Review of Stake Land (2010) by Ashish G — 05 Apr 2015

Very close to a zombie movie, with the only real difference is that they don't eat you, if you are bit you don't turn, and they require a different method to be killed. Now I don't know anything about vampires and how they have to be killed, but through the heart with wooden stake does ring a bell.

It has some good scares, is tense and thrilling throughout, and the vampires look quite good. The story is good, the pace and cinematography are good too, and the characters are well developed. The 'Brotherhood' are always in the back of your mind, and are mor deadly than even the vampires.

It doesn't really make sense that this group of religious men would be so evil, but considering the time it's understandable. But some things like dropping vampires from the helicopters, and having the one brother who turned being capable of thinking and talking and remembering people was kinda a dumb addition, as I think having one of the two is better than having both, although I personally prefer the mindless type.

I was waiting of the pregnant women to have her water break at the wrong time, but then she gets taken, and when they chase her I assume they will save her, but she dies! This defiantly has it's unexpected moments, and it all works out really well.

The ending is good and leaves room for a sequel, and finishes it off well. Overall good movie, first real vampire movie I have seen, not like the most of them, but I prefer the zombie ones far more. Well done but has some flaws.