You hurt me, movie- you hurt me bad. I don't go into most films looking to hate them. That might surprise you, but it's the truth. I want to like movies. Yes, even horror films that feature Sid Haig and Ken Foree to cover up for a lack of budget/effects/story/etc. This one is rough though, because it just kills all of its potential goodness with some questionable writing choices. Before I get into that, know that this film is about Vampires (duh) and features a super-tiny budget. It's one of those movies where Vampires are just guys in cheap fangs and that's it. It's not a terrible thing, mind you, but it is pretty telling. To find out how a simple film can get so complicated, read on...
The film begins in Romania. This scene is very important, but Edited in such a way as to seem superfluous. There is a reason for it, but it doesn't excuse it all that much.
The film awkwardly cuts to two people in the clutches of some generic-looking guys who just happens to be Vampires. They threaten them with torture unless they tell them where 'he' is.
Without much warning, the film jumps again to...a day before all of that happens. Beginning to get an idea of what's wrong with this movie.
This story is about as simple as a maze with only one path in it. However, they edit and play things out of order so much that it's hard to keep track or care. In spite of feeling like this...
I'll still give you a basic rundown of the film's good qualities real quick.
Sid Haig makes the most of this part. He's pretty much just some Vampire boss guy and has no real character, but he is good. However...
The key plot dump of the film takes place as Haig holds the film's heroine hostage. He doesn't do it alone, however, as...
...Ken Foree is also telling this story...the day before the scene when he's being held hostage. Confusing enough for you?
Plus, where's the drama in the story if she already heard it
yesterday?!?
The whole film is about an evil Vampire- who turned in that opening scene- trying to kill his brother. The evil Vampire- implied to be the new version of Vlad The Impaler is...this guy?
Yeah, of course it's not. Seriously, if you don't see the twist ending coming a mile away, you don't deserve to watch movies. The End.
Damn you for ruining my fun! Seriously, this movie just ruined everything for me. I wanted to give this movie a chance! I'm sorry if you like this film, but it's not good. The thing could have been at least decent, but they Edit this thing to hell. Is there a point to have it take place out of order? No. It's just done that way because
Pulp Fiction did it. That movie is good- although I'm not its biggest fan- and this one is not. There is no reason to bother with this movie. I feel bad saying this, but it's just the truth. The promise is here, but the poor execution just makes it all for naught. Even this
Blair Witch Project reference does nothing for this film...
Up next, a movie about Vampires in Thailand. Need I say more? Stay tuned...
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