Requiem for a Vampire

Requiem for a Vampire is a great film! The sexual scenes are passionate and effectively reveal the salacious nature of the vampires. Yet, in addition to the sexy bodies and amorous situations, the underlying plot is interesting and engaging. The filmmakers address issues of love, family loyalties, betrayal, social class, sexuality, feminism and power. From the first scene I was drawn into the plot. I immediately empathized with the lead vampires (male and female), and I was intrigued by their efforts to lead a secret life trying to be "normal" and loving each other while at the same time they were dealing with deep dark secrets. Once you start watching you will be drawn into the erotic underground world of the vampires. The film is visually creative with the vampires cavorting in NY City, mansions, and nightclubs. It is also an intelligent film that mixes eroticism and mystery with thoughtful commentary on social issues. This is not the usual vampire movie!

Although an independent film, the cinematography is very good. It's not your typical Vampire movie. It's more in the keeping of the Ann Rice novels. It takes place in modern times and in all places, New Jersey! You get to take a look inside a Vampire family and see what they must do to survive in these days of forensic science. Director John Orrichio and Producer Karl Petry do a wonderful job on a very low budget. The ending has a twist that you would never anticipate. The music is excellent and deserves its own release on CD. All in all, if you're tired with all the same junk coming out of the major studios, give this a look. You'll enjoy!

A movie you have to see to believe. Very hard to predict, it will keep you on the edge of your seat and you may stay up all night. Whether you like horror movies or not this movie will keep you captivated. Don't let the cliché title fool you, this is not your typical ghoulish flick. A style ever remotely reminiscent of Anne Rice the author here plays games with your mind from the first act on. One could only hope they make it to the large screen or at least HD. THe soundtrack itself is worth the price of the DVD. It is the perfect combination of Rock n Roll and the Vampire world of the dead. When was the last time you cried at a Vampire movies? At $15 it is a must buy.

The film was very well done. It was an intriguing storyline that contained good acting, excellent cinematography and terrific music which certainly enhanced the film.

I would highly recommend this movie to not only fans of the horror genre, however to anyone who enjoys quality films will definitely like this unique well made movie. One can readily see the production value in this movie is extremely high with all of the various sets and locations utilized in the making of this film. This movie will keep you interested and riveted from beginning to end.

In terms of vampire movies this particular film brought something different and unusual to the table regarding the premise of the story that depicted the main characters in a specific way which worked incredibly well. These vampires desired to be like ordinary mortals and blend into society while being provided with blood in order to sustain their existence through a bloodbank directed by an unscrupulous doctor who is on their payroll but has also become a good friend to the vampires as well.

Check out Tony Attrino as the mugger who gets slaughtered by Mona Sethi's vampire. Great scene! Attrino wrote one part of a three-part horror trilogy Petry had produced a year earlier. TRIVIA: Requeim For A Vampire was filmed in the driveway of Petry's home in Northern New Jersey -- Kearny, to be exact. Petry works well with Orrichio, who seems to have some experience at video editing using the Avid software. The film was shot mostly low-budget with the actors working for free. Key scenes were shot in Bloomfield. One in particular was shot in the Bloomfield Public Library. The movie's premiere was held in Dec. 2004 inside the auditorium of Bloomfield College.