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Dampyr

2022
5
Director: 
Riccardo Chemello

SYNOPSIS: 

Balkans, 1992. A cruel war is underway. Harlan Draka is a Dampyr, half human and half vampire, but he doesn't know it. Soon he will have to confront his powers to destroy a terrible Master of the Night.

REVIEW: 

Dampyr – When Leather Jackets and Brooding Glares Save the World

What do you get when you mix a brooding half-vampire hero, a war-torn Eastern European setting, and more leather than a 2000s rock concert? Dampyr, of course — the movie adaptation of the Italian comic that dares to ask, "What if Blade had an emo cousin who just discovered his powers… and feelings?"

The plot is delightfully familiar: Harlan is part-human, part-vampire, and 100% allergic to joy. He teams up with a grumpy soldier and a suspiciously stylish blonde vampire (because even monsters have fashion sense), to fight an ancient evil that looks like it just walked off the set of a low-budget Lord of the Rings spin-off.

The tone? Darker than your ex’s playlist. The dialogue? So intense it might burst a blood vessel. And the CGI? Well, let’s just say it’s... passionate.

But don’t get us wrong — Dampyr has its charm. It’s a gothic B-movie buffet served with serious face and zero irony, which makes it perfect for a fun watch with friends, a few drinks, and running commentary. Bonus points if you take a shot every time someone stares dramatically into the distance.

Post by Miluna V on 03/05/2025 - 14:16
Tags: 
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