Vampire Carnival review
A mortal twentysomething is caught in a love triangle with two hunky vampire carnival workers in a film with good looks but not much to chew on
TL;DR
- A mortal twentysomething, Gemma, is involved in a love triangle with two vampire carnival workers, Sebastian and Eric.
- The film has strong visual direction but suffers from a disjointed narrative and underexplored themes.
- The vampire coven has a strict no-killing code, requiring consent for initiates.
- The film vacillates in its portrayal of Eric, between a loose cannon and a tragic antihero.
- The emphasis on ambiance detracts from the story, particularly regarding character backstories and philosophical differences among vampires.