The Sanguinarian (2008)

Christoph, a suicidal vampire, drifts through a post-industrial world finding the tragedy he so keenly seeks.

Director:

Analisa Ravella

Writers:

Charles Beal, Analisa Ravella

Stars:

Chris Adkins, Brandy Angela, Charles Beal

Cast

Credited cast:
Chris Adkins	...	Human
Brandy Angela	...	Vampire
Charles Beal	...	Christoph
Levi Bettwieser	...	Homeowner
Megan Brown	...	White Oleander
Jeremiah Bullock	...	Arguing Couple
Menah Carter	...	Vampire (as Miranda Carter)
Jim Christopher	...	Bum Victim
Trevelyn Clover	...	Clover
Gigliola Cook	...	Vampire
Sarah Cooper	...	Pedestrian
Valerie Dresen	...	Polly
T. Adam Dyer	...	Vampire
Cheryl Essary	...	Vampire
Jonathan Flesch	...	Vampire

Storyline

Christoph, a suicidal vampire, drifts through a post-industrial world finding the tragedy he so keenly seeks.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire

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Taglines:

Let the Blood Flow!

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Boise, Idaho, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

6:41 Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (letterbox)

Did You Know?

Trivia

The long black leather coat worn by Christoph during the second part of the film is a genuine World War II Nazi great coat.

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Quotes

Christoph: Fatigue a heavy burden on the ensuing breath, heavier still when it lays on the soul itself. I am tired. How seductive the vitality of a possible Utopia. Thought I to bring about grace, departing disease and grime and scrubbing off pervasive filth. And now, how sought after the lack of weariness, how desirous the absence of exhaustion.

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Soundtracks

"Angel"
Off of the double CD: "Night & Day"
Distribution: A Different Drum
Written by Elektronika © 2003
Produced by Dan Hoyer
Written by Dawn Wood and Dan Hoyer

User Reviews

"The Sanguinarian", June 5, 2010 Boise, Idaho

"The Sanguinarian", June 5, 2010 Boise, Idaho Jake Freeman

"The Sanguinarian"'s featured character, Christoph, initially appears to be a reluctant vampire. He is handsome, fine-featured and pale and seems uninterested in his more exuberant counterparts. He spends his days (nights) in the Blood Bar and imbibes vintage hemoglobin with an assortment of interesting characters from the past to the present. You may recognize some of them…

Christoph appears to be struggling. He seems to be superior to his fellow fiends, yet confesses his failure and his worthlessness. Maybe he hasn't accomplished everything he wished to do. Everywhere, vampires of every era and predilection whisper in his ear, "Come join us!", but Christoph is different.

Shakespearean-styled dialogue is woven into the movie. Listen carefully. There are choice commentary tidbits that make the plot especially unique.

The story shrouds its mystery until the end. The Sanguinarian's plot stealthily reveals itself using lush, vibrant imagery and allusion. After seeing the film you will find yourself pondering the hidden meanings.

The team who conjured and created 'The Sanguinarian' poured their souls into its production. The tale of its creation could be a movie of its own.

Some people say Vampires don't belong in Boise. Sanguinarians, as seductive and cunning as they are, do no worse than the commercial carnivores who devour their smaller competitors; the financial bloodletting at divorces or funerals; the corporate habit of amputating employees who do good work but don't 'fit' the company profile.

The Vampires ARE here The Sanguinarian has a message for us. The root of evil could be a dormant seed waiting to sprout within any of us. None are immune.