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Dating a Vampire
Eric (Alex Fong Lik-Sun) and Cheun (Sammy) are two medical students who opt to rent a flat in a secluded housing estate, the reason being to concentrate on their upcoming exams. Their best intentions go south damn quick; first of all, Cheun wastes time and acts extremely annoying, thereby ruining any chance at serious study time. Second, there may be vampires in the building. Eric becomes slightly enamored of Jade (Miki Lee), a pretty young thing who lives in the building with her older sisters (Zuki Lee and Cynthia Ho). But after a series of weird noises and the appearance of a man bleeding from the neck, Eric thinks something may be up. He enlists the help of TV occult expert Mister M (Yuen Wah), who all but confirms Eric's suspicions: the sisters are vampires. Worse, they must suck the life out of one good man to cure their aversion to daylight, and have ear-marked Eric as the designated \"good man\".
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Plot Summary
A young man inadvertently makes a deal with a vampire to win the affection of his dream girl, only to find himself in a dangerous and comical situation as he navigates his new undead existence and the complexities of love. The vampire's influence leads to a series of bizarre events, testing his commitment and his very life force. He must find a way to break the curse before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Dating a Vampire received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It is often cited as a low-budget horror-comedy that fails to fully deliver on its premise, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some may appreciate its campy B-movie charm, it did not achieve significant critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks depth and originality in its storytelling.
The humor and horror elements are often unbalanced.
A predictable plot with a weak execution.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a disappointment with the film's low production value and uninspired narrative. Viewers often found it to be a forgettable entry in the vampire genre, with little to distinguish it from other similar low-budget films.
Fun Fact
Director David DeCoteau is known for his prolific work in the horror genre, often directing low-budget films with a quick turnaround.
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