Best movie of this year hands down!

Admirable film.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

I picked this up and reviewed it on Amazon in 2010!Being from Philadelphia and loving indie films, I'm always looking to seek out and support film makers from not only Philly, but New Jersey, Delaware and New York. That said, I have always loved Vampire films and this one is very different!***MINOR SPOILERS*** It's about a family of vampires that survive in the modern world by living off of a blood bank that they own. One night one of the vampires is attacked in the street by a mugger and she kills him, drinks his blood and contracts AIDS. What follows is how the vampire family deals with the situation.This film is an original and fresh look at vampire lore and is acted amazingly well by Matt Locker, Deana Demko and Cathy Loch. I didn't care for the one or two sex scenes in this, but that is a minor complaint. The special effects were decent and there is a very large cast, multiple locations and it's all handled well by director John Orrichio.

The film was very well done. It was an intriguing storyline that contained good acting, excellent cinematography and terrific music which certainly enhanced the film. I would highly recommend this movie to not only fans of the horror genre, however to anyone who enjoys quality films will definitely like this unique well made movie. One can readily see the production value in this movie is extremely high with all of the various sets and locations utilized in the making of this film. This movie will keep you interested and riveted from beginning to end.In terms of vampire movies this particular film brought something different and unusual to the table regarding the premise of the story that depicted the main characters in a specific way which worked incredibly well. These vampires desired to be like ordinary mortals and blend into society while being provided with blood in order to sustain their existence through a bloodbank directed by an unscrupulous doctor who is on their payroll but has also become a good friend to the vampires as well.

I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Underground Horror series from Alpha New Cinema, but it's pretty much awesome. They sell a bunch of independently made horror flicks that probably wouldn't normally be released, and it pays off. Some of the films they distribute are nearly brilliant, showing and saying the things that big studio releases don't have the balls to show or say. Requiem for a Vampire is one of those films.The story is something that I'd never heard of before and something that I don't expect anyone to tackle again anytime soon. At least they shouldn't, because the director (I think his name's Orricho) does it so well and produces what should be the one and only vampire-AIDS story. I know, it sounds weird right... that's what I thought too while I was watching it, but the director pulls off the strange material nicely. In addition, there's an excellent kill scene in which a girl vamp eats a guy alive and splatters his blood all over an alley wall. And if it's the sex you're looking for, this movie sure delivers; we see lingering shots of at least three fully naked women, and there's even a little something for those of the "other persuasion" in a bizarre, graphic (though not nude) gay sex scene.The bottom line is that Requiem delivers when viewed purely as some awesome B-movie entertainment. You got the gore, the kills, the sex, the boobs, and even a crucifixion. It's a good time, I definitely suggest buying it.

Requiem for a Vampire is a great film! The sexual scenes are passionate and effectively reveal the salacious nature of the vampires. Yet, in addition to the sexy bodies and amorous situations, the underlying plot is interesting and engaging. The filmmakers address issues of love, family loyalties, betrayal, social class, sexuality, feminism and power. From the first scene I was drawn into the plot. I immediately empathized with the lead vampires (male and female), and I was intrigued by their efforts to lead a secret life trying to be "normal" and loving each other while at the same time they were dealing with deep dark secrets. Once you start watching you will be drawn into the erotic underground world of the vampires. The film is visually creative with the vampires cavorting in NY City, mansions, and nightclubs. It is also an intelligent film that mixes eroticism and mystery with thoughtful commentary on social issues. This is not the usual vampire movie!