezebel Fairchild, Lars Wanberg as Lucas Carroll and Cheryl Lawson as Claudia Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Vineyard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vineyard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vineyard tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vineyard (1989)?
- In US, The Vineyard is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vineyard worth watching?
- The Vineyard holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vineyard?
- The Vineyard stars James Hong, Karen Lorre, Lars Wanberg, Cheryl Lawson and Sean P. Donahue.
- When was The Vineyard released?
- The Vineyard was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.