May 11, 2008
John Carpenter at his best, James Woods having a ton of fun!!!
James Woods,
Daniel Baldwin,
Sheryl Lee,
Thomas Ian Griffith,
Tim Guinee
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John Carpenter directed this horror-western, adapted from the novel Vampire$ by John Steakley, illuminating the pivotal figure of fearless vampire killer Jack Crow (James Woods), who lost his parents ... read more
Directed by: John Carpenter
Release Date: October 30, 1998
DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001
Stats: 1,962 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (1,962)
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February 26, 2012Here's a John Carpenter movie that I hadn't seen before, and one that I found pretty enjoyable for the most part. You see I've never been a huge John Carpenter fan. Yes he's made some terrific films in a couple of different genres, but when you look at his overall output, a lot o... read more
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August 11, 2011I have heard a lot of good things about this movie and people keep asking me why I hate it since I love vampire movies, so I suppose I will give it another try sometime. But for now, I will say that I hated the beginning of this movie, it's confusing and strange and I couldn't f... read more
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October 6, 2010I am a diehard horror fan. I absolutely love John Carpenter's work. I've always wanted to see this film, but I somehow neglected it. Vampires is a different take on vampire films, and it's quite amusing to watch. From start to finish the film is filled with gore and awesome viole... read more
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September 8, 2009A decent story but it's shows only a fraction of Carpenter's talents and so is a wasted opportunity!
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June 4, 2009oh yes yes James Woods doesnt have a non-badass bone in his body and the body split down the middle scene can NEVER be topped! You know what flixster thank you. i think im gonna go buy this now. it makes from dusk til dawn look like twilight.
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May 20, 2009Hmmm dodgy vamp flick Im afraid. Nice touches, like the rising from the ground at dusk, but its very lame and badly acted. Woods just doesn't fit the bill, the whole thing is very b-movie or TV movie standard.
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March 19, 2009The whole religion vs. vampires crap always annoys me fortunately heres is not the case & it's quite the opposite but that's about the only good thing about the movie overall it was a weak effort by Carpenter specially compared to his other movies that I've seen "The Thing" & "In... read more
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January 11, 2008Director, John Carpenters best film to date. A masterpiece. Slick, stylish, cool and endlessly thrilling. A blood-thirsty classic of a horror film. Loaded ith exhilerating action and suspense. James Woods has never been better.
Critic Reviews
June 5, 2011
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
July 25, 2007
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Grungy, disreputable fun -- the kind of blood-and-tequila western that can only be made nowadays when disguised as a horror movie. Full Review
March 4, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
Woods is entertaining as badass vampire hunter Jack Crow, but the meanness he exhibits toward his young priest assistant is offensive and completely unnecessary. Still, this is Carpenter's best film s...
July 31, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
The movie is basically one-note: A vampire is harpooned and dragged out into the daylight where the body instantly explodes into flames. Creativity in action, for sure. Full Review
April 21, 2002
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...little more than an excuse to watch people kill each other in the most brutal possible ways.
January 1, 2000
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com
It is a sad state of affairs when John Carpenter can make something as misguided and flatly written and filmed as Vampires. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
The laughable dialogue and lack of plot isn't as problematic as the uninteresting and unlikable characters. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
I'd rather have Peter Vincent on my side than Jack Crow and company. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Maitland McDonagh, Film Journal International
You have to hand it to James Woods: He doesn't go out of his way to make himself likeable on screen. Full Review
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