A Monster Blockbuster Tribute

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2004)

Director Stephen Sommers has shown his love of the classic monster movies by directing the remake of "The Mummy," and the sequel, "The Mummy Returns." Now he goes after the top three classic movie monsters, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolf Man in his latest movie "Van Helsing." The movie is exciting and has thrills and chills, as well as eye-catching visual effects. The classic movie monsters are re-imagined here, but not spoofed. I appreciate that "Van Helsing" was not a spoof, as a movie that features such familiar characters can so easily go in that direction. The concept is enjoyable, and open for a sequel. It'll be interesting to see what horrors Gabriel Van Helsing will go after next!