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The Forsaken (2001) -- A young man gets embroiled in a war against vampires.

Overview

User Rating:
5.0/10   4,210 votes
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Director:
J.S. Cardone
Writer (WGA):
J.S. Cardone (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Desert Vampires on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
27 April 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
The night... has an appetite.
Plot:
A young man gets embroiled in a war against vampires. full summary | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kerr Smith ... Sean

Brendan Fehr ... Nick

Izabella Miko ... Megan

Johnathon Schaech ... Kit

Phina Oruche ... Cym

Simon Rex ... Pen
Carrie Snodgress ... Ina Hamm

Alexis Thorpe ... Teddy
F.J. Flynn ... Hoot
Beth Ann Styne ... Garage Woman

Bert Emmett ... Desk Clerk

A.J. Buckley ... Mike
Julia Schultz ... Blonde
Tony Pierce ... Mechanic
James Marsh ... Mitch (as Jamie Marsh)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Forsaken: Desert Vampires (Australia) (promotional title) (UK) (DVD title)
Desert Vampires (International: English title)
Vampires of the Desert (Europe: English title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and sexuality.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Finland:K-18 | Singapore:R21 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Canadian Home Video Rating) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Germany:18 (JK/SPIO) | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:PG-12 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #37930) | Germany:BPjM Restricted
Filming Locations:
Utah, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Carrie Snodgrass's last feature film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the final action scene, the constant shots of the sun rising clearly emphasize that it is dawn. Yet when the actors leave the burning house, their shadows are directly below them indicating that it is noon time. more
Quotes:
Cym: Look, I don't know why you can't just let this girl go.
Kit: Never mind that and just keep driving.
Cym: Well, why do you have to keep pursuing her.
Kit: It's unfinished business.
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Movie Connections:
References From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) more
Soundtrack:
I Can Tell more

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21 out of 29 people found the following comment useful:-
an older user's review, 3 May 2001
Author: Patrick-147

SUMMARY: B-movie. Men under 30 who consider themselves outsiders will dig this road trip to Hell. Others, pick another film.

WHY I SAW IT: I'm too old for this film, but the young ladies in my local "Roswell" fan club wanted to see Brenden Fehr ("Roswell", "Final Destination") and Kerr Smith ("Dawson's Creek", "Final Destination"). WB fans, watch for the cameo by Sara Downing ("Courtney Banks" on "Roswell" and star of the upcoming TV series "Dead Last").

THE STORY: Ambitious, dutiful Sean is paid to drive a Mercedes sports car from L.A. to Miami. In this road movie, he encounters quirky characters in the deserts, canyons and plains of the Southwest. The pace picks up when he meets cynical slacker Nick and they rescue traumatized beauty Megan. The reluctant alliance of these mismatched people anchors the story as events go from disturbing to terrifying.

IDEA CONTENT: None of the common Hollywood refusal to recognize evil as writer/director J.S.Cardone pits ordinary guys against vampires who once were human cowards who "saved their lives" by becoming demons. Even more loathsome are the human criminals who serve the vampires and disguise their crimes as those of serial killers. News-junkies will be reminded of American and Russian politicians who pose as friends of the common people. With their organized-crime partners, they trash the economy and society while putting the blame on "selfish consumers" and "greedy businessmen". Those who know mythology will recognize the classic sequence of Ominous Foreshadowing, Leaving Home, Wilderness Journey, Crisis of Decision, the Mighty Action, and Personal Transformation.

ESTHETICS: Slightly-flawed, down-to-earth script skillfully alternates horror with humor, terror with sexiness. Well-chosen music. Several beautiful actresses.

DIRECTION: Downplays charisma in favor of realistic performances from well-cast actors.

EDITING: Muffled sound in one scene. Well-paced, well-cut action. The night chase by two carloads of vampires stands out.

WHY IT'S RATED "R": Four-letter words. Topless and nude starlets. Merciless bloody violence, not graphic enough for the splatterfans.

MY VOTE: For this subgenre and intended audience, 8 on a scale of 10.

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