Just so...so bad

Instant Favorite.

Awesome Movie

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I read a couple of the other reviews of this movie and didn't think that most of them were fair. I really think this was just an average movie, not a good or bad movie, just average.I watch a lot of movies and love anything about vampires, but this movie didn't really do it for me. There was a lot of information about Vlad, but there wasn't a whole lot of info about vampires. Without giving anything away, I'll just say that the causes are Vlad's vampirism were nothing you haven't heard before if you've seen more than one vampire movie. With all the build up about Vlad, I was hoping for a more original plot. However, I don't think that because the movie failed to be original that it should count against it, I just think it shouldn't be praised for it either.Besides the plot, the movies did have a pretty good production value. I'd say that it was a bit better than a made-for-TV movie but obviously not a big budget film. Just because it's an independent movie doesn't mean that its great. Independent companies put out plenty of bad movies, but this falls somewhere in-between.I wouldn't say this movie is worth watching, but I don't regret watching it either.

I very much enjoyed Vlad. What attracted me was first, I love horror movies and the actors who were in it such as Kam Heskin, Francesco Quinn, Billy Zane, and Paul Popowich each of whelm played their roles very well.I love "Dracula" movies that give you a back story as to how he became who he would become. It helps the viewer to understand why he is who he is and that he is not just a one dimensional villain.Circumstances beyond his control were the reason he would become Vlad Dracul. Francesco Quinn portrays Vlad very convincing as well as give you the person as well as the demon he has become. One can't help but feel empathy for him.Kam Heskin, from Sunset Beach, plays Alexa Meyer, who becomes the object of Vlad's desire and he obsession to possess her which he does. She plays her role well as Alexa goes from being scared to being Vlad's slave. The viewer believes the transformation. The seduction scene was very well done. Not too much or too little. It was just right. On the DVD, they have an alternate ending which shows that Alexa still under Vlad's control and that she is no longer who she once was.After Vlad kidnaps Alexa, her brother Jeff played by Paul Popowich goes to rescue her from Vlad's clutches. Along with him are the other companions who went along with them on this trip to Europe.The fight scenes were very good and not at all cheesy as some horror movies can be. You could see the characters fighting to the death.The other actors were just as good at playing their roles. The priest who tried to empathize with Vlad by understanding him was good even thought it did not work as he had wanted but he tried all the same.It was a wonderful movie and I would recommend it to anyone who liked horror movies or Dracula.

When I saw the teaser for VLAD I was not expecting much, but I was actually impressed. VLAD has a very interesting premise once you get passed the initial campy start of college kids chasing the vampire legend. I agree that some of the editing might not be the best at times, but that's to be expected on a low budget.The casting was good and did a good job delivering the dialog in a believable way.I would recommend this to anyone that wants a break from the action/adventure visions of vampires or anyone that just enjoys a little more substance than a goth/s&m vampire flick.

I was lucky enough to catch this film at a screening in Los Angeles and enjoyed it immensely. What I liked most was the way the film blends all the classic elements in a traditional vampire film, but remains unique in its approach. Rather than relying on blood and gore, it portrays Vlad the Impaler as more than a monster. We're shown glimpses of his past and quickly empathize with his pain, even as we're terrified by his brutality.The love stories woven into the film and the pace at which it's told keep you emotionally invested and on the edge of your seat. The tone and feel of romance, aided by the beautiful backdrop of the Carpathian mountains, is undeniable and moving.The film carefully balances love and anguish while merging past and present worlds. Even though it's set in modern day, the film shows how we as people face the same struggles throughout our history. Vlad is incredibly well thought out and acted, and should be enjoyable to a wide range of people. The nudity and violence in the film is done with taste and purpose and I'd recommend this film to anyone that wants a romantic saga about one of the world's most notorious monsters.