Vampires (1986 film)
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| Directed by | Len Anthony |
| Produced by | Len Anthony |
| Written by |
Len Anthony James Harrigan |
| Starring |
Orly Benyar John Bly Jackie James Duane Jones Kit Jones Robin Michaels |
Release date |
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Running time | 61 minutes |
| Language | English |
Vampires (also known as Abandon) is a 1986 horror film directed by Len Anthony, who also directed Fright House (1989) and Murderous Intent (1985). The film stars Duane Jones, John Bly, Jackie James, Orly Benyar, Kit Jones, and Robin Michaels; it was the final film of Duane Jones, best known for his starring role in Night of the Living Dead.[1] The cinematographer was Ernest Dickerson, who later worked with Spike Lee and directed some episodes of horror TV show The Walking Dead.[2]
The plot revolves around mysterious events at a private girls' school in which the students' life-energy is drained by a mad scientist's machine. Subsequently the film was retitled Abandon and included in a double bill on VHS with Anthony's later film Fright House, under the title of the latter movie.[3][4] It was released on DVD in 2016.[5]
Critical reception
HorrorNews.net called it "completely and utterly forgettable".[6] ComingSoon.net were equally critical, calling it a "bizarre, barely watchable direct-to-video mess".[1]
References
- 1 2 "DVD Review: VAMPIRES". Coming Soon. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ Connor, John. "80's Horror Rarity VAMPIRES Hits DVD in May". Quiet Earth. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ "'80S FILM VAMPIRES, STARRING DUANE JONES, REACHES DVD IN MAY". joblo.com. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ Phil, Wheat. "‘Murderous Intent / Fright House’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)". Nerdly. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ "Len Anthony’s ‘Vampires’ Takes a Bite Out of DVD This May". Horror-Movies.ca. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ↑ "Film Review: Vampires (1986)". HorrorNews.Net.