Vamps (2012)

Two female vampires in modern-day New York City are faced with daunting romantic possibilities.

Director:

Amy Heckerling

Writer:

Amy Heckerling (screenplay)

Stars:

Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Larry Wilmore

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alicia Silverstone	...	Goody
Krysten Ritter	...	Stacy
Larry Wilmore	...	Professor Quincy
Bettina Bresnan	...	Mary Anne Cachillo
Todd Barry	...	Ivan
Sigourney Weaver	...	Cisserus
Taylor Negron	...	Pizza Guy
Glen Trotiner	...	Leather Guy at Club
Zak Orth	...	Renfield
Justin Kirk	...	Vadim
Emily Goldwyn	...	Juicy Girl
Amir Arison	...	Derek
Wallace Shawn	...	Dr. Van Helsing
Ivan Sergei	...	Detective
Scott Thomson	...	Erik

Storyline

In Manhattan, the vampires Goody and Stacy share an apartment and work and study in the night-shift. Goody was turned in vampire in 1840 by the evil Cisserus, who turned Stacy in the 90s, and they became best friends but Goody never told her real age to her friend. They only drink mice blood and refuse to drink human blood, and they go together to the Vampire Anonymous. Stacy falls in love with her classmate Joey, and soon she learns that he is the son of the vampire slayer Dr. Van Helsing. Meanwhile, Goody meets her former passion, Danny, in the hospital where his wife is terminal. When Stacy gets pregnant, Goody knows that the only way that the child can survive is killing Cisserus, since they would revert to their human ages. But nobody knows here her lair is.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | vampire | vampire slayer | murder | one word title | 

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Taglines:

Dating bites.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violent images, some drug material, sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vampirice

Filming Locations:

Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$548 (USA) (2 November 2012)

Gross:

$2,964 (USA) (9 November 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucky Monkey Pictures, Red Hour Films, Alvernia Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The statue in Times Square at the end of the movie where some of Goody's ashes land on is of George M. Cohan who wrote the song "Give my Regards to Broadway". The song then plays during the credits.

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Connections

References The Jazz Singer (1927)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Just A Boy"
Written and produced by Lloyd Chiate
Performed by Marc Free
Courtesy of Kid America Prods.

User Reviews

A Fun Film

I can't believe how many negative opinions surround this film. I mean granted, its not Oscar worthy or going to go down in time as one of those incredible films, but the humor, sarcasm and light hearted tone are greatly enjoyable. Perhaps some people cannot vibe with the blunt somewhat twisted humor, but I loved it.

This is a film for people who want to simply watch something fun. It's never serious and simply a parody. The cast and acting were excellent and I really liked seeing all the stars. I think this movie makes fun of the current state of our culture and perhaps that is what annoys some viewers. It also attacks our cultural vampire-obsession which has become quite ridiculous in my opinion. So, perhaps this is not a movie for twilight fans as it may ruffle their feathers? I don't know.

As a fan of vampire films and light hearted comedies, this film fully delivered for me. It's kind of got a feel good vibe but also a lot of demented moments. Perfect for me :) I would recommend to anyone who likes vampire movies, comedies or cheeky dramas with some slightly twisted humor.