Vamp U (2013)

Wayne Gretzky (no relation) is a vampire who can't grow his teeth. His impotence began when he inadvertently killed Mary Lipinsky, the love of his life, 300 years ago. To take his mind off ... See full summary »

Directors:

Matt Jespersen, Maclain Nelson

Writers:

Matt Jespersen, Maclain Nelson

Stars:

Julie Gonzalo, Adam Johnson, Gary Cole

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Gonzalo	...	Chris Keller / Mary Lipinsky
Adam Johnson	...	Wayne Gretzky
Gary Cole	...	Arthur Levine
Maclain Nelson	...	Fred Green
Matt Mattson	...	Tom Slansky
Bart Johnson	...	Ted Keller
Alexis Knapp	...	Samantha
Clare Niederpruem	...	Janet
Frankie Levangie	...	Kyle
Jake Van Wagoner	...	Jared
Renny Grames	...	Mel (as Renny Richmond)
Jason Celaya	...	Gregor
Maria Kirilenko	...	Ludmila Pelikhova (as Masha Kirilenko)
Ben Garvis	...	Barry Pearson
Leanna Pareja	...	Carly

Storyline

Wayne Gretzky (no relation) is a vampire who can't grow his teeth. His impotence began when he inadvertently killed Mary Lipinsky, the love of his life, 300 years ago. To take his mind off the pain, he teaches college history - who better? Attempting to regain his full power, he enlists help from his friend and colleague, Dr. Levine (Gary Cole). Nothing works until a new semester brings freshman Chris Keller. She's a dead ringer for Mary and they have a lurid affair, while rumors fly around the campus. But it all sours when he turns Chris into a vampire and her newfound bloodlust spins out of control in a bloody rampage, making the rumors a little too real.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Horror

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 2013 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Dr. Limptooth

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Acceptable Vampire RomCom • 6/10

This is actually a decent movie for first time writer/directors Matt Jespersen and Maclain Nelson. The latter of the two plays Fred, the wannabe boyfriend of Chris, who is well performed by the extremely hot Julie Gonzalo. I remember her from Dodgeball but haven't seen anything else she's in which is a pity. I'll be making a point of watching her work from now on because she's not only talented but is very, very easy on the eyes. Adam Johnson is Vampire teacher Wayne Gretzky, who has been heartbroken for 300 years (and fangless) since he killed his beloved girlfriend Mary who looked identical to Chris. On seeing Chris, Wayne falls in love with her and they start a love affair which starts rumours and makes Fred jealous.

The acting is pretty solid and it was great seeing Gary Cole in this. He is an old pro and needed no direction with the comedy which is just as well. The script was pretty loose, you know, plot holes and some gags that felt like they were quickly thrown together without much thought. The timing was off in a lot of the comedy scenes which made a big difference to the outcome. However, you have to forgive the first time directors any mistakes because they've still given us a decent movie, and I'm sure that their next effort will be a much tighter production.

Personally, I think this movie has come to us a bit late in the day with Vampires being old hat, I mean, don't they know that it's Zombies this year (Warm Bodies) and that 'Zombies are the new black', lol. Still, I did enjoyed it.

Not for everyone

Score: 6/10

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