windangel-90493
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Despite all the awards this film has won, this film has gone nearly ignored. I discovered this movie one night while searching for a vampire romance, which as a movie genre are incredibly rare. I had high hopes.
I recognize that this is a low budget, independent film, and gave it all the leeway I give to this type of film. There are some surprisingly good low budget movies out there, that despite everything are so entertaining and well acted, the low budget sets and costumes fade into the background. Sadly, this movie isn't one of them, which is a shame because the book it was adapted from was a pretty decent read as far as romance novels go.
That's not to say it isn't likable, but perhaps not for the reasons the creators hoped for, because to be quite honest, this is a terrible movie. Embrace the Twilight, like movies such as Space Mutiny and Manos The Hands of Fate, are so bad they're good. How and why Mystery Science Theater or Rifftrax hasn't given this movie the attention it deserves is beyond my comprehension. The three extra stars it earned from me are for its pure comedic goodness.
As for the awards it won, they are truly incomprehensible. It has all the qualities of a classic Ed Wood film. The acting is laughably terrible, it's poorly scripted, the action scenes seemed like they were choreographed by a ten year old, and it appeared as it were filmed on a smart phone. The erotic love scene was one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. And yet all the entertainment value stemmed from everything that made it bad.
If you are looking for a great film, I suggest you skip this mess. But if you enjoy cheesy films like the ones featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, you will probably love this.
I recognize that this is a low budget, independent film, and gave it all the leeway I give to this type of film. There are some surprisingly good low budget movies out there, that despite everything are so entertaining and well acted, the low budget sets and costumes fade into the background. Sadly, this movie isn't one of them, which is a shame because the book it was adapted from was a pretty decent read as far as romance novels go.
That's not to say it isn't likable, but perhaps not for the reasons the creators hoped for, because to be quite honest, this is a terrible movie. Embrace the Twilight, like movies such as Space Mutiny and Manos The Hands of Fate, are so bad they're good. How and why Mystery Science Theater or Rifftrax hasn't given this movie the attention it deserves is beyond my comprehension. The three extra stars it earned from me are for its pure comedic goodness.
As for the awards it won, they are truly incomprehensible. It has all the qualities of a classic Ed Wood film. The acting is laughably terrible, it's poorly scripted, the action scenes seemed like they were choreographed by a ten year old, and it appeared as it were filmed on a smart phone. The erotic love scene was one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. And yet all the entertainment value stemmed from everything that made it bad.
If you are looking for a great film, I suggest you skip this mess. But if you enjoy cheesy films like the ones featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, you will probably love this.
I simply love this show, a cross between Twin Peaks, Dark Shadows, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with just a touch of Resident Evil. It's campy, spooky, dark, erotic and weird with a supernaturally centered plot and plenty of gross-out moments.
Hemlock Grove, the town, lives up to its name; beautiful and poisonous at the same time. Verdant forests filled with danger lurking in the shadows, and creepy old gothic buildings.
Like Twin Peaks, the town is filled with odd, interesting people. Everyone has a secret to protect. Where there is innocence, it is quickly tainted by evil.
The beginning plot is a whodunnit, an investigation centered around the violent, death of a young women. Around the main story is woven an intricate web of the lives of the town-folk; secrets, lies, betrayals, sex, violence and supernatural weirdness.
Excellent entertainment for those of us who appreciate the darker side of things.
Hemlock Grove, the town, lives up to its name; beautiful and poisonous at the same time. Verdant forests filled with danger lurking in the shadows, and creepy old gothic buildings.
Like Twin Peaks, the town is filled with odd, interesting people. Everyone has a secret to protect. Where there is innocence, it is quickly tainted by evil.
The beginning plot is a whodunnit, an investigation centered around the violent, death of a young women. Around the main story is woven an intricate web of the lives of the town-folk; secrets, lies, betrayals, sex, violence and supernatural weirdness.
Excellent entertainment for those of us who appreciate the darker side of things.