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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

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An engineer (Jim Metzler) comes to a Western town with his wife (Morgan Brittany) to fix a vampire's (David Carradine) artificial-plasma plant.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A lively and limber movie. Rated: 3/4 Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Steve Dread Central If you're longing for the days when vampire movies weren't so long-in-the-tooth and are in serious need of a good time, then set yourself up with a visit to the small town of Purgatory. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 1, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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derek w Takes that formula that made later Hammer movies popular adds a portion of humour , the result is at times cheesy or other times suspenseful and despite the plot going for a bit of a wander midstream (which could be an editing thing) it is a satisfying watch . Not hardcore vampire but if you like the genre it does just about work. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review David W A fun light horror, comedy, western mash-up with some good gags and a cast who seem to be really enjoying themselves. Screen legends Bruce Campbell and David Carradine are both on fine form and put in enjoyable turns. The director keeps the script moving along with both pace and an eye for comedy. I very much enjoyed this and would recommend it to anyone who fancies a likeably daft vampire movie that doesn't take itself at all seriously and thankfully doesn't have the usual teen angst. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/22 Full Review robert p This movie *tried* to be funny, but no ha ha ha's from me. It went on and on and wouldn't stop meandering from one plot line to another. Even the good actors in this movie who have gone on to greater things, can't help a movie with no plot!! P.S. who can stand a movie when they play the same old music over and over again for one hour and 45 minutes, certainly not me!! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Slightly camp with its delivery, this perfectly sets up the fact it's a comedy - especially as its Vampires living in one of the sunniest climates in the world! It has a b-movie quality to it though. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member A wacky vampire tale. One of, if not the first time I saw things like wooden bullets and using synthetic blood and suntan lotion to be out in the sun. Plus Bruce Campbell and David Carradine, how can you go wrong? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as funny as the premise might suggest. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An engineer (Jim Metzler) comes to a Western town with his wife (Morgan Brittany) to fix a vampire's (David Carradine) artificial-plasma plant.
Director
Anthony Hickox
Producer
Jefferson Richard
Screenwriter
Anthony Hickox
Production Co
Vestron Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Comedy, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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