Review of Byzantium (2013) by Ritchie B — 26 Mar 2016

Great story. It serves its purpose as a one off with no need for fleshing out, even though much is left to the imagination as far was wondering why such a "shrine" exists, for example, or what is the history of "The Brotherhood".

About that shrine, I found it intriguing that such a fantastical and ominous facility would exist on an island outpost far from human habitation. It isn't a device used in any other vampire myth or story of which I am aware.

There are no scares here, only drama and dark fantasy. It's nearer the art house end of the horror spectrum. I do recommend it.