Habit
Habit
NR | 14 November 1997 (USA)
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It's autumn in New York. Sam has broken up with his girlfriend and his father has recently died. World-weary and sloppy drunk, he finds temporary solace in the arms of Anna, a mysterious vampire who draws him away from his friends and into a web of addiction and madness.

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VeteranLight

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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Smartorhypo

Highly Overrated But Still Good

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Forumrxes

Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

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Janis

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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nintendovi

While the writing for 'Habit' is so-so, I enjoyed the acting in the movie and thought the main character's portrayal of an alcoholic city guy trying to get over the loss of his father and the end of his relationship was pretty realistic. The supporting characters - the ex-girlfriend and the best friend mostly, was also pretty good, though I didn't care much for the vampire's acting. (She got the job done alright, though, and seemed scary anyway.) The first major event in the movie that I thought showed character growth, was when the main character realized there's more to life than lust and that he needs to start taking care of himself and stop making excuses. The second, which I feel really defines friendship and reliability, was when his friend at first dismissed his claims that his girlfriend was a vampire, but later realized something was wrong and tried to rescue him from the vampiress, charging through his house and breaking down doors to try to help him, possibly believing what he told him now. I think that showed true friendship, going to great lengths on a gut feeling to help a friend, no matter how unbelievable their problem sounds.It wasn't the most original story and it wasn't the most exciting one, but Habit does a great job of using an unnatural event to help someone with 'bad habits' realize them. Good morals, interesting setting and not a bad watch for anyone that likes a little thrill in their thinking movies. Worth watching a time or two.

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BroadswordCallinDannyBoy

A New York man, Sam, has just split with his girlfriend. He is lonely, but soon becomes interested in a stranger, Anna, whom he meets at a party. However, strange things start to happen and Anna may be hiding something.It is an interesting and admirable idea to make a horror film based on mood and character rather than gore and nudity. It is much harder as fear has to be conjured up from seemingly innocent things. Horror films of this nature require more build-up and convincing drama so that they can turn it into something frightening later. The drama must be convincing so that the fear spawned out if it is also genuine."Habit" tries to get at just that, but it doesn't quite make it though. Certain sequences are really drawn out and by the end almost anyone could feel the fact that the film could be brisker instead of the drawn out hour and fifty minutes. For one the several nightmare sequences are well done, but they aren't really connected and the mysterious aura around Anna doesn't seem complete. However, despite the film's shortcomings it doesn't pad itself with sucker punches and cheap thrills. The sex scenes in particular are non-stylized yet strangely erotic.Good honest try with no cop-out, but still not all it could have been. --- 6/10Not Rated. The sexual content makes this one for audiences 16+

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katdude

This movie was pure GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!! I usually don't like sequels but I wish there was one. This is in my top 10 horror flicks. Other vampire movies BITE compared to this. I put this movie up there with Kenny and Co. for realism.It's a shame more people don't spread the word on this movie!!!! Rent this movie!! AH HELL, BUY THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!The acting was terrific.I hope to see more from Fesseden!!!!I wonder what he's up to now. Hopefully he is working on a sequel. The great thing about this movie is that it is not in the traditional yarn. It is unique in every way. The location shots are surreal. The pain and addiction that Fesseden goes through seems so real. I give this movie 2 fangs up!!!!

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kathy-116

I am a big fan of horror movies but this movie was not like any other horror one. It made one uncomfortable as the main actor life is a mess, he's troubled and the girl who comes into his life is an uncomfortable creature from the beginning. There are movies designed to give you a bad feeling, not horror but just uneasiness and disturbance and Habit is certainly one of them. If you like disturbing movies, watch this one. Also, I was confused why at the last scene, the garlics would not hurt Anna at all as a Vampire. Sam got a call from a friend that warned him about her but he never called back so we could see how other people could be warned of her presence. I also wonder if the ex-girlfriend was finally murdered by Sam? Lots of question marks for me .

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