John Carpenter's Vampires
Directed by John Carpenter
James Woods stars as Jack Crow, leader of a team of vampire hunters hired by the Vatican. After wiping out a vampire nest in rural New Mexico, "Team Crow" is savagely ambushed during the victory celebration by the unholy Valek (Thomas Ian Griffith), a vicious 600-year-old vampire. Valek is nearing the end of a long search for the elusive Berziers Cross, the ritual implement that can give him and all vampires succeeding him omnipotent power to walk in the daylight. Accompanied only by his sole surviving colleague (Daniel Baldwin), a young priest , and a prostitute (Sheryl Lee) bitten by Valek who has yet to "change over," Crow pursues Valek through the high deserts.
A vampire hunter must retrieve a cross before it falls into the hands of the undead, producing dire consequences for humanity.
Cast: James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee
Member Reviews
I was surprised I liked it, considering how many negative remarks I've read. Performances were convincing; plot kept me entertained; dialogue did not make my ears hurt; production looked fine. I am completely satisfied.
Not quite his best, but still better than most of the mess that came from the 90's.
Love Carpenter. Lots of fun
Absolutely love it!!!! John carpenter is a great American director. Great job John
The absolute peak of macho is on full display with this Carpenter entry. Woods as usual playing the snide prick (comes naturally I hear) takes a bit of a back seat to the effects and somewhat-better-than-the-book plot. You're not missing much if you skip this entry in John's work, if anything watch it for the rest of the cast (which will solidify your assumption: Yes Alec did get all the Baldwin charm) and a virtual "Hey it's that guy!" bit parts.