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Horror movies in the 60s and early 70s often took the “Satanic cult” approach, though really, it has been done since the first horror movie premiered. In that era, the Satanic Panic set in, going on well into the 80s. It was a crusade against all things that were deemed Satanic, such as Dungeons and Dragons or KISS. I Drink Your Blood appeared before any sensors could organize against it. It almost seemed as if hippies turned into vicious killers. I Drink Your Blood caught my attention, with both good and bad points.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
A group of psychotic hippies roll into a small town to terrorize. The group violates a young girl and sends her grandpa on a goose chase . He fails and is given LSD. This bothers his grandson, who gets even with the hippies and their nasty ideas. The group is poisoned with blood from a rabid dog and became crazed killers turn into crazed lunatics and start infecting and/or killing everyone and everything in their path.
The Rundown
I Drink Your Blood is a silly little romp, made for a good time. There is really no horror compared to the movie other than Satanism, and maybe I don’t know, foaming at the mouth? I cherish these moments when I can tell myself, “This is absolutely bonkers,” in a good way. It’s hard not to smile while watching I Drink Your Blood and the genius use of Alka-Seltzer. These films were considered terrifying when they were released. The film was created in an era of the early stages of practical effects, marking a staple in the horror genre.
I Drink Your Blood was a part of my intro to horror movies. It played a big role. I used to sneak downstairs as a kid to watch TV with no volume. After a while, I would sneak with the volume off and suck it all in. I Drink Your Blood was on a late-night horror show, and it caught my attention. At first I kind of hated the movie, then as I said, out of nowhere I gave the movie a second watch, and it was more funny than scary, which made me feel safe.
In The End
Honestly, aside from the boobs and intestines, it’s a great starter movie for people who are just getting into the genre. That’s right, watch it with your kids, and everyone will foam at the mouth. People still tell me I was way too young to be watching the movies like I was. I Drink Your Blood is an easy watch. This film is meant to be serious, and it shows all throughout. I mean, drinking blood from an animal is about a million years too late. I don’t really have any bad qualities. From the bad story all the way to the bad ending, I loved every minute.
They just don’t make movies like they used to. I Drink Your Blood grew on me, and that is why I always suggest not to take suggestions from others (get it?). Find your own way, and your own likes. Don’t be a lemming, give things a chance, and you may enjoy it like I learned to enjoy this film.
