Night of the Vampire Hunter (2000) User Reviews

Fun Vampire Film

[boris-26 · 8/10 · 11 February 2006]

A more serious, somber indie horror entry, NIGHT OF THE VAMPIRE HUNTER comes from Germany by way of debuting director/writer Ulli Bujard. It's a gritty vampire shocker that uses sly humor as well as a downbeat atmosphere to tell the story of pulp writer Jens Feldner (Stephen Keseberg) who finds inspiration for his vampire tales through his girlfriend, Selin (Nicole Bujard). The reason why Selin is good at this is because not only is she a vampire, but she's a vampire hunter, seeking the Master Vampire who bit her centuries ago. Indie vampire films are generally way too serious. Some of them make dramas about World War II seem light-hearted. Most of the time, if an indie vampire film injects humor, it's way too goofy. Movie fans will soak up Bujard's blood-sucking treat. It maintains a strong dramatic sense, and allows for on-target "giggling in the cemetery" macabre humor.

An interesting low budget vampire feature

[viscera · 15 June 2001]

I recently saw Nachtschatten and reviewed it for horror fanzine Firelight Shocks, along with also interviewing its director, Ulli Bujard. If it hadn't been through the fanzine, I might well never have seen Nachtschatten - it's hardly received any coverage over here - and that would have been a pity, as I found it to be a very interesting low/no-budget vampire film.

The film uses humour to get away with its budget restraints and has a very grainy appearance that fits in perfectly with the downbeat vampires portrayed in it. It might not be to everyone's taste (if you're looking for a horror film with a glossy and polished finish, you're going to be disappointed), but if you're after something a bit more underground, made by a group of horror fans who wanted to put together their own feature, it'll be right up your street or morgue.