Tainted (1998)

A sarcastic comedy thriller about a vampire who sets out to infect the blood of a hospital and the twenty-something slackers who set out to stop him.

Director:

Brian Evans

Writer:

Sean Farley

Stars:

Micheal Agrusso, Belinda Bonaudo, Jason Brouwer

Cast

Credited cast:
Micheal Agrusso	...	Bum
Belinda Bonaudo	...	Waitress
Jason Brouwer	...	Slain
Zillah Callen	...	Bar Extra
Tuyen Cao	...	Caroline (voice)
Dean Chekvala	...	Alex (as Dean Cechvala)
Scott Clevenger	...	Thug #2
Brian Evans	...	Receptionist
Sean Farley	...	J.T.
Jamin Fite	...	Bar Extra
Caryn Hottle	...	Vampire Woman
Eric Jaan	...	Clyde
Greg James	...	Ryan
Kevin Joy	...	Creepy Customer
Tina Kapousis	...	Adia

Storyline

A sarcastic comedy thriller about a vampire who sets out to infect the blood of a hospital and the twenty-something slackers who set out to stop him.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | blood | human relationship | black comedy | irreverence | 

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Taglines:

Dead End Jobs, A Drunk Ex-girlfriend, Psychotic Vampires: ONE HELL OF A NIGHT!

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Troma, Inc.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 May 1998 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Clawson, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

'Am I Wrong?' Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sean Farley's character says "Wake up, time to die." This line was made famous by 'James, Brion' in Blade Runner, and in _Crimewave (1985/I)_, James throws Farley out of an elevator.

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Connections

References Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

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Soundtracks

"Thorns"
Written by Rudy Ratzinger
Performed by Wumpscut

User Reviews

Easily one of the best of '98

I know it is an indie film, I know it is a local film, but starting May 11th 1999 it won't be! The video release is finally happening, thanks are due to Troma for that. This film is wonderful, and definitely worth seeing. Shot on roughly a $35,000 budget, I was astounded when I first saw it. This film earns my highest commendations, and I order you to see it! Bug your local video stores, and when they won't say yes, bug them until they do. Personally, I'm buying my copy! I've had the opportunity to talk with the 'Am I Wrong?' Production team on several occasions, and to make things even better, they are wonderful people to be around. Rating: 9 out 10, losing one point only because of its necessary budget restrictions. The script, acting, and score are all great!