Post by Silver on Aug 11, 2007 16:02:57 GMT -5
Original copyright year: 1985
Run length: 80 Minutes
Cast:
D – Michael McConnohie
Doris Lang – Barabara Goodson
Lamika – Lara Cody
Reiganse – Kerrigan Mahan
Dan Lang – Karen Prell
*Any character name not given is only since one of the actors who did additional voices were responsible and therefore I am unable to say who voiced who
Edie Mirman (additional voices)
Steve Kramer (additional voices)
Joyce Kurtz (additional voices)
Kirk Thorntaon (additional voices)
Jeff Winkless (additional voices)
Steve Bulen (additional voices)
Tom Wyner (additional voices)
Synopses:
The general idea of this movie/series (see VHD books) is that a dhampir named D is stuck on the border between his humanity and his vampire blood. D is the most infamous vampire hunter in the business, traveling the world, never turning down a request for aid, which, in my opinion, is his greatest weakness.
In this particular movie, which is based – very loosely – off the first book in the series, we are introduced to a girl named Doris Lang, who is struck with an all-too familiar dilemma in vamp movies: the most powerful vampire in the area (in this case Count Magnus Lee) wants her to be his bride.
Prologue: THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN THE DISTANT FUTURE.
WHEN MUTANTS AND DEMONS SLITHER THROUGH A WORLD OF DARKNESS.
In the beginning we come upon Doris stalking through tall grass on what is assumed to be her farm. Special attention is paid to note both her cross and her breasts – two features that play massive, if pointless, roles. As she comes upon what appear to be dinosaur-like creatures munching on her crops, a hand-held trigger is pressed and the area is lit up like a soccer field, startling the creature; Doris takes this opportunity to take aim and fire, blasting a hole through the creature’s neck. In retaliation it turns and spits a substance that looks to be either blood or juice from the fruit it was eating… either way a chase ensues, with Doris calling for her trusty horse Luke. Once upon Luke she begins to fire again and again taking out the top of the creature’s head. She dismounts to reassure herself it is dead, turns her back – and it pops to life, killing Luke. Doris whips out a seemingly magical whip and finally kills the creature… then of course a werewolf comes out of nowhere, finishes off Luke and rips off Doris’ cross. Falling back in terror, Doris finds herself staring up at a tall figure on a rocky outcropping before her. As she realizes what he is she tells him to “go away” and then clues into the fact that her cross is gone – so she tries to shoot him, to no avail.
After grring and arring, showing off his fangs, the vampire says: “Permit me to introduce myself, I am Count Magnus Lee, at your service. And since you seem fit to take it upon yourself to trespass in my domain I must take payment…” (Fade to title).
[Insert scenes of abandoned futuristic buildings and weird creatures]
And finally we are introduced to “D”.
Doris stands in the middle of a road as the wind wails around her and D approaches upon his cyborg horse.
Doris: I take it you’re a hunter for hire!
D: [silence]
Doris: Well answer me! You can talk can’t you?
D: [silence]
Doris: “Quite a fancy sword you’ve got there, do you know how to use it or is it just for show?” [Proceeds to attack, he dodges, she commends him, then attacks again with her whip, ensnaring him in a purple version of what look like cat-o-nine-tails; he appears to magically break them and send her reeling back]
As D begins to walk away she calls out “Wait, you’re a special kind of hunter aren’t you, a vampire hunter. Please sir, don’t go. I apologize for attacking you without just cause. I had to make certain you weren’t a coward like so many of the others. If you let me I’d like to hire you, I need someone like you. [Pulls down necklace/collar-thing] Look, this is where Magnus Lee kissed me.”
D: [turns, and roughly examines her neck] What’s your name?
Doris: “My name’s Doris Lang. Do you think you’ll be able to help me? Don’t worry, I can pay for it. I don’t have much in the way of money but I can give you three meals a day, and you can sleep with me if you want to.”
D: So when did the vampire bite you?
Doris: You are a vampire hunter, aren’t you? I knew it! Please, won’t you help me?
Now, once must realize that Doris is limited in her choices, she can either hire help, become a vampire, or kill herself; but, as the casual observer may wonder… what worth is there, really, in sleeping with a woman already on her way to becoming a vampire when you’re a vampire hunter? Isn’t there some sort of hypocrisy in that offer?
With “witty dialogue” such as this throughout the movie, how could one dare lose interest? I have to admit that for an ‘80’s movie the music is half-decent and very dependant upon the situation; it compliments the rest of the picture better than the artwork. The anime style is so obvious of the times – think Dragon Ball with vampires… and girls’ whose underwear is constantly visible.
Michael McConnohie’s dry voice, although lacking in response, lends to D’s air of standoffishness – counteracted by The Hand’s sarcasm and humour. Which brings us to another key player in the movie: The Hand.
The Hand is a parasite that appears to be D’s constant companion. The Hand acts as sometimes narrator to D’s adventures, and a constant source of background information; he seems to know everything there is about D.
The Hand makes the entire movie worthwhile.
The movie plays out as one would expect, with a rather pointless nudity scene somewhere in the middle… again, very reminiscent of the ‘80’s. All in all, a definite must-see, if only for the vampire factor… and then you’ll watch it again just for The Hand. A third time will be required, to catch all the weird shit you missed the forst two times, and then a fourth time just to laugh at it all.
Fun Fact:
- Magnus Lee is a tip’o’the hat to Christopher Lee
And that’s today’s review kids…
P.S Thanks again to Dark for the dvd copy: one of the best X-mas prezies EVER!
