And suddenly the cat is out of the bag! They exist and they are here to stay. But instead of being bloodthirsty monsters, vampires are simply long-suffering normal people who have a penchant for sunburn and treat their illness with fresh blood. To prove that their metabolic problem is not dangerous, a vampire family invites a TV crew to an evening dinner. But already the first snapping attempts of the nice hosts make it clear: the team will stay for breakfast!
What you should know
You just have to hand it to the found footage subgenre: It has what it takes to rework classic material and in the process blow a breath of fresh air into the sails. Brian Metcalf's mockumentary is a fine example of this. He associates and varies classic symbols from the vampire genre without a care in the world, not forgetting what we have known since BLADE: The grumpy permanent residents can also live in a contemporary way. Entertainment can be so simple! Buy a ticket and take a ride!
Credits
Original title: Living Among Us
Rights holder: Vision Films
Language: English original version
Cast: Jordan Hinson, Andrew Keegan, Esmé Bianco, Thomas Ian Nicholas, William Sadler
Film Festivals: Fantasporto Film Festival, Famous Monster Film Festival, Horrorant Fright Nights, Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, Silver Scream Festival
Direction
Born in Seoul, Brian Metcalf attended a renowned college for visual effects and worked in various positions in the film business after graduating. Among other things, he made music videos and short films that won many awards. His directorial debut THE LOST TREE made waves, especially in independent circles. With LIVING AMONG US he takes his first impressive step into commercial cinema. We can't wait to see what else is in store!
