Danni and the Vampire

I saw this film as part of the Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival, and found it to be one of the more interesting and ambitious entries at the festival. It takes a lot of confidence to attempt a horror/dark comedy on a micro budget scale and I think the filmmakers maximize their resources in really creative ways.

The main drawback for me was the cast, who were a bit wooden and unpolished and couldn't always quite "sell" the moments when you needed to be so lost in the performance you didn't notice the budget limitations, but this is common in ambitious indies, so it may not be a problem for others.

If you're looking for a dark vampire flick or a big hollywood production - this definitely isn't for you - but if you're in the mood for a low budget indy film, Danni and the Vampire can be a lot of fun to watch.

The only real detraction in my mind is the plot feels a bit... forced at times, and is kind of confusing near the start - the slower moments where the two main characters are just interacting I think are some of the best parts of the movie, along with the "wink and a nod" kind of silliness that's scattered throughout.

Overall though - put your expectations aside and just give it a watch - you won't regret it.