First, I must admit to being a Vampire!slut. It must be in my blood, (bad pun). I'd read about Demon Under Glass a few years ago and had completely forgotten until yesterday when I found it on sale.
Now - in all fairness - it isn't a terrible movie, obviously low budget, but I'd expected that. The acting was enjoyable; face it kiddies, Simon stole the show. I also appreciated the character McKay and his struggles with violating his Hippocratic Oath, this is especially apparent when Simon rips off his caduceus toward the end. Dr. Bassett (Jack Donner) had a fairly interesting role throughout the film that was overshadowed, on my part, by my preoccupation as to where in the bloody world I'd seen his face before.
My only criticism is that the movie was a bit too slow and the police officer's involvement seemed superficial at best. Also, it was terribly apparent to me that it was Simon who was the puppet master; a creature of survival, in his own words. Nonetheless, the minor blood play, brief sexual activity, and wonderful moment where Simon *dips* Joe McKay in an embrace that positively screamed 'gothic romance novel' had me beaming (unfortunately t'was only a dream).
Overall, if you're interested in the subject matter... I'd say it's worth the 111 minutes.
Now - in all fairness - it isn't a terrible movie, obviously low budget, but I'd expected that. The acting was enjoyable; face it kiddies, Simon stole the show. I also appreciated the character McKay and his struggles with violating his Hippocratic Oath, this is especially apparent when Simon rips off his caduceus toward the end. Dr. Bassett (Jack Donner) had a fairly interesting role throughout the film that was overshadowed, on my part, by my preoccupation as to where in the bloody world I'd seen his face before.
My only criticism is that the movie was a bit too slow and the police officer's involvement seemed superficial at best. Also, it was terribly apparent to me that it was Simon who was the puppet master; a creature of survival, in his own words. Nonetheless, the minor blood play, brief sexual activity, and wonderful moment where Simon *dips* Joe McKay in an embrace that positively screamed 'gothic romance novel' had me beaming (unfortunately t'was only a dream).
Overall, if you're interested in the subject matter... I'd say it's worth the 111 minutes.