- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Contender
- DVD Release Date: 17 April 2006
- Run Time: 88 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000E6UXWU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 83,060 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There will always be a great pulling power to small, mostly forgotten movies starring now well known actors and (more frequently) actresses getting naked and naughty 'before they were famous.' In which case the distributors of this little picture must be rubbing their hands with glee, for they have not one but two popular stars getting down and dirty, back in 1994: Martin Kemp and (most significantly) Alyssa Milano.
Anyone approaching Embrace Of The Vampire should be clear on one thing straight away: this is not horror. This is that curious model of glossy, well-groomed softcore that would like to be known as 'Erotica' but is now more commonly known on these shores as 'Channel 5 Porn.' Given that the cover of this edition bears a recommendation from that cornerstone of British journalism, The Sport, its quite clear to whom the distributors expect this disc to appeal. And I won't lie: I'm a big fan of Charmed, and my main impetus behind buying this was to see the fabulous Ms Milano in states of undress. And, as such, this film was in no way a disappointment. Voyeuristic naughty boys like myself should be more than satisfied by the ammount of Alyssa on display here.
Interesting to note, however, that while this is most likely to be of interest to horny men, the writers and director of this film are in fact women. Clearly this is intended to be a provocative exploration into burgeoning female sexuality, as Alyssa's Catholic virgin falls deeper into desire under the dreamlike influence of Kemp's Vampire, who believes she is his lost love from his mortal days reincarnated. But it's no surprise that the scenarios and character developments are more than a little on the unconvincing side. It doesn't help matters that Kemp is so terribly miscast: his vocal mannersims are clumsy, his performance misjudged, his wardrobe frankly perplexing (now we know where Spike from Buffy got his look...).
Even so, it is refreshing to see a vampire movie that doesn't lapse into another apocalyptic battle scenario, and deals soley with the sexual side of the mythology. But all in all the greatest amusement comes from the frequent, unabashed use of trashy romance novel melodramatics. Behold how Alyssa's flowing white gown blows in the breeze as she walks (chest first) in a trance under the full moon; laugh loudly as the exposure of her breasts is accompanied by a gasp and a sudden surge in the music. Few people will admit to liking this sort of thing in public, myself included; but hey, so long as it's behind closed doors and between consenting adults, there's no one standing in judgement here.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There will always be a great pulling power to small, mostly forgotten movies starring now well known actors and (more frequently) actresses getting naked and naughty 'before they were famous.' In which case the distributors of this little picture must be rubbing their hands with glee, for they have not one but two popular stars getting down and dirty, back in 1994: Martin Kemp and (most significantly) Alyssa Milano.
Anyone approaching Embrace Of The Vampire should be clear on one thing straight away: this is NOT horror. This is that curious model of glossy, well-groomed softcore that would like to be known as 'Erotica' but is now more commonly known on these shores as 'Channel 5 Porn.' Given that the cover of this edition bears a recommendation from that cornerstone of British journalism, The Sport, it's quite clear to whom the distributors expect this disc to appeal. And I won't lie: I'm a big fan of Charmed, and my main impetus behind buying this was to see the fabulous Ms Milano in states of undress. And, as such, this film was in no way a disappointment. Voyeuristic naughty boys like myself should be more than satisfied by the ammount of Alyssa on display here.
Interesting to note, however, that while this is most likely to be of interest to horny men, the writers and director of this film are in fact women. Clearly this is intended to be a provocative exploration into burgeoning female sexuality, as Alyssa's Catholic virgin falls deeper into desire under the dreamlike influence of Kemp's Vampire, who believes she is his lost love from his mortal days reincarnated. But it's no surprise that the scenarios and character developments are more than a little on the unconvincing side. It doesn't help matters that Kemp is so terribly miscast: his vocal mannersims are clumsy, his performance misjudged, his wardrobe frankly perplexing (now we know where Spike from Buffy got his look...).
Even so, it is refreshing to see a vampire movie that doesn't lapse into another apocalyptic battle scenario, and deals soley with the sexual side of the mythology. But all in all the greatest amusement comes from the frequent, unabashed use of trashy romance novel melodramatics. Behold how Alyssa's flowing white gown blows in the breeze as she walks (chest first) in a trance under the full moon; laugh loudly as the exposure of her breasts is accompanied by a gasp and a sudden surge in the music. Few people will admit to liking this sort of thing in public, myself included; but hey, so long as it's behind closed doors and between consenting adults, there's no one standing in judgement here.
