Vamps
Vamps

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Vamps

2017
Movie
90 min
Russian

The story takes place in 18th century russia. empress elizabeth’s confessor, monk named Lavr, is exiled to a monastery in a haunted mountainous region, taking his secret ancient knowledge with him. Years later, the empress sends her godson Andrey to bring the monk back. Andrey travels to the ill-famed place and meets with Lavr, but before they can return to St. Petersburg they must face evil forces and creatures of the dark side.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Amy HeckerlingGenres: Comedy, Horror, Romance

Plot Summary

In this modern take on the vampire mythos, two centuries-old vampire best friends, Goody and Stacy, navigate the complexities of modern-day New York City, love, and immortality. Stacy falls for a human, threatening the delicate balance of their existence and potentially exposing them to the Vampire Council.

Critical Reception

Vamps received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor forced and its plot derivative. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its limited box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and an uninspired premise.

  • Attempts at witty dialogue and romantic tension fall flat.

  • Despite a capable cast, the movie fails to deliver a compelling or entertaining vampire narrative.

Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film, criticizing its predictable plot and lack of genuine humor. Many felt it was a missed opportunity for a fresh take on vampire lore.

Fun Fact

While intended as a modern vampire comedy, 'Vamps' was largely overlooked upon its release and failed to gain significant traction or critical attention.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
patient1

patient1

An Old World Romantic Horror Tale... We've an interesting story developing, I'm enjoying this version of an old world tale. The graphics are actually kinda fun, so I'm hoping for more exciting events. Europe has so much history, and th...

maurader2000

maurader2000

The plot in this movie is very good and somewhat original. The charactors were good especially the priest. I enjoyed Vamps very much. If I had any complaints it is the fact that English was a subtitle. I like to hear the movie not read it.