Subspecies

Subspecies
by Ted Nicolaou

Subspecies
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Actor: Anders Hove, Angus Scrimm, Irina Movila, Laura Mae Tate, Michelle McBride
Director: Ted Nicolaou
Cinematographer: Vlad Paunescu
Editor: Bert Glatstein
Editor: William Young
Producer: Charles Band
Writer: Charles Band
Producer: Ion Ionescu
Writer: David Pabian
Writer: Jackson Barr
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-11-03
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Amazing Fantasy Entertainment

Movie Reviews of Subspecies

Movie Review: Subspecies...Not the Best Horror Movie, But Definitely Unique
Summary: 5 Stars

Although this isn't the greatest, or even one of the best-made horror films, it has a certain novelty that one can't deny. Because of this, "Subspecies" is one of my favorite horror flics. True vampire fans need to watch this if they want to see a plot that diverges from Anne Rice's sleek, and extremely attractive depiction of vampire men and women. Of course, this is not at all to say that "Interview With the Vampire," in conjunction with any of Anne Rice's vampire novels aren't any good. In fact, they're also some of my favorites.

Since a well-outlined synopsis of the film has already been given by several raters, I won't go into any summaries. The main character/bad guy Radu (played by European actor Anders Hove) is true to the original "Nosferatu" genre. He is creepy, irascible, and even a bit pitiable as the sequels to this film point out.

What I like about this film is the introduction of the Bloodstone, a mythical relic that is known to drip the blood of the saints. The Bloodstone is a family heirloom that originally belongs to Radu's father, the king of the vampires (played by "Phantasm's" Angus Scrimm). The movie starts off with Radu murdering his father and taking the Bloodstone by force.

Another unique characteristic of the movie and its sequels is Radu's use of "shadow flying." Radu is able to use this technique to go/move anywhere through the shadows. He also is able to sort of mutate and reproduce tiny "subspecies" versions of himself. Despite the film's low budget, along with the fact that the actual subspecie demons look very superficial, the actors do an incredible job. Finally, the film is shot in Romania/Transylvania within a real castle along with several ancient ruins. Thus, "Subspecies" is a must-see for real vampire lovers due to its originality and inherently unique qualities.

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