NIGHT TEETH (2021)

 

Directed By: Adam Randall  Written By: Brent Dillon Cinematography: Eben Dolter Editor: Dominic LaPerriere 

Cast: Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry, Raul Castillo, Alfie Allen, Megan Fox, Sydney Sweeney, Marlene Forte, Ash Santos, Jaren Mitchell 

A college student moonlighting as a chauffeur picks up two mysterious women for a night of party-hopping across LA. But when he uncovers their bloodthirsty intentions - and their dangerous, shadowy underworld - he must fight to stay alive.

This is a film that is more interested in being cool and having street credentials, rather than being good or at least entertaining.

Even when it is good, which is rare, it feels like it wants to be stylish over everything. Which are the films few saving Graces is that style. Not to mention a likable cast.

Which includes a familiar cast as well as two cameos for no real reason but pads the cast list with some more recognizable names.

The story tries to do modern updates and add action. While also having a dive read cast that makes it become more urban and offers an Us Vs. Them outlook. As the vampires are usually European in lineage and caucasian. Also the differences seem more upper crust and prejudice against others not of their origin.

Whereas the vampire hunters are more people of color but also made more to look like gang members. Even though they are more the heroes of the film.

The film's story is kind of a horror movie version of the film COLLATERAL. While the film is heavy on the action at times that seems more focused on the horror aspects. The film also feels more inspired by BLADE overall but not quite as good or original as that film. Maybe trying to offer one for a new generation of sorts to claim as their own.

The villain of the film played by Alfie Allen seems more like a brat and not as dangerous. Due to us more being told how bad and dangerous he is but rarely seen. Especially as he more barks orders and threatens. Rather than take any Actions.

The film seems to show more strength for a character who can only come with power overall.as it plays into too many Hollywood and nightlife cliches of hipness 

In the end the film feels like a time waster with barely a point other than everyone looks good. While also planting an obligatory love story.

Grade: D