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not THAT bad of a movie....

posted 18 years ago by larryynman
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ok i have to admit i used my free blockbuster online in store rental coupon on this flick but i was not disappointed. i am a big aviation buff as well as a fan of vampire movies so i thought, "what the hell?" stephen king combined two of my hobbies. if you go into this one expecting something wild like "interview with the vampire" or "salems lot" then you'll be disappointed. if you are looking for a movie that you might find late at night on tv that might make you think or even give you a chill, then this is for you. not a big budget flick but has a decent plot with decent acting. check it out you might like it.

[–] eclipsek 18 years ago

I agree!

[–] Woodyanders 18 years ago

I thought it was very good myself. Miguel Ferror was excellent as the ruthlessly amoral tabloid journalist anti-hero, the film explores the fine line between man and monster in a smart, compelling and provocative way, and the incredibly gory conclusion was both genuinely creepy and deliciously ironic.

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[–] Panterken 17 years ago

I thought it was ok. The main actor is a pretty good one and that does a lot for a small film. I couldn't help but feeling let down by this, as I feel with most of King adaptations. They could've done more with it, perhaps with a bigger budget or simply with more competent people. Look at how great 1408 turned out (it is of course a bigger budget and a more interesting short story IMO)

Anyone agree?

[–] morbidtales78 16 years ago

It was definitely better than 99% of Stephen King adaptations, and the gore effects weren't too bad either.

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[–] lalunas 16 years ago

in my opinion it is one of the best screen versions on King's books. Here all is good: from casts up to jobs of the director. the decision to change the end was successful. I only think it would be even better, if have developed Dwight Renfield's theme, would a little open his secret...

[–] huibie88 16 years ago

I thought it was great. The "hell" scene was one of the scariest parts in any movie I've seen, just because it resembles those dreams where you feel like you can't do anything.

[–] spongebubble214 15 years ago

i agree! this is a good movie.

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[–] mike_the_bloody 13 years ago

Yeah I really like this movie. Miguel Ferrer is awesome as always. Very good actor. Julie Entwisle is also great and very beautiful in this

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[–] Rena_Mahone 10 years ago

A 6 from me. It could have been great, because it had potential, but wasn't enough scary or witty or special.

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