Modern Vampires (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Revenant, Revenant - Sie kommen in der Nacht, Revenant: Vampiros modernos, Sie kommen bei Nacht, Vampiros Modernos, Vamps
Director: Richard Elfman
Writer: Matthew Bright
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: MUSE/Wyman, Muse Productions, Storm Entertainment
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Romance, Thriller, Tv Movie
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 1990s, blood, gun fight, killing, los angeles, california, vampire, vampire hunter (slayer), van helsing
Story
In Los Angeles, Count Dracula runs an underground club while a rogue vampire named Nico terrorizes the streets by slashing victims. Dallas, a former protégé of Dracula's, returns to town and becomes involved with Nico despite his gang's disapproval. Meanwhile, Van Helsing, a Viennese vampire hunter, arrives in LA and hires the Crips gang to help him track down vampires. They capture Nico but Dallas intervenes and offers to lead them to Dracula if they spare her life. This sets up an impending confrontation between Dracula, Van Helsing, and Dallas.
Summary
Modern Vampires (1998) is a TV movie directed by Richard Elfman that blends horror, comedy, action, and romance. Set in the vibrant and dangerous streets of 1990s Los Angeles, it features an updated take on Dracula who now runs a hideous club scene while battling rogue vampires. The film follows Van Helsing's quest to eliminate these creatures with the assistance of local gangs, leading to a series of violent encounters and unexpected alliances among the vampire community.
