I found this film to be special because it brought me to several times in my life where my sister (#JenHorror via twitter) and I would discuss what we would do while making our own films. While we might not ever pick up a camera or pen out an entire script, I could feel the energy and fun of the cast and crew on this film.
This film takes you into the life of a man gone vampire as he attempts to bring his girlfriend...ex-girlfriend and her friends into the fold of his vamperic harem. While you might think that there's going to be a lot of vampire action, this film really centers around the core group of friends and that's what I think makes it so strong.
This is a dark comedy so you won't be shaking in your boots and the body count is pretty low, like single digits, but after you finish the film you get a chance to really reflect on some of the themes that exist outside of the jokes. I feel like I have to give some praise to the situational humor. The use of eating a pie that looks like human bits...blood...guts take a pick. The way the conversation reflects the poor choices in our dating partners (Which are often held within our own minds, admit it people!). Its really fun the way its done.
Not a lot of tense moments, and I'm a guy who is going to be cheering for the vampires, but like I said this film is filled with undertones of the friendship between the would be trio of vampire slayers. The dialog of trying to turn them against each other is full of humor, moments of uncertainty between their bond and failed attempts at vamperic turning (Oh come on Vampire guy! You could have had her! You deserve to be staked several times!)
This is an important piece to me because YouTube offers the ability for people to take small productions and bring them into a world of viewers. While we celebrate undertakings like Halloween or The Babadook (Yep cross generational references!), we have to understand that little pieces like this with people like Amanda and company are where these gigantic risks and projects start. They are the roots to things that are greater and I'm happy to have randomly found it.
While I won't condone the use of a YOLO ...YODO joke, I will say this is charming, fun, absolutely happy that we get some modern jargon type jokes and its a quick nibble on a piece of art that will be the foundation of an even greater career for those involved. Well, done my undead friends behind this one. Can't wait to see what you do next. Until then, send me some production shirt or something cool to wear around town.
