(This review may contain spoilers).
I personally had a few issues with this film, but my friend did quite like it, so it’s probably a matter of perspective.
The blurb of the film did sound pretty interesting, though I’ve seen a number of films with similar plots. The starting scene was particularly effective, but after that, I did struggle to relate to the characters. I found the acting to be a little over-the-top.
Although there were some jumpy scenes in the film, I felt there were too few of those. By the end of the film, the only surprises really came from the supernatural appearances, rather than the plot itself.
It was interesting to see Juliet Landau in something other than Buffy. Although I recognised her appearance, the character she played was so different, I couldn’t see her as Drusilla at all.
The lighting and sound were used to good effect in this film – I just feel that the storyline was too confusing. Things happened that there was little explanation for – one moment, the two main characters are arguing; the next scene, they’ve separated.
I’m not sure this film is one I’d watch again. I do think there was a lot of potential, though, and if it was remade, I would watch it.
Ink of Blood 