The latest in the new-look vampire thrillers, which paints them as scum to be eliminated, not romantic lady-killers. Basically a bloody comedy which pits a vampire killer against the leader of the vampires, with the resultant skriks , gore and bloodfest. The vampire leader has a pretty ace up his sleeve which the vampire-slayer does not know about. Talk about fatal attraction...
107 minutes, No persons under 18 (Violence)
Horror, Thriller, Action, Comedy
James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Tim Guinee
Director
John Carpenter
Screenplay
Don Jakoby, from the novel Vampire$ by John Steakley
Music
John Carpenter
Sound formats
Dolby Digital, DTS
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
1998
Produced by
Storm King Productions, Spooky Tooth Productions, Film Office, Largo Entertainment
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
Cape ArgusDerek Wilson
5
Cape TimesJane Mayne
5
The StarPeter Feldman
12
Sunday TimesWilliam Pretorius
5
RapportBarrie Hough
8
TV3 ScreenplayBarry Ronge
10
International Media
eye Weekly (Canada)Gemma Files
20
Box Office (USA)Shlomo Schwartzberg
10
Rough Cuth (USA)Christopher Brandon
13
Total Film (UK)Dan Jolin
5
Internet (IMDB)435 Netizens
13
Average .. 48%
10
Visitor Ratings
Claire Nicole
16
Shaun Myburg
16
Keith Shepard
20
Average .. 87%
17
Visitor Comments
Gordon Ellison: Gory, but no story.
Claire Nicole: Brilliento man!! You've got to love the way they tow the vampire into the sunlight and they burst into flames!!
Shaun Myburg: After a lengthy break from the movie scene, I decided Vampires would be my ''comeback'' film. This was a highly entertaining vampire romp that was a bit slow at times but kept you entertained. Another great performance from James Woods and a sleazy performance by the Baldwin they call Daniel. Thomas Ian Griffith gives a juicy performance as Vladic the master vampire. Where's Buffy when you you need her?!
