February 3, 2011
Suck
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2011 The leader of a struggling rock ’n’ roll band (writer/director Rob Stefaniuk) is unnerved by the fact that his musicians, starting with babe bassist Jessica Paré (outstanding), are turning into vampires—but delighted by the resultant charisma boost. This, however, attracts the attention of vampire killer Eddie Van Helsing […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2011
Suck: ©2009 Capri Films, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The leader of a struggling rock ’n’ roll band (writer/director Rob Stefaniuk) is unnerved by the fact that his musicians, starting with babe bassist Jessica Paré (outstanding), are turning into vampires—but delighted by the resultant charisma boost. This, however, attracts the attention of vampire killer Eddie Van Helsing (a nearly inevitable Malcolm McDowell). Good imagery, acting, timing and gags, and no R&R or vampire trope is ignored. Watch for cameos by Alice Cooper, Moby, Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop. Chris Ratz is hilarious as a French Canadian roadie. Bottom line: this one doesn’t.
