NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Kino Lorber have released "I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle". This 1990 cult comedy is released on a single-layered Blu-ray with a supportive bitrate cited as being from a "Brand New 4K Restoration". The image detail is a little soft but in well lit scenes, a certain amount of detail can be seen. Contrast levels could be better, with certain scenes being washed out in uniform blacks, with little nuance. Colors are somewhat effected here by the lack of a varied contrast, but not too drastically. Grain is well textured, especially in certain scenes.

"...Motorcycle" is presented with a 2.0 DTS-HD track in 16-bit. The dialogue is clearly audible and the music sounds terrific. The music was composed by the singer-songwriter Dean Friedman (Boon). There are optional English subtitles on this Region A Blu-ray

Kino Lorber have included some valued extras on this Blu-ray release, starting with a fantastic commentary with director Dirk Campbell, writers John Wolskel & Mycal Miller and actor Alan Frank. As if that wasn't enough, there is also a 40-minute making-of documentary and a 4-minute follow-up on where the infamous motorcycle now lays. There is a quite humorous 3-minute featurette "Where are They Now" with John Wolskel. Also included is the film's trailer in HD, as well as trailers for Rawhead Rex and Night Angel. There is reversible art for this Blu-ray release.

"I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle" is a lot more fun than you might think. The film has a questionable sense of humor (there is a scene with a talking turd for example). The Kino Blu-ray has a fair transfer, but the film is worth watching (and re-watching) if you are in the right mood. The commentary and documentary are a welcome addition here as well.

Colin Zavitz