Bloodthirst

I won't dwell too much into the leaking-of-small-budget stuff (movie-making is expensive thing after all), which could still be easily overlooked, if only the movie would have had any supporting backbone that'd make it worthvile. Pacing was slow, story was vague and slightly convoluted (there are TWO vampire masters?? Is there still working society, if people are scared of police? Didn't the vampires cause the apocalypse, as some lines seem to imply othervise?), with alot of relationships and story beats making sense only if you recognize the tropes. It also had little to no action (which was something I felt was expected from such premise), which leaves you questioning - what's the purpouse of this film? It's not drama, it's not bloody action flick, it's nothing. Just 1h30mins of people with some of the strangest written dialogues. Even the vampires weren't fun! So much wasted potential.

This is another fun indie movie from Mahal Empire. From past experience, their movies range in quality substantially. However, Bloodthirst truly stands out as one of their better ones.

It is set in a post-apocalyptic world a la Mad Max. The exact nature of the disaster that led to this scenario is not explained. However, the great camera work of Michael Su (who also directs this feature) truly helps to build the world and make it and the pockets of survivors believable to the audience. Added to this backdrop are groups of wandering vampires tribes who, like Blade, are able to operate in the daytime and hunt down and feed on some of the survivors.

Given the low budget that this movie was filmed with, one might expect that it would be extremely low quality. However, due to some solid acting talent and great camera work, score and editing, this movie gives a feeling of being much bigger in scope and feels very rich.

Now, don't get me wrong. Some of the practical effects were a little weak and this was not my favorite role for Tara Reid who I felt did not really pull off being the vampire queen. I also felt the final showdown was extremely predictable and would have played better if that battle was more drawn out.

On the other hand, there were some solid acting standouts. Unlike many indie movies, where big name actors are often only utilized in one scene, the star power was well used and had major screen time throughout the movie. Robert LaSardo truly plays up his role as the leader of the vampires. He is cold, scheming and calculating when called for but violent and passionate when angered. Sarah French is also solid in her role as a hardened survivor. However, Costas Mandylor absolutely stole the show with his role as the tough, wise and no nonsense vampire hunter, John Shepard, who we follow across the desolate landscape in his quest to rid the world of vampires.

All in all, if you love the vampire or post apocalyptic genre, there is a lot to love about this movie. Also, a final scene definitely leaves this movie open for a sequel which I have fingers crossed will happen at some point.

"Bloodthirst," directed by Michael Su, is a refreshing addition to the vampire genre. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by super vampires, the film follows John Shepard, a Vampire Hunter portrayed by Costas Mandylor, on his quest to eliminate the master vampire, played by Robert LaSardo, before succumbing to vampirism himself. Alongside him are a diverse group of characters, including the Vampire Queen, Tara Reid , and a team of rebels known as the Malicia.

The film's strength lies in its well-structured story, penned by Massimiliano Cerchi and Adrian Milnes, which keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. The characters are likable and well-developed, and the plot is filled with twists, betrayals, and intense action sequences. The chemistry between Robert LaSardo and Tara Reid as the vampire leaders adds depth to their characters and makes their scenes memorable.

On the hero side, Costas Mandylor and Sarah French along with her sister played by Elissa Dowling deliver powerful performances, portraying convincing badasses determined to rid the world of the master vampire. The film successfully balances its characters, providing ample room for each to shine. Special shout out to 2 of the many stand out performances but left a lasting impression on me where Charlie (Johnny Huang) and the bad ass Rico (Rich R. Rendon).

What sets "Bloodthirst" apart is its ability to create a compelling atmosphere of fear while delivering a unique take on the vampire genre. It offers a cool villain, plenty of blood, and a satisfying payoff, hitting all the marks expected from a vampire movie.

In the hands of director Michael Su, the film manages to be both fun and engaging, keeping the audience hooked throughout. The promise of a sequel in the credits is exciting news for fans, as "Bloodthirst" leaves us craving more of its post-apocalyptic vampire world. Bravo to Michael Su for delivering a captivating and promising addition to the genre.

Ignore the 9 and 10 ratings reviews. This film is an absolute bore 'n snore! From the acting, dialogue to the story overall, it is a MASSIVE failure. I don't know what the other reviewers were on, or if they were part of the cast and crew, however, their attempts to lure you into watching this drivel is so good that you just want to give it a try. NO! STOP! DON'T!

A waste of time and energy! There may have been an energy vampire around to such you dry why trying your very best to like this film.

Once again I cannot help wonder why people spend money making such awful films.

Avoid at all costs! You have been warned!

OMG! Full disclosure: I only watched this to see how bad Tara Reid looks these days.

It's a train wreck of a movie.

Funny-talking, post apocalyptic, vampires wander the Earth in broad daylight biting people left and right willy nilly.

There are fight scenes that are totally laughable. The movie appears to be shot as if it was direct to video (dunno). The acting is quite simply horrible, but then the story-line is idiotic. Some guy dressed in an Australian coat with a three dollar mask hunts the vampire but no one else seems to know they can fight back with a stake. Also, for some reason it appears you can kill them with a shotgun.

I'll admit I had low expectations for this one but man-o-man did it come in even lower.

Why someone put money into backing this is beyond me.

Oh, and BTW Tara Reid looks like she was drinking something other than blood in this one.