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I grew up loving vampire films, but in recent years there hasn’t been that I’ve loved. Or at least none that left an impact on me like The Lost Boys, Interview with A Vampire, and 30 Days of Night. So, when I hear about a new vampire story I’m a wee bit hesitant. However, I never had any doubt about Living Among Us.
This new vampire story was directed by and written by Brian A. Metcalf. It is the last movie starring the late John Heard (Home Alone), alongside Ésme Bianco (Game of Thrones), Thomas Ian Nicholas (American Pie), William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption), James Russo (Django Unchained), Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You), Jordan Hinson (Eureka), Hunter Gomez (National Treasure), and Jessica Morris (The Wrong Man).
Official Synopsis for Living Among Us:
Vampires have just made themselves public. A documentary crew have been invited by their sectional leader to spend time with a family of vampires to see how they live. When they discover their secrets, how much danger will they put themselves in to get the footage they need?
I had such high hopes for Living Among Us that I was almost sure I was setting myself up for failure, but luckily it was everything I hoped for and more. It was dark, demented, and deliciously entertaining. It was a fun story with compelling characters and just the right amount of blood and gore to satisfy your hunger.
Although the story was fun, it was easy to tell how the film would go. Not much mystery, but entertaining none the less. I loved seeing them build a relationship/friendship with the vampires only to see it blow up in their faces. I kept thinking of the famous quote from Edward Herrmann’s character in The Lost Boys, “Don’t ever invite a vampire into your house, you silly boy. It renders you powerless.” They were the ones to enter the vampire’s home this time around. However, the logic still applies. Don’t fuck with vampires and definitely don’t enter their home.
I loved all the characters and it was bittersweet to see John Heard one last time. As always he was brilliant in his role and he will be forever missed. My other two favorite characters were played by Thomas Ian Nicholas and Andrew Keegan. Thomas’s character impressed me. He plays it calm and cool even when everything starts to look grim and hopeless. He keeps the camera rolling and is bound to discover the truth.
Andrew Keegan was hands down my favorite of them all. I loved seeing him on film again as he was a huge heartthrob for us tweens in the 90s and early 2000s and to be honest he still is. Andrew’s character really livened up the film and made me enjoy it even more. He had a striking personality that was likable and hilarious. You never knew what he was going to do next.
At first, I was a little disappointed by the small amount of blood and gore, because after all, this is a vampire film. However, as the story moves on things get crazier.. and bloodier! There were a few scenes in particular that stuck out and joyously splattered the walls with blood. Then there’s the one towards the end of the film that gorehounds will especially enjoy. Go big or go home.
Final Thoughts on Living Among Us:
I loved Brian A. Metcalf’s style and will undoubtedly be checking out his other work as well. If you love vampire films that are twisted with a dark sense of humor, you’ll love Living Among Us. I would love a sequel. You can purchase it by clicking – here. Enjoy!
