Vlad (2003)
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30% of users liked it
(1,166 ratings)
Directed by former CIA officer Michael Sellers, Vlad chronicles the far-reaching consequences of a professor's (Child's Play veteran Brad Dourif) request that his students visit the tomb of the infamous Vlad Drakul (aka Vlad the Impaler). Known as one of the cruelest figures in world… More Directed by former CIA officer Michael Sellers, Vlad chronicles the far-reaching consequences of a professor's (Child's Play veteran Brad Dourif) request that his students visit the tomb of the infamous Vlad Drakul (aka Vlad the Impaler). Known as one of the cruelest figures in world history, Drakul's reputation for dismembering his victims ultimately led to the belief that he himself may have been a vampire -- he was, in fact, the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula. With this in mind, four foreign-exchange students, along with their Romanian tour guide (Billy Zane), venture into the bowels of Drakul's final resting place. When the students come into contact with a legendary necklace, they realize that its rumored ability to traverse throughout time and space is no myth. Vlad features performances from Kam Heskin, Monica Davidescu, Nicholas Irons, and Paul Popowich. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael D. Sellers, Michael Sellers
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 10, 2004 Wide
- On DVD
- Oct 19, 2004
- Studio
- Terra Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Luke Sader, Hollywood Reporter
It boasts enough camp, skin and 15th century flashbacks of torment to make it fitting fodder for campus screens.
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Shot stylishly on location in Romania, and its authentic locales are its strongest asset, but its trite framing story and stilted, colorless dialogue lend themselves to unintended humor.
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Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com
The horror aspects are dark and hard-hitting without being gratuitous.
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Jon Strickland, L.A. Weekly
It all adds up to pleasantly nonsensical mayhem.
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Cast
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Francesco Quinn
as Vlad
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Billy Zane
as Adrian
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Brad Dourif
as Radescu
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Paul Popowich
as Jeff
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Kam Heskin
as Alexa
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Nicholas Irons
as Justin
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Iva Hasperger
as Ilona
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Emil Hostina
as Mircea
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Monica Davidescu
as Linsey
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Mircea Stoian
as Cladiu
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Andrea Macelaru
as Stefana
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Alan Pang
as Petre
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Alexandra Velniciuc
as Andrea
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Zoltan Butuc
as Grandfather
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Guy Simer
as Ilie
- Brad Quinn
