7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vampire Clan, August 28, 2005
This movie (as described in other reviews) wasn't extremely accurate with the details of what had actually happened but does give you a basic understanding. In real life Rod was a gangly teen with long hair not a manipulating hottie. But Drew Fuller who played Rod did do a great job of how they wanted to depict the leader of the group. When watching this movie people have to remember that this is a MOVIE not a documentary and is only based on what really happened. If you rent this movie hoping to see what actually went one during the murder in 1996, you will be sadly disappointed, although pleased by the acting. If you want to get only the facts then get a book from the library, if you want the facts but also to be entertained and wowed by how gorgeous Drew Fuller is...then get this movie.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real vampires, passions and death, October 13, 2005
I have watched this movie at least 10 times. Real vampires, teenage angst, road trip, and true life crime is how I would summarize the movie. Immediately after renting it, I bought it.
Why do you watch vampire movies? I watch for the psychological thrill; the tensions between death, passion, seduction and sensuality. That is why I cherish this movie. If you want gore or if you cut you might want to skip this movie.
The charged atmosphere among the members of the clan is compelling and believable. The blood drinking was thrilling in ways I have never seen in another movie. No fangs. Instead the movie depicts blades, cutting and sucking. I have personal experience with other real life vampires. I have scars to prove it. This is the real deal folks.
Like another reviewer I would like to have seen the lives of the characters before the road trip. I think this could help build the tensions between the characters and bring out their motivations.
The first few times I saw the movie I watched the murder scenes, but they are not really interesting for me. They are just slasher stuff even though based on reality. I am not even interested in how true to life the killing was.
The pacing and story telling devices work well for me. I think the script is fine. The cuts between the police office and the story is a cool way to tell the story and keeps reminding you that this is all real.
This is the best vampire movie I have ever seen. The Interview with a Vampire ranks second since it is also about the psychology of vampirism.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
4 stars for Drew Fuller....Question about real life?, March 28, 2005
first off Drew Fuller is a amazing actor and was great in this moive. He is also the only reason I brought the movie.
it's very hard to like this movie because it's real and you should never like something about a murder like this. But it has Drew, so....
my question about the real people is was Rod's girlfriend really pregnant and if so what happen to the baby, since she's in jail. Also Rod got life in prison, does anyone know how long that is, since he's so young, can he be released someday
(personal note: I hope he's never released for the sake of all americans, and I think Heather was involved and should be in jail too.)
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