Sucker of Souls

I've decided to review each of the short films that make up this series individually.

Whilst undertaking an archaeological dig, Dr Wehunt (voiced by Michael Benyaer) discovers the tomb of Dracula and unfortunately awakens its sole inhabitant. With his small group of mercenaries he desperately tries to escape the catacombs before finding an unlikely reprieve in the form of a stray cat.

Much more traditional pencil animation this time, so not the technical marvel that some of the other episodes are, that said it's a fun short with a couple of interesting supporting characters and an engaging premise. It does, as others have said, end rather abruptly and in an unsatisfying way and I would have liked to see this one run for another 15 minutes or so to expand on the world a little more.

But yeah, OK whilst it lasted.

People here complain this episode is a filler, that it has lots of cliches, no sense behind it and stuff and stuff. I seriously don't get them. I am actually grateful this episode was not about some deep thought, because, please, even this very thought may be a massive cliche (yes, Sonnie's edge and Good hunting, I am looking at you). Other than that, this episode has a great art-style, which works for a creepy atmosphere.

The monster doesn't speak Romanian... Well, if you're Romanian and you care about historical accuracy, scuze. Anyways, Vlad III Tepes also wasn't a vampire, so...

To other people, don't skip. Just enjoy an episode which doesn't even attempt to teach you something trem-mendously imp-p-portant.

This episode genuinely felt like filler, to me. It follows a very simple storyline with an abrupt and open ending. It feels... unfinished?

I'd skip this.

Edit: I do want to add that even the action isn't too impressive, although others may enjoy this episode simply because of the art style.

Liked the animation and style, hated the vulgarities.

A short film with good animation, a story that caught my attention with the necessary ingredients and best of all: The Cats!