Stories today have become muffled in blandness, lacking the depth and focus of what is said in the unsaid. Sadly, the A-typical story line in the Vampire genre has been no exception with its stories of fated loved and writing that lacks originality. The only thing that seems to be reviving this old classic has been seen through the use of humor with hits like True Blood, editing with graphic novels such as 30 Days of Night, and a reflection of our humanity lost in stories like Daybreakers - in which I find most intriguing for taking an approach yet seen. The movie begs watchers to wonder - how would our humanity survive, if humans no longer were?
Editors today have been able to grab the audience with their mood altering techniques, but with good writing and an original screenplay, that mood is not just exemplified but heightened for an overall feeling of cold climate in a world lacking the warmth of life. The film is a story devoured by a world overpopulated with Vampires and malnourished by the near extinction of the human race. I warn - this movie should only be watched by those who don't scare easily, or gluttons for the grotesque as some visuals can be less than appetizing.
As with any unbelievable story, the set decorator adds a touch of humor with anecdotes that poke fun at the possibility of a world run by the fabled creatures of the night. Not to mention a metaphorical twist as the Pulse-less begin to bleed each other dry in a strategically set corporate future. It leaves you noticing interesting comparisons between a story of regaining soul and the world we live in today.
Overall, I give props to the Director for sticking to the storyline and not side tracking off to an unfounded and illogical romance as so many Vampire tales do - allowing us to focus on the importance of the story at hand. I have to say, why stray with a mix of self tortured protagonist's like Ethan Hawke and quirky stage-men seen through Willem Dafoe. See if any others will suck you in for the taking for this recently released to DVD flick.
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