Anyone approaching Embrace Of The Vampire should be clear on one thing straight away: this is NOT horror. This is that curious model of glossy, well-groomed softcore that would like to be known as 'Erotica' but is now more commonly known on these shores as 'Channel 5 Porn.' Given that the cover of this edition bears a recommendation from that cornerstone of British journalism, The Sport, it's quite clear to whom the distributors expect this disc to appeal. And I won't lie: I'm a big fan of Charmed, and my main impetus behind buying this was to see the fabulous Ms Milano in states of undress. And, as such, this film was in no way a disappointment. Voyeuristic naughty boys like myself should be more than satisfied by the ammount of Alyssa on display here.
Interesting to note, however, that while this is most likely to be of interest to horny men, the writers and director of this film are in fact women. Clearly this is intended to be a provocative exploration into burgeoning female sexuality, as Alyssa's Catholic virgin falls deeper into desire under the dreamlike influence of Kemp's Vampire, who believes she is his lost love from his mortal days reincarnated. But it's no surprise that the scenarios and character developments are more than a little on the unconvincing side. It doesn't help matters that Kemp is so terribly miscast: his vocal mannersims are clumsy, his performance misjudged, his wardrobe frankly perplexing (now we know where Spike from Buffy got his look...).
Even so, it is refreshing to see a vampire movie that doesn't lapse into another apocalyptic battle scenario, and deals soley with the sexual side of the mythology. But all in all the greatest amusement comes from the frequent, unabashed use of trashy romance novel melodramatics. Behold how Alyssa's flowing white gown blows in the breeze as she walks (chest first) in a trance under the full moon; laugh loudly as the exposure of her breasts is accompanied by a gasp and a sudden surge in the music. Few people will admit to liking this sort of thing in public, myself included; but hey, so long as it's behind closed doors and between consenting adults, there's no one standing in judgement here.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a cheaply made minor masterpiece. Martin Kemp and Alyssa Milano have a terrific chemistry as depravity and innocence respectively. The plot hums along by using the hoary old device of a deadline by which the vampire must seduce the virgin or face extinction. Our hero even manages to turn into Jennifer Tilly as he seeks to dispose of Milano's wimpy sex-starved boyfriend! It's all great fun right up to the last two minutes of the movie when vitue prevails after a last second fit of conscience - the movie equivalent of "Then I woke uo and it was all a dream!"
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vampire
I have wanted to watch this film again for years, but couldn't find it. I like both Martin and Alyssa and really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. E. Heritage
A waste of money
This film must be in the top fifty for bad acting and lack of plot. If you like looking at large breasts then you might be entertained for a few minutes; even then this film is not... Read more
Published 5 months ago by fishfooter
Heavy breathing, and slopping chops!
Not one for any vampire lover at all. Fair enough my other half got his "kicks" from the chest shots, and the lesbian moments, but rating this movie is the best thing that could... Read more
Published on 13 July 2006 by S. Hudson
Out of the way Kemp I'm trying to see Alyssa!
Without apologies I got this because Alyssa Milano played an eye-filling role in it early in her career, and she still looks as drop dead gorgeous these days on the tv series... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2004 by "whistlintom"
Not much to say
For anyone interested in watching this film one thing to say..."Don't bother". The acting is so poor it's laughable, the plot is wafer thin and there are some scenes that are very... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2004
If I could give minus stars....
This is a terrible "film". Its not even a film, really. Its a very poor, low budget soft porn show. The plot is awful, the acting all that can be expected when the main "stars" of... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2004 by Dan
Alyssa Milano is yummy....
As quite a few of the people in this film will attest as they spend quite a lot of it licking and kissing her. Read more
Published on 27 July 2003
A good film.
This film is good, however it's not brilliant! Alyssa Milano is a stunning actress as well as beautiful. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2002 by Ms. R. E. Gibson
Great Movie - Shame About The End !
This is a cheaply made minor masterpiece. Martin Kemp and Alyssa Milano have a terrific chemistry as depravity and innocence respectively. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2002 by Panic
GREAT!
This is an excellent and underrated entry into the Vampire genre. Alyssa (Charmed) Milano has never been sexier, this is a must for all fans.
Published on 22 Sep 2000 by chris clarke
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