Tale of a Vampire (1992)
- Starring:
- Julian Sands, Suzanna Hamilton, (more)
- Director(s):
- Shimako Sato
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
Synopsis of Tale of a Vampire
Set in South London, this surreal and atmospheric low-budget film takes an interesting approach to the vampire genre by focusing almost exclusively on the emotions of its tormented central character: reclusive, intellectual vampire Alex (Julian Sands). Alex chooses to prey only on criminals and street derelicts, devoting more of his time to pursue a greater hunger for books on the occult, a passion surpassed only by his tragic love for a beautiful woman whom he lost to his ancient rival, the vampire-hunting Edgar (Kenneth Cranham). Alex's past returns to haunt him in more ways than one: as he enters a tenuous relationship with a quiet, morose librarian (Suzanna Hamilton) whose sad-eyed beauty reminds him of his lost love, the still-vindictive Edgar -- now a vampire himself -- returns to settle the score by abducting her. Though leisurely paced, this seldom-seen sleeper is driven by excellent performances, gorgeous photography, and a simple but compelling script that artfully combines subtle chills with bittersweet romance (including fitting excerpts from Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"), all draped in a fog-bound Gothic ambience of dripping candles, billowing curtains, and crumbling stone pillars. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
Complete Cast of Tale of a Vampire
- Julian Sands - Alex
- Kenneth Cranham - Edgar
- Catherine Blake - Virginia (5)
- Dave King - Waiter
- Suzanna Hamilton - Anne/Virginia
- Marion Diamond - Denise
- Helena Grant - Extra
- Director(s):
- Shimako Sato
- Writer(s):
- Shimako Sato
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children)
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