Vampires
Director: John Carpenter
Actors: James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee
PlotJack Crow, a relentless and tough-as-nails vampire hunter, leads a team known for exterminating the undead. Their latest mission results in the destruction of a nest in New Mexico, but the celebration is cut short when they fall victim to a surprise attack by Valek, a centuries-old master vampire. Nearly all of Jack's team is slaughtered, and the vampire-hunting operation's backer, Cardinal Alba, is none too pleased. Determined to get revenge and prevent an impending vampire apocalypse orchestrated by Valek, Jack must regroup and strategize for what's likely to be his toughest battle yet.
Injured and desperate, Jack enlists the help of Montoya, one of his few remaining allies, and Katrina, a recently bitten prostitute who develops psychic links to Valek. This connection becomes crucial as it allows them to track the ancient vampire's movements and anticipate his next moves. The team discovers that Valek seeks a powerful relic that could grant him invincibility and the ability to walk in daylight. Armed with this knowledge, Jack races against time and uncovers dark secrets about his own organization and its links to the vampire menace. The narrative intensifies with each confrontation as he closes in on his enemy, facing moral dilemmas and personal demons along the journey.
Writers: John Steakley, Don Jakoby
Release Date: 30 Oct 1998
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Japan
Language: English, Latin
Home Video Reviews
John Carpenter's Vampires, a fun 90s action-horror flick, gets an excellent definitive Blu-ray upgrade from Scream Factory with top-notch A/V and bonus features.
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"John Carpenter's Vampires" is fun with excellent technical merits and solid HD treatment; recommended for fans despite its divisive nature.
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