★ Maybe it's a little early to proclaim a title as one of the year's worst, but fangless horror flick Night Patrol aggressively makes its case quite strong. A total mess of a script from four different screenwriters—Tim Cairo, Jake Gibson, Shaye Ogbonna, and director Ryan Prows—has some clever messaging in mind. Unfortunately, it fails … Continue reading Film Review: Night Patrol
Film Review: Salem’s Lot
★★★★ Despite wrapping filming back in 2021 and numerous tweets from the King himself calling for its release, WB has fully dragged their feet in unleashing the vampiric vision of writer/director Gary Dauberman. Why this latest iteration of Salem's Lot took so long to emerge from its coffin is anyone's guess, especially since Dauberman penned … Continue reading Film Review: Salem’s Lot
TV Review: Interview with the Vampire – Season 2
After a surprisingly stellar debut season that came with the seal of late Anne Rice’s approval, Interview with the Vampire journeys to Paris as its gripping gothic romance bites into round two. That’s right, The Vampire Chronicles continues to have a chokehold over audiences in this queer-friendly version of the familiar tale. Creatively melding various … Continue reading TV Review: Interview with the Vampire – Season 2
Film Review: Day Shift
★★★★ Horror comedy, when executed correctly, is one of my favorite windows through which to experience genre filmmaking. Day Shift discovers a perfect tonal mix between campy comedy fun, vampy horror violence, and thrilling action, emerging as one of my favorite Netflix productions of the year. Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained, Baby Driver) fills the lead … Continue reading Film Review: Day Shift
Film Review: Night Teeth
★★★★ Night Teeth compiles a talented cast for a vampy Netflix romp that will thrill and surprise those already fluent in vampire cinema. The all-in-one-night logline promises intriguing scripting and compact, intimate characterizations. Personally, the biggest draw for me was this outstanding cast, which includes Debby Ryan, Megan Fox, Sydney Sweeney, Alexander Ludwig, and Alfie … Continue reading Film Review: Night Teeth
Film Review: Blood Red Sky
★★★ Netflix’s newest foreign offering, Blood Red Sky, can be pared down to four simple words: vampires on a plane. It’s FX’s The Strain, set in the air. This fast-paced, bloody thrill ride delivers on the monster mayhem, but comes up short both narratively and in its thinly-sketched characters. The action comes fast and furious, … Continue reading Film Review: Blood Red Sky
Film Review: My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To
★★★★ I never thought I’d use the phrase “surprisingly tender” when describing a vampire film, but My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To is here to prove me wrong. Jonathan Cuartas writes and directs a passionate and complex horror drama that feels achingly personal. It reassesses vampire lore through the lens of a … Continue reading Film Review: My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To
Film Review: Boys from County Hell
★★★★★ An opening scene with an elderly couple immediately sets the stage with gory visuals, and from that introduction, I knew Boys from County Hell would be something special. The new Irish vampire film from writer/director Chris Baugh (and co-writer Brendan Mullin) suggests that Bram Stoker’s Dracula was a rip-off: the true OG king of … Continue reading Film Review: Boys from County Hell