- Actors: Santiago Segura, Mariangela Giordano, Aldo Sambrell, Charlie S. Chaplin, Silvia Superstar
- Directors: Jesus Franco, Patxi Irigoyen (co-writer)
- Producers: Piluca Baquero, Manuel Camacho, Emilio Mencheta
- Region: All Regions
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Run Time: 87 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000XJK6HA
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,688 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Running Time: 87 Mins
No. Disks: 1
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Special Features: Behind The Scenes,
Image Gallery, Jess Franco Filmography.
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A Spanish film released in 1996 and directed by Jesus Franco, Vampire Killer Barby's is a horror film based upon the punk rock band that it's named after, and sadly not the actual Barbie doll (which would possibly have made for a better film).
The idea behind the film is simple and we follow a band who break down in the road. Stranded in the middle of no where, they find themselves invited to a immense castle owned by the Countess of Fledermaus, who unknown to the band members is a vampire who requires their blood in order to remain young and beautiful. As one by one the band members fall victim to her thrust, will the others realise in time what is happening, and be able to escape the clutches of the Countess and her henchmen.
The plot is used and basic and doesn't inspire much from the viewer. My main problem with the film, is that it doesn't do much that hasn't already by done many times before but only better. Many aspects seem like they've simply been copied and pasted with little effort.
The formula for the movie follows that of many standard seventies slashers, but with a more up to date soundtrack and modern feel. However it doesn't do enough to make it entertaining or even remotely interesting.
The dubbing in the film is the worst that I have ever seen, at times it is so poor it suggests that absolutely no effort was made to synchronize them. I haven't came across a subtitled version, but if there is one out there it would likely be much better.
The dwarf henchmen add more comedy to the film than anything else, but to be serious they don't add much to the film, and I don't really understand their purpose.
A Vampire film of any nature requires a certain amount of death and gore, and while this film does have some moments, in general they are unrealistic and poorly done. There is a lack of both suspense in the film as it tends to be very predicable, but also a lack of atmosphere, as the film relays more on fog machines that anything else.
Jess Franco has an immense catalogue of films behind him, but I feel that this has to be one of his worst. I should also point out that all of his nineties and sooner films that I've seen to date don't hold up in comparison to his earlier work.
Despite saying all of that the film does have it's moments even if they are few and far between. Forgetting it's flaws it is easy to watch, but I can really imagine why you would want too.
I'll admit that it was the title of the film that caught my attention, along with the "From the director of Erotikill" tag-line more than anything else that made me buy it. But at the end of the day the film has too many faults and doesn't manage to succeed in what it sets out to do. Overall Vampire Killer Barby's doesn't offer much to warrant a recommendation, and in general is one to avoid.
The idea behind the film is simple and we follow a band who break down in the road. Stranded in the middle of no where, they find themselves invited to a immense castle owned by the Countess of Fledermaus, who unknown to the band members is a vampire who requires their blood in order to remain young and beautiful. As one by one the band members fall victim to her thrust, will the others realise in time what is happening, and be able to escape the clutches of the Countess and her henchmen.
The plot is used and basic and doesn't inspire much from the viewer. My main problem with the film, is that it doesn't do much that hasn't already by done many times before but only better. Many aspects seem like they've simply been copied and pasted with little effort.
The formula for the movie follows that of many standard seventies slashers, but with a more up to date soundtrack and modern feel. However it doesn't do enough to make it entertaining or even remotely interesting.
The dubbing in the film is the worst that I have ever seen, at times it is so poor it suggests that absolutely no effort was made to synchronize them. I haven't came across a subtitled version, but if there is one out there it would likely be much better.
The dwarf henchmen add more comedy to the film than anything else, but to be serious they don't add much to the film, and I don't really understand their purpose.
A Vampire film of any nature requires a certain amount of death and gore, and while this film does have some moments, in general they are unrealistic and poorly done. There is a lack of both suspense in the film as it tends to be very predicable, but also a lack of atmosphere, as the film relays more on fog machines that anything else.
Jess Franco has an immense catalogue of films behind him, but I feel that this has to be one of his worst. I should also point out that all of his nineties and sooner films that I've seen to date don't hold up in comparison to his earlier work.
Despite saying all of that the film does have it's moments even if they are few and far between. Forgetting it's flaws it is easy to watch, but I can really imagine why you would want too.
I'll admit that it was the title of the film that caught my attention, along with the "From the director of Erotikill" tag-line more than anything else that made me buy it. But at the end of the day the film has too many faults and doesn't manage to succeed in what it sets out to do. Overall Vampire Killer Barby's doesn't offer much to warrant a recommendation, and in general is one to avoid.
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