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The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

This story concerns a modern-day vampire who suffers from amnesia after being hit by a car. Otherwise unscratched, she can only remember that her name is Angela. The man who ran her over invites her into his home to let her recover. Though he wants to take her to a doctor, she adamantly refuses to go...Though nobody uses the "V word" in this movie, there is no question that Angela is a vampire. But she differs from the traditional kind that turns to dust when exposed to sunlight. All she needs are dark glasses! She also wears a necklace with a small cross. There are some people who might have doubts, and question if she's a 'real vampire'. In folklore, of course, there were many varieties of vampires. Some of them could certainly wander out by day, though their powers were diminished. So, Angela must be one of those other kinds... And if there are still questions, then ask yourself if a 'real vampire' can suffer from amnesia?? In any case, Lilliana Cabal gives a very convincing performance as the troubled young Angela discovering who (and what) she really is.Some other convincing performances are given by the supporting actors who get bitten by Angela to keep them in line. They now know Angela's intentions but are powerless to stop her.All in all, the story holds together well. Some good suspenseful moments! Though no place names are mentioned, it is clear from the vehicle license plates that this was filmed in Utah.

Don't be put off by the lurid cover of this film as its not frightening and its certainly not gory, it gets a 12 certificate in the UK. What it does have is a sort of fascination, its the sort of film that just plods along drawing you with it wanting to know what's going to happen next. Liliana Cabal is one of those women who isn't pretty but definitely has an attraction; perhaps because I'm a forty something viewer and she appeals to my age group, but she makes a credible vampire. You can believe in the men she picks up being attracted to her. I was surprised to see this film was released in 2001 as it must have been made in the early 80s, the reference to Star Wars puts it this side of 1977 obviously. I would say if you're a collector of the genre like me then this is worth having for its curiosity value, the tale of a vampire stumbling into a suburban lifestyle and trying to survive in it, somewhat more believable than Blade!

Angela, a vampire, is hit by a car while hitchhiking on the side of the road. This in turn causes her to become amnesiac. Roger, the guy who hit her, offers to let her stay at his place until she regains her memory since she refuses to be checked into a hospital. Throughout the course of her stay they fall in love, but little does Roger know that Angela harbours a dark and deadly secret. There isn't a whole lot to say about this one other than it's pretty average quality and goes against just about every vampire myth there is imaginable. Some of the major contradictions this film contains are: 1. Angela wears a cross necklace, which in the folklore is supposed to burn the vampire's skin if touched. In this case, it does absolutely nothing. 2. When a vampire is exposed to sunlight they immediately catch fire. In this case, Angela merely puts on a pair of sunglasses and 3. She suffers from amnesia...I know that that is what makes the whole film (her being amnesiac and therefore needing someone to care for her) but she's a vampire, and I had always assumed vampires couldn't suffer the same "damages" a normal human can. Ah well, overall it was an OK film, but I wouldn't rush out to the store to get it. 5/10

This is possibly the worst movie I have ever had the displeasure of sitting through. There really isn't too much you can say about this movie, apart from the fact that the acting left a lot to be desired, and the storyline (if it can be called that) was vague and completely uninspiring. A supposed "horror" movie, this left me feeling disappointed, and like this should be classed as a comedy of errors more than anything else. The horror/vampire genre has produced many a good film (Interview With A Vampire, Dracula etc), but just as many really bad films, this possibly being the worst of them. Please avoid this at all costs!