Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

R

1989

1h 44m

Horror

Comedy

Western

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Not as funny as the premise might suggest.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Anthony Hickox

Director

David Carradine

Mardulak

Jim Metzler

David

Morgan Brittany

Sarah

Maxwell Caulfield

Shane

M. Emmet Walsh

Mort

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A lively and limber movie.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 17, 2021

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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

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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: Dan Ireland, Jack Lorenz
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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