Vlad (2003)

Death and spiritual torment stalk three American students visiting the Carpathian mountain homeland of Vlad Tepes.

Director:

Michael D. Sellers

Writer:

Michael D. Sellers

Stars:

Francesco Quinn, Billy Zane, Brad Dourif

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Francesco Quinn	...	Vlad Tepes
Billy Zane	...	Adrian
Brad Dourif	...	Radescu
Paul Popowich	...	Jeff Meyer / Husband
Kam Heskin	...	Alexa Meyer
Nicholas Irons	...	Justin / Knight
Monica Davidescu	...	Linsey
Emil Hostina	...	Mircea
Iva Hasperger	...	Ilona
Mircea Stoian	...	Claudiu
Andreea Macelaru	...	Stefana (as Andrea Macelaru)
Alin Panc	...	Petre
Alexandra Velniciuc	...	Andrea
Zoltan Butuc	...	Grandfather
Guy Siner	...	Ilie

Storyline

Death and spiritual torment stalk three American students visiting the Carpathian mountain homeland of Vlad Tepes.

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Plot Keywords:

narration | vlad the impaler | vampire | dracula | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

Evil never dies.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, nudity, violence and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site - trailer and info

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 2004 (Argentina)

Also Known As:

O komis Drakoulas

Filming Locations:

MediaPro Studios, Bucharest, Romania

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quantum Entertainment, Basra Entertainment, Media Pro Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Jeff and Adrian are discussing meeting with the holy man, the necklace appears and disappears from Jeff's neck between shots.

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Soundtracks

"Breathe"
Written & Performed by Brian Mitchell
Courtesy of B&J Productions

User Reviews

A Very Confused Story

In Romania, four students (two Americans – Jeff Meyer (Paul Popowich) and his sister Alexa (Kam Heskin); one British – Justin (Nicholas Iron); and one Romanian – Linsey (Monica Davidescu)) are selected by Radescu (Brad Dourif), the dean of a local university, and his assistant Adrian (Billy Zane) for a research about the life of the prince Vlad (Francesco Quinn). Linsey has a powerful necklace that belonged to Vlad, which was stolen many years ago by a former relative of her from the grave of Vlad. She intends to return it to the tomb. Meanwhile, a society that worships Vlad wants to retrieve the necklace. While in their way to the castle of Vlad, the group meets Ilona (Iva Hasperger), a woman from the Middle Ages, who was brought to the present days by the power of the necklace. Later they fight against the evil Vlad. Although having wonderful locations, photography and soundtrack and a cast with beautiful women, this movie does not work well, having a very confused story. With some improvements in the screenplay, it would be a good movie. The director and writer could at least spare the viewers from such a corny end. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): `Vlad – O Cavaleiro das Trevas' (`Vlad – The Knight of the Darkness')