Sicilian Vampire

I love Indi films for the simple reason that they are more raw and truthful without all that Hollywood glossiness. Sicilian Vampire has great a rawness and reality feel that immerses you right into the movie. The story is not overwhelming but it takes it to a level of reality unseen before in a vampire movie. The director creates scenarios where you get absorbed with the characters so that you're there every step of the way with them. The cast is unbelievable for an Indi film which already tells you something. Actors are looking to do something different every once in a while so they can flex their acting chops, and they certainly do that with this film. James Caan, Daryl Hannah, Paul Sorvino, Robert Loggia, Armand Assante, Robert Davi, Michael Paré, Eric Roberts, Daniel Baldwin, Frank D'Angelo…what a cast!

Some good cameos - James Cann in particular - other than that, I cannot see how the positive reviews of this film can stand. Truly dire film on all levels - (some of the) acting, script, plot, editing, music, etc. It felt like a 'favour' movie where most of the cast pitched up for an hour or two to do their bit then it was all stitched together in to something that lasted as long as a feature film.

I kept watching hoping for the gags to come because that's what this film needed to give it any saving grace - make it a comedy because that's all that would save it. (Made in 2015? I paused the film to double check this - it felt like early 80s on a shoestring+favours.)

This movie has everything you could ask for and is the perfect blend of an action-packed emotional thrill ride and suspense-filled crime movie. There are just enough instances of pleasant surprises and feel-good moments even within the dark vampire undertone. I felt glued to my seat in the theatre throughout the entire movie and I didn't want it to end. The cast is filled classic actors such as James Caan, Robert Davi, Paul Sorvino, Daryl Hannah, Eric Roberts, and Daniel Baldwin who have been in similar types of movies which really added to the overall feel of the film. This is a Quentin Tarantino type film made by non other than a Canadian. Go see it, you will love it.

This movie is an interesting take on the typical mobster movie. In the film, Santo Trafficante, is a mobster who in addition to being in the middle of an impending gang war, is bitten by a vampire bat and finds himself capable of superhuman abilities. Though this may seem like a bit of an odd blend of genres – mobster meets horror – it comes together quite seamlessly, and makes for a great movie to watch. There's a little bit of all everything – action, drama, horror, some comedy, all tied together with some great acting from James Caan, Daryl Hannah, Robert Loggia, Armand Assante, Robert Davi and more. Not too shabby for an indie movie filmed in small-town Ontario!

I enjoyed this movie, but I'm also into the mob and old-time gangsters. It really is a must-see for anyone who is into mob movies or even a good story line with lots of action. What I really enjoyed though, was the cleaver jokes and witty-banter interspersed within the film, which offers a nice break from all the action and drama. In addition to the storyline and all the action, the all-star the cast really made the movie. James Caan, Daryl Hannah, Paul Sorvino, Robert Loggia, Armand Assante, Robert Davi, Daniel Baldwin, and of course, Frank D'Angelo all did a brilliant job all the way throughout. I didn't expect this to be one of those films that I didn't want to end, but it definitely was. Give it a shot – you'll enjoy it.