Run length: 80 Minutes
Cast:
D – Michael McConnohie
Doris Lang – Barabara Goodson
Lamika – Lara Cody
Reiganse – Kerrigan Mahan
Dan Lang – Karen Prell
*Any character name not given is only since one of the actors who did additional voices were responsible and therefore I am unable to say who voiced who
Edie Mirman (additional voices)
Steve Kramer (additional voices)
Joyce Kurtz (additional voices)
Kirk Thorntaon (additional voices)
Jeff Winkless (additional voices)
Steve Bulen (additional voices)
Tom Wyner (additional voices)
Synopses:
The general idea of this movie/series (see VHD books) is that a dhampir named D is stuck on the border between his humanity and his vampire blood. D is the most infamous vampire hunter in the business, traveling the world, never turning down a request for aid, which, in my opinion, is his greatest weakness.
In this particular movie, which is based – very loosely – off the first book in the series, we are introduced to a girl named Doris Lang, who is struck with an all-too familiar dilemma in vamp movies: the most powerful vampire in the area (in this case Count Magnus Lee) wants her to be his bride.
Prologue: THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN THE DISTANT FUTURE.
WHEN MUTANTS AND DEMONS SLITHER THROUGH A WORLD OF DARKNESS.
In the beginning we come upon Doris stalking through tall grass on what is assumed to be her farm. Special attention is paid to note both her cross and her breasts – two features that play massive, if pointless, roles. As she comes upon what appear to be dinosaur-like creatures munching on her crops, a hand-held trigger is pressed and the area is lit up like a soccer field, startling the creature; Doris takes this opportunity to take aim and fire, blasting a hole through the creature’s neck. In retaliation it turns and spits a substance that looks to be either blood or juice from the fruit it was eating… either way a chase ensues, with Doris calling for her trusty horse Luke. Once upon Luke she begins to fire again and again taking out the top of the creature’s head. She dismounts to reassure herself it is dead, turns her back – and it pops to life, killing Luke. Doris whips out a seemingly magical whip and finally kills the creature… then of course a werewolf comes out of nowhere, finishes off Luke and rips off Doris’ cross. Falling back in terror, Doris finds herself staring up at a tall figure on a rocky outcropping before her. As she realizes what he is she tells him to “go away” and then clues into the fact that her cross is gone – so she tries to shoot him, to no avail.
After grring and arring, showing off his fangs, the vampire says: “Permit me to introduce myself, I am Count Magnus Lee, at your service. And since you seem fit to take it upon yourself to trespass in my domain I must take payment…” (Fade to title).
[Insert scenes of abandoned futuristic buildings and weird creatures]
And finally we are introduced to “D”.
Doris stands in the middle of a road as the wind wails around her and D approaches upon his cyborg horse.
Doris: I take it you’re a hunter for hire!
D: [silence]
Doris: Well answer me! You can talk can’t you?
D: [silence]
Doris: “Quite a fancy sword you’ve got there, do you know how to use it or is it just for show?” [Proceeds to attack, he dodges, she commends him, then attacks again with her whip, ensnaring him in a purple version of what look like cat-o-nine-tails; he appears to magically break them and send her reeling back]
As D begins to walk away she calls out “Wait, you’re a special kind of hunter aren’t you, a vampire hunter. Please sir, don’t go. I apologize for attacking you without just cause. I had to make certain you weren’t a coward like so many of the others. If you let me I’d like to hire you, I need someone like you. [Pulls down necklace/collar-thing] Look, this is where Magnus Lee kissed me.”
D: [turns, and roughly examines her neck] What’s your name?
Doris: “My name’s Doris Lang. Do you think you’ll be able to help me? Don’t worry, I can pay for it. I don’t have much in the way of money but I can give you three meals a day, and you can sleep with me if you want to.”
D: So when did the vampire bite you?
Doris: You are a vampire hunter, aren’t you? I knew it! Please, won’t you help me?
Now, once must realize that Doris is limited in her choices, she can either hire help, become a vampire, or kill herself; but, as the casual observer may wonder… what worth is there, really, in sleeping with a woman already on her way to becoming a vampire when you’re a vampire hunter? Isn’t there some sort of hypocrisy in that offer?
With “witty dialogue” such as this throughout the movie, how could one dare lose interest? I have to admit that for an ‘80’s movie the music is half-decent and very dependant upon the situation; it compliments the rest of the picture better than the artwork. The anime style is so obvious of the times – think Dragon Ball with vampires… and girls’ whose underwear is constantly visible.
Michael McConnohie’s dry voice, although lacking in response, lends to D’s air of standoffishness – counteracted by The Hand’s sarcasm and humour. Which brings us to another key player in the movie: The Hand.
The Hand is a parasite that appears to be D’s constant companion. The Hand acts as sometimes narrator to D’s adventures, and a constant source of background information; he seems to know everything there is about D.
The Hand makes the entire movie worthwhile.
The movie plays out as one would expect, with a rather pointless nudity scene somewhere in the middle… again, very reminiscent of the ‘80’s. All in all, a definite must-see, if only for the vampire factor… and then you’ll watch it again just for The Hand. A third time will be required, to catch all the weird shit you missed the forst two times, and then a fourth time just to laugh at it all.
Fun Fact:
- Magnus Lee is a tip’o’the hat to Christopher Lee
And that’s today’s review kids…
P.S Thanks again to Dark for the dvd copy: one of the best X-mas prezies EVER!