Blu-ray Review: VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE! (2024)

VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE!

Directed by:  Michael Stasko

Distributed by:  Cleopatra Entertainment / MVD Entertainment

 I had no idea what to expect from VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE! when it showed up for review.  The title was funny, but I have seen enough of these low budget horror comedies to know to be cautious.  Most of them are not funny at all, and are just hard to watch.  I am happy to say that VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE! blew away my expectations.  This is honestly the most fun I've had watching a horror film this year.  Before I go any further, here is the basic plot synopsis from the Cleopatra Films website:

In VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE, Dracula has devised his most dastardly plan yet, turning the residents of the small town of Marlow into his personal army of vampire zombies! A motley crew consisting of a grizzled detective, a skeptical rookie cop, a chain-smoking greaser and a determined young woman band together to save the world.

 I did not know what to expect going into this film. What I got was an amazing homage to old sci-fi and horror films from the 1950's, mixed with a vampire film, mixed with a zombie film, with an abundant amount of practical effects and gore!   I'll be honest, I was not expecting the amount of blood and gore in this one, although it was usually very comical in nature.  

 The film is shot in black and white and is an amazing homage to the old sci-fi/horror creature films, including the intentional scenes where you can see the strings holding up bats and spaceships.  This is done on purpose, of course, because this is a comedy for sure.   Horror comedies can really be hit or miss, as normally those two polar opposite genres don't really mix well for the most part.  If you can find one that does it perfectly, you have a gem of a film on your hands.  I am glad to say that this film blended these elements perfectly and made for one heck of an enjoyable film.   Very seldom to I laugh out loud when watching a comedy film by myself, but I caught myself doing just that on numerous occasions while watching this one. 

 As an exact opposite to the comedic value, this film has tons of blood and gore as I mentioned before.  They are mostly all practical effects and are done very well.   You'll see people exploding, having holes blown threw them, and even being cut completely in half.  Of course, in the spirit of a comedy film, the guy that gets cut in half continues to fight one of the good guys, or at least his lower half continues to fight!  Seeing just the legs of a man in a fight was not something I was expecting to see in my lifetime, but  here we are! 

 I honestly cannot recommend this movie enough. I can't remember the last time I had this much fun with a film and this will be one I revisit and show friends for years to come. 

 This film is set for physical DVD/BD release on January 20th and will come with the following special features:

* Audio Commentary

* Deleted Scenes

* Promotional Clips

* Slide Show

* Trailers

  Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this one for sure!

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