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Bury Me High
In a mountainous region in an Asian backwater banana republic, it is said that the descendents of all those buried in its earth will be blessed with fantastic fortune and good health. However, if a special ceremony is not performed on the grounds, then the luck will only last for 24 years. A trio of Chinese Americans decide to venture into these mountains hoping to change their luck; Anna Wong (Moon Lee) is an executive facing a corporate meltdown, Wisely (Chin Ka-Lok) is dying of brain cancer, and UCLA Prof. Chang (Tsui Siu-Ming) is an expert in feng shui. Tin can potentate General Nguen (Yuen Wah) also has designs on the grounds -- hoping to turn his third world, fourth rate country into a superpower. Along the way, the three heroes fall in with a group of local rebels, including the high-kicking Nguen Van Vong (Sibelle Hu).
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Plot Summary
When a cosmetics company owner becomes obsessed with immortality, she concocts a bizarre plan involving a mysterious serum and a series of ritualistic sacrifices. As the experiments escalate, she draws her employees and unwitting acquaintances into a terrifying spiral of death and decay.
Critical Reception
Bury Me High is a low-budget horror-comedy that garnered a cult following for its campy style and unique premise, despite its amateurish execution and uneven tone. It's often cited as an example of direct-to-video oddities from the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique blend of horror and comedy.
Criticized for its low production values and sometimes nonsensical plot.
Appreciated by some for its campy charm and over-the-top performances.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's unconventional nature and its appeal to fans of B-movies and cult horror.
Fun Fact
The film's director, David Lee, also wrote and produced it, making it a very personal project that showcases his distinctive, albeit niche, artistic vision.
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