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This is a film adaptation from a 1986 Italian comic series created by Tiziano Sclavi. The story begins with the murder of an old man by a werewolf. A card is left at the scene, and Dylan Dog is called onto the scene. He's a human entrusted with the secret that monsters exist, and must protect the monsters from themselves and from humans. A zombie creature has been running around killing humans, and vampires, and werewolves-and has an unknown involvement with the murder case. Dog goes on this case unwillingly to try and figure out why so many are dying.Okay, this is a unique story idea, but if you're into the occult-well you're probably not going to enjoy this too much. If you really love Romero's zombies-then you'll definitely hate this film. This is more a parody of entertainment stories like Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost Boys-but to be fair this is an old comic series. This film was directed and produced by Kevin Munroe. He has also written a few other films, but he seems to always pull double duty in his film projects-which isn't a bad thing. Anyway, this is a film that'll help get Munroe better known to film audience's. Brandon Routh portrays Dylan Dog who oddly looks like a cookie cutter version of Tom Cruise. He's known for a few other films, but he's still getting his name established as a popular actor. In this film he also acts a lot like Tom Cruise. Sam Huntington performs the role of Marcus-Dylan's zombie best friend and work associate. Sam is somewhat known for starring in low budget comedy films. This is an odd role to perform, but he does a good job at it. He really makes some of the most unusual moments humorous. Anita Briem is also getting her name established, but she might be better known than some of the other actors. It is unfortunate that some of the camera angel's made her look too muscled-which didn't compliment her at all. Otherwise, well, she could've done a better job at acting the role. It wasn't horrible, but there were moments when the feeling just didn't seem to be there. Taye Diggs performs the role of the villainous vampire Vargas. He's an established actor that has only managed to get small roles in popular films.
Okay, this film doesn't bring glory to the monster. It's a film made to be a dark supernatural comedy that takes place in Louisiana. It's got a somewhat low budget, and didn't manage to make the difference in film sales. The werewolf transformation was cleverly done, but they could've looked better. The werewolf looked like it was wearing a well done Halloween mask. The vampires alternate form looked very good-it was better than what you'd see in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It wasn't over done, and it still made them look attractive. The zombie didn't change-they just developed yellow skin, dull eyes, and would fall apart. They are presented as cowards who have to eat worms or rapidly deteriorate. The older zombies looked gross, but what else can be expected. The whole body shop thing (body part replacement for zombies) was awesome. If zombies were real-that's something that would probably happen. The demon looks great. Ghouls were interesting-people who get a high from inhaling vampire blood. The other effects were cheesy. The scene where a ghoul inhales some blood, and this red smoke comes from his mouth was just silly.
I give this film a 6 out of 10 stars! It's got a unique storyline, but it takes it a bit too far on the cheesy side. The effects could've been done much better. If you really like horror movie monsters-then you'll hate this film. However, if you wanting a laugh at horror movie monsters than you'll enjoy this film.
Answer to last blog: Michelle Tractenberg is well known for her character Dawn in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Que: What other popular film starred Brandon Routh as the leading man?
Mission Impossible III
Snake On A Plane
Superman Returns
Poseidon
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