In 2000 Director Jeffrey Arsenault and Writer Kevin J. Lindenmuth produced a sci-fi horror flick that exploitation films fans will reveal in. Now over 25 years later Visual Vengeance are giving this little known film a chance to live forever on physical media with their deluxe Blu-ray release.
Synopsis: Violet is a vampire with a taste for both men and women. One of her targets is a young man, named Chuck, whom she picks up in a bar, wines him, frightens him and eventually excites him into her bed.
In all honesty the story is a bit thin and the acting isn't spectacular. The film runs under 1 hour. So there is not a lot of padding to try to make this more than what it should be. That's a goo thing. With these kind of releases fans are not watching for spectacular storyline and wonderful special effects. So if you love these kind of films, you'll get a kick out of it.
Visual Vengeance have transferred Date with a Vampire to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in the original full screen format in 1.33:1 aspect ratio. This Blu-ray transfer comes from a new SD master from original tape elements. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Of course while this is an HD transfer if comes from the SD elements. So the quality of this picture is decent, but not amazing. We are used to crystal clarity of HD and UltraHD in this generation so this feels a bit off. But for people who grew up on VHS quality, this is retro. In addition to retro video quality, Visual Vengeance put tons of bonus features on this release. Take a look at what is included.
Bonus Features:
* Commentary with director Jeffrey Arsenault
* Interview with director Jeffrey Arsenault
* Interview with screenwriter Kevin J. Lindenmuth
* Interview with actress Cynthia Polakovich
* Interview with ‘Basement Vampire’ actor Joe Zaso
* Location Manager Nathan Thompson: Date With a Vampire Memories
* Buckingham Manor Location Video with Nathan Thompson
* Image Gallery
* Original Trailer
* Bonus Film: Blood Craving (2002)
* Blood Craving Commentary with director Jeffrey Arsenault
* Blood Craving Interview with director Jeffrey Arsenault
* Blood Craving Image Gallery
* Blood Craving: Original First Draft Trailers
* After Midnight Entertainment: Trailer Reel
* Visual Vengeance trailers
* Reversible sleeve featuring new Blood Craving art
* Folded mini-poster
* 'Stick Your Own' VHS Sticker set
* Limited Edition O-Card by Rick Melton - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
One thing is for sure Visual Vengeance never skimps on the bonus features. With an audio commentary, interviews, featurettes and even a bonus film. Plus the poster, reversible artwork and even the cool VHS Sticker set. These are really cool bonuses. I just wish the film was a bit better. The bonus features is where this release truly shines.
No matter where you live in the world it doesn't matter you can own Date with a Vampire. Visual Vengeance made this Blu-ray Region Free so anyone, anywhere can own this Blu-ray. So if you would like to add this Blu-ray to your collection head over to MVD Shop ort Amazon and order your copy today.
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