CHRISTOPHER WALKEN: VAMPIRE!

"You wanna go someplace dark?..." Lily Taylor stars as a newly-turned vampire in contemporary New York City, and having endured the frightening & painful process of transforming into a full-fledged predatory blood sucker, she goes out into the nocturnal streets in search of her next hapless victim -- only to run smack into a master vampire with experience, knowledge & a sadistic streak far surpassing her own, played by Christopher Walken. In my opinion, she should've known she was in deep trouble as soon as she heard Walken say to her what the glamorous lady vampire (who had originally attacked her) had said, and what she herself had come to tell all of her human prey prior to her hungry attack: "Why don't you tell me to leave you alone, like you mean it?" Walken tackles the role utilizing classic Walken delivery, but as brief as his appearance is, he expertly conjures a sinister intensity, casting an even bleaker shadow on this allegorical story. The film in general seeks to draw direct comparisons between a vampire's thirst for blood & a drug addict's craving for a fix, and is one of the darkest vampire tales in recent years. I wanted to share this with all of you Walken fans out there, but especially wish to dedicate it to my YouTube pals, Aqualung71 & CrowFanatic89. Enjoy!

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[ironvenom33]

thank god his skin doesnt sparkle. :D

[gothling1955]

@ironvenom33 I agree. Nor did he have pointed ears or two-inch fangs. I love the way he just steps out within this film appearing as a typical guy... Granted, a guy who walks through the streets in the dead of night rather spiritedly talking to himself... Okay, there's nothing typical about Walken. ;-)

[Johnlindsey289]

@gothling1955

Ever seen Near Dark, The Hunger, Lifeforce, Def By Temptation, Innocent Blood, The forsaken, Blade 2, Planet of the Vampires, Sleepwalkers, Lair of the White Worm, Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter, Cronos, Martin, Vampire's Kiss, Immortality (Wisdom of Crocodiles), The Omega Man with Last Man on Earth and I Am Legend, Vampire Hunter D 1 & 2, Blood The Last Vampire (Anime) etc. those portrayed unconventional vampires before Twilight.

No sparkling allowed right?

[gothling1955]

@Johnlindsey289 Yes, I've seen or own all of those, except "Cronos" (which I'd love to see), "Def By Temptation", and "Blood: The Last Vampire". You're right, there have been numerous instances where vampires have been portrayed in varying & imaginative ways, some much more appealing than others. But to each their own. Personally, I despise John Landis, so "Innocent Blood" can go into the same junk heap as the "Twilight" series. Still, others are certainly entitled to see things differently.

[terrestrialrain]

Christohper Walken is amazing. I might just watch this movie. It looks interesting.

[gothling1955]

Yes, Walken is remarkable, a true original. I love how his prevailing image is so creepy, but all he truly wants to do is sing & dance. Too funny! What a great talent he is.

[lillith886]

i have the prophesy trilogy where he plays an angel, and he's maginificent. i also loved him in the fat boy slