It's a vampire story...so come on...

Rating: 6/10 (27 May 2012)

First of all I think that most vampire/werewolf stories and films are cheesy at best, so I was hesitant. But, since it was the only one showing at the right time for us on a rainy Saturday and because it has one of my favorite actors-Johnny Depp-I said, why not?
True to form it was cheesy, but was obviously meant to be so. If you watch the movie thinking that it's going to be anything serious like the former Dark Shadow's shows, think again. It's a spoof, like unto Beetlejuice (as one reviewer wrote). Did it have entertainment value? Yes. Was it worth spending a matinée price? Probably not. I would have rather seen it at the dollar show or waited for it to come out on DVD. Did the actors do a good job? Yes, most certainly.
Is this a family show? Most definitely not. I'd watch it alongside an older teen, but it's not a movie that's suitable for kids under 15 due to the adult humor, sex scenes and violence. But, everyone is different in their judgments. At least watch it before you let your kids see it.
All in all, it's worth watching and my husband and I had a few good laughs.