Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Geraldine The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Woodyanders Vampire Michael LeGault (a fine performance by Matt Locker) fronts his own rock band and lives in a posh mansion with his sister Lenore (well played by Deana Demko) and cherished companion Adelaide (a charming portrayal by the ravishing Mona Sethi). After Adelaide becomes fatally ill from drinking tainted blood, Michael requests the assistance of occult expert Rosemary Ellen Guley and Dr. Tara Wolfe (a solid turn by Jamie Stone) to help the family with a special funeral for Adelaide. Writer/director John Orrichio relates the quirky and engrossing story at a steady pace, maintains a serious brooding tone from start to finish, and provides some neat and inspired tweaking of the standard vampire lore (these vampires have no aversion to crosses and wish to coexist peacefully with humans). Moreover, Orrichio manages to stage a few moments of genuinely moving grace and poetry, with a Celtic musical number set at night in a backyard rating as a definite impressive highlight. The titular funeral is likewise done with real stylish aplomb. Plus there are elements of kinky sexuality sprinkled throughout such as incest and a truly startling, yet tastefully done gay sex scene. The sound acting by the capable cast holds the picture together, with especially commendable contributions from Bob Smith as pesky health inspector Jerry, David B. Powers as the smitten and mopey Henri, Gerry Kirschbaum as practical family lawyer Justin Burke, and Cathy Loch as the fiercely loyal and protective Clair. As a tasty bonus, the delectable Debbie D belts out a song at a tavern and does a sensuous nude dance. Orrichio's crisp cinematography makes elegant use of fades and boasts plenty of lovely visuals while his moody score further enhances the overall melancholy atmosphere. Recommended viewing for fans of oddball fright fare.

olblueeyes-2 The film was very well done. It was an intriguing storyline that contained good acting, excellent cinematography and terrific music which certainly enhanced the film. I would highly recommend this movie to not only fans of the horror genre, however to anyone who enjoys quality films will definitely like this unique well made movie. One can readily see the production value in this movie is extremely high with all of the various sets and locations utilized in the making of this film. This movie will keep you interested and riveted from beginning to end.In terms of vampire movies this particular film brought something different and unusual to the table regarding the premise of the story that depicted the main characters in a specific way which worked incredibly well. These vampires desired to be like ordinary mortals and blend into society while being provided with blood in order to sustain their existence through a bloodbank directed by an unscrupulous doctor who is on their payroll but has also become a good friend to the vampires as well.

annastevens2233 Oh my God! I was in my local video store and seen just about everything and I heard the clerks talking about this really weird vampire movie they just got in. They said it was the weirdest vampire flick they ever saw. What the heck, I bought it for $6.00, what did I have to lose. Well, let me tell you, it was very good and creative. I rent tons of low budget stuff and never saw the quality in any of them that this movie has. The camera work is good and the music is fantastic. The acting is OK with some fine performances by the lead, Mat Locker, the main vampire and Bob Smith who plays a health dept. inspector. Tony Rugnetta who plays a doctor and Cathy Loch who plays somewhat of a vixen sings a beautiful song with women dancing under a moon lit sky in the background. I found that there are some other films made by these guys, John Orrichio and Karl Petry which available from the same distributor or on their film site. I plan on getting them all. It's nice to see a gem in all those low budgets movies being produced. These filmmakers will one day make it big because they have the talent. I highly recommend this movie if you like movies in the vein of The Wicker Man (Old version not the new one)or if you like to read Ann Rice and Stephen King. Bravo Guys!! Keep making movies.

pipsper A movie you have to see to believe. Very hard to predict, it will keep you on the edge of your seat and you may stay up all night. Whether you like horror movies or not this movie will keep you captivated. Don't let the cliché title fool you, this is not your typical ghoulish flick. A style ever remotely reminiscent of Anne Rice the author here plays games with your mind from the first act on. One could only hope they make it to the large screen or at least HD. THe soundtrack itself is worth the price of the DVD. It is the perfect combination of Rock n Roll and the Vampire world of the dead. When was the last time you cried at a Vampire movies? At $15 it is a must buy.