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It's ok if you like B rated horror movies., 10 March 2002
Author: Steve Johnson (mjohnson55@cinci.rr.com) from Hamilton, Ohio

Yeah, I seen this movie a few months ago, and I really did not have any big expectations for this film it was ok but not great. This is the type of movie you will most likely want to watch if it's late... and you're too wasted to care what's on that late. (I first thought what the hell am I watching when I first seen it.)but it was kind of entertaining seeing the guy who played Batman from the old tv series. The two girl vampires were hot even if there was really no nude scenes in it. The trick to watching this movie is to not have huge expectations, and just watch it for what it really is: a enjoyable (under the right circumstances) movie and leave it at that.

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Good Clean Fun!, 19 July 2001
Author: RJ from Los Angeles California

Well let see, It's not full of blood and guts, it's not really scary, it's not sexual by any means, hmmmmmmm seems to me that a movie of this nature would be a good thing for kids and for people that are just wanting to get away from the garbage out in the video market today.

I believe that this movie is one of a kind. It has some cute parts to it, and, it has the venerable Adam West back in a Batman-esque kind of role. Being serious and over the top as he was in so many Batman shows of days forgotten.

Johny, Trevor, and Carmen were funny and enjoyable, as well as Sidney and Debra . I think for children this would be a cute and enjoyable movie and something parents ought to look into.

RJ

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5 out of 8 people found the following comment useful :-
It's ok if you like B rated horror movies., 10 March 2002
Author: Steve Johnson (mjohnson55@cinci.rr.com) from Hamilton, Ohio

Yeah, I seen this movie a few months ago, and I really did not have any big expectations for this film it was ok but not great. This is the type of movie you will most likely want to watch if it's late... and you're too wasted to care what's on that late. (I first thought what the hell am I watching when I first seen it.)but it was kind of entertaining seeing the guy who played Batman from the old tv series. The two girl vampires were hot even if there was really no nude scenes in it. The trick to watching this movie is to not have huge expectations, and just watch it for what it really is: a enjoyable (under the right circumstances) movie and leave it at that.

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just when you thought adam west couldn't get any lower..., 20 June 2001
Author: tripperM from earth

you know i love "B" films if you've read any of my posts, but THIS was a "T" film. "T" for tripe! i thought it might get better as it went along but it didn't. the cinematography (if you can call it that) was amature, the story line was minimal, and the acting -pardon the pun- SUCKED! big time! i mean it felt like it might even turn into a soft porn flick with the way the lack-of-acting and camera work was done, but not even...

if you want a good "B" vamp film, rent razorblade smile. now that was fun. i only thank god that i work at blockbuster and didn't have to pay for a rental of this really hideous flick.

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
Take a deeper Look, 24 April 2001
Author: ecsangel11_2000 from United States

I thought that this was a pretty good movie. I rented it expecting something sleazy but got a terrific movie with a good hidden meaning. Once you get passed the cover and know that your not going to get a T&A flick it is great. I thought it was a good coming of age film and I liked what was really being said. I defiantly think that the producer has some definite potential to make some more quality films. It took me watching it twice to appreciate it but it was worth it, but with the cover that was slapped on it I can understand how it might be misleading. So I suggest you give it a try.

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Dont judge a book by its cover, 4 August 2001
Author: poison2811

This is a great film. For many reasons this film deserves to be seen, first of all there is humor in it which for me makes it an easy film to watch. While there are lots of things happening that are not so funny like vampires taking over your home the funny remarks from the cast make it fun. Each charactor is great with a unique sence of humor and can easly be identified with. Then there is a deeper side to it. which afterwards made me really think. Granted i rented this with my boyfriend his wanting to get it because of the carmen cover which makes you think t&a made me not like it but afterwards it was worth the rental fee. This film is sort of like, weekend at bernies meets interview with the vampire. The funny easygoing film with the serious plot. So anywho mad props for the guys that did this and go rent it for yourself insted of believing what everyone else has to say.

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Beach movie injokes in American Vamppire, 2 February 2009
6/10
Author: wamwatcher from United States

I come down on the side of this movie is a fun time-waster, but maybe my age is showing in that I noticed in three pages of comments about this film (apparently the Carmen Electra cover had a lot to do with that) No One has mentioned the ton of references to the old William Asher/AIP Beach Movies -- starting with Frankie & Dee - The Vampire "Moondoggie" AKA "Count Eric Von Zipper" (that was MY biggest laff watching this) - The Big Kahuna actually hearkens back to Gidget.

Carmen does show skin but not as much as any male viewer would like. Daisy Torme looks great in a bikini so why are most of her jobs voice work? No justice in my world.

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Funny, not super dooper funny, but funny, 28 January 2008
5/10
Author: dragon_grimm from United States

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I have got to tell you I disagree with the review I read here already. The movie starts off a little confusing as to whether or not they are trying to be a serious vampire movie but if you watch you will come to find out it is not. I mean if you have not already figured out this is a comedy once the vampire slayer (The Big Kahuna Adam West) shows up you should have no doubts. I do not think this movie is super great fun and it definitely did not play to it's assets (i.e. Carmen Electra's body and Adam West in a hawaiian shirt). They should have definitely had more fun with that. It's a so-so vampire comedy with large lapses between funny's. If you get a chance to watch this movie for free and you really have some time to kill with nothing else to do then check it out, but really you should find something else to do.

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Like having the life sucked out of you in 90 minutes, but..., 29 August 2007
3/10
Author: naranjas from Hollywood

Like having the life sucked out of you in 90 minutes, but the comedy audio track on the DVD is funny. Two members of the Groundlings Improv Troupe send up this hideous film on the alternate sound track a la Mystery Science Three Thousand. This and this alone makes it worth renting. However to really enjoy the comedy track you need to watch the movie without it first - a scary, not in the good way, endeavor! Otherwise bad acting, bad directing, bad boom micing plague this badly written film. It's also painful to watch Adam West sell himself out for a few bucks in a small supporting role. Carmen Electra with all her wiles can't save even a minute of this mess.

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I Laughed So Hard Tears Started Rolling!, 28 February 2007
10/10
Author: liberalgems from Baltimore, Maryland

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This is absolutely the most humorous vampire movie you will ever see! It's deliberately campy, but doesn't go overboard! The acting, overall, is surprisingly good! Even Adam West looks great!

I enjoyed the premise of the story where a bunch of beach bum vampires need a place to stay for the summer! Another amusing aspect of this hilarious tale is when the main characters's hormones start to surge because his girlfriend now wants to spend the summer "with him alone!" But he can't do so with a bunch of partying vampires hanging around the house! Before this quandary, he just accepted the fact the beach bums were here to stay. Now, with his hormones surging, he gets the courage-up to give those pushy vamps the boot!

If you have a good sense of humor for the ironic, and absurd, you will definitely enjoy this unusual film!

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