Vampires, also known as Abandon, is a 1986 horror film directed by Len Anthony and starring Duane Jones, John Bly, Jackie James, Orly Benyar, Kit Jones, and Robin Michaels; it was the final film of Duane Jones.[1] The cinematographer was Ernest Dickerson, who later worked with Spike Lee and directed some episodes of horror TV show The Walking Dead.[2]
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| Directed by | Len Anthony |
| Written by | Len Anthony James Harrigan |
| Produced by | Len Anthony |
| Starring | Orly Benyar John Bly Jackie James Duane Jones Kit Jones Robin Michaels |
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Running time | 61 minutes |
| Language | English |
The plot concerns mysterious events at a private girls' school in which the students' life-energy is drained by a mad scientist's machine. Subsequently the film was retitled Abandon and included in a double bill on VHS with Anthony's later film Fright House, under the title of the latter movie.[3][4] It was released on DVD in 2016.[5]
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Critical reception edit
HorrorNews.net called it "completely and utterly forgettable".[6] ComingSoon.net were equally critical, calling it a "bizarre, barely watchable direct-to-video mess".[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "DVD Review: VAMPIRES". Coming Soon. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Connor, John. "80's Horror Rarity VAMPIRES Hits DVD in May". Quiet Earth. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "'80S FILM VAMPIRES, STARRING DUANE JONES, REACHES DVD IN MAY". joblo.com. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ Phil, Wheat. "'Murderous Intent / Fright House' Review (Vinegar Syndrome)". Nerdly. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Len Anthony's 'Vampires' Takes a Bite Out of DVD This May". Horror-Movies.ca. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Film Review: Vampires (1986)". HorrorNews.Net. 24 March 2019.
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