Vampires: Brighter in Darkness (2012)
After a disastrous relationship, Toby Brighter is set up on a blind date by his sister, Charlotte. Toby's date, Lucas Delmore, is charming, charismatic, and physically flawless. He is everything Toby could have wished for--except that Lucas is a 1500 year old vampire. Before long, Toby is plunged into the dark world of demons, black magic, and the supernatural, where nobody is safe and nothing is what it seems...
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The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
I realize a "helpful" review typically tells you a little about the good and/or bad of a movie, but trust me when I just say "NO."
After watching many of last year's gay vampire themed movies, I found this to be the best of the lot. Not that it's very good, or even good, but incomparable better than flops like 'The Vampire Boys' (1&2) or 'Kissing Darkness'. However poor the special effects, they could be find in modest sitcoms, and are ages afar the cited rival films. The main problem I found is the acting. Apart from Lucas (Rhys Howells) the main vampire, the cast can hardly deliver their lines, what is made more difficult because of the exaggerate fangs they wear. At least, most of the main cast of vampires is very cute, what may make you dismiss how bad they act. In a general evaluation, I find the movie passable for fans of the genre, that will have two hours of entertainment in a flick that had a necessary continuation in Vampires: Lucas Rising.
I hope there will be a continuation of this movie/season, "Vampires: Brighter in Darkness". It is a vampire/horror in the classical sense in that the terror is not like that of a Halloween/Friday the 13th type. Being a gay man I of course enjoyed the intimate scenes that are tastefully done. I like this film for these reasons, that and some of the tender/tactile/romantic scenes,(all three qualities of which I am a strong adherent of). The ending caught me completely off guard. I was expecting a fairy tale ending..."and they all lived happily ever after". In accordance with your guidelines re: "Spoiler", I will not elaborate further on the ending. But the ending is such that I would really hope there will be a continuation. I would like to see how this would develop into a really good series for those of us that enjoy this type of entertainment genre.
Saw this cool Low budget (£20,000) Movie at the Iris Festival in Cardiff Wales UK and was thoroughly entertained!! Yeah its low budget but it just goes to show how with great acting, a cool storyline and some not too bad SFX and the drive of a hard working team what can be achieved!! If you like Vampires that look sexy, have some brains and are more believable than anything in the Twilight series this is a must see! And Yeah the two main Vamps are Gay but Jeez! its 2012!!! Brokeback Mountain meets Twilight!!! Go see it and enjoy something original and British!! Vampires! Sexy Vampires! Demons! Gods! Witches! This is gonna be a CULT Movie! Loved every second! I laughed! Jumped! and Felt for every second! LOVE IT!