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| Jim Dembkoski's Horror Review #5 - Vampires (1998) |
 A group of powerful vampires are searching for a doom for mankind. The Vatican employs a team of vampire hunters, lead by James Woods, to hunt down the vampires before they can find a special crucifix which will allow them to survive in the sunlight. As Jack Crow, Woods brings a cool intensity to the role of Head Vampire Hunter, and the supporting cast (including a Baldwin brother) does a decent job of keeping this film moving. Especially enjoyable is the relationship between the hardened vampire hunter and his church-appointed rookie priest Father Adam Guiteau, played by Tim Guinee. By the end of the film, Father Adam might just become your favorite character. While the film isn't completely original, it is enjoyable, and probably one of the better vampire movies made in the last 5 years. The southwestern feel will remind you of ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ a bit, but without the over-the-top Robert Rodriquez theatrics. This film is also known as John Carpenter's Vampires. Worth watching when you have the time.
The Good: Father Adam Guiteau. He starts out a weakling, but eventually becomes a very effective vampire hunter, displaying courage that belies his small stature. His evolving mentor/student relationship with Vampire hunter Jack Crow is fun to watch.
The Bad: Some of the dialogue is lame in parts, and could have used some solid rewriting.
The Ugly: Not as gory as it could have been, but definitely has it's moments for the lovers of blood.
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Rating:  ...out of 5 Crosses |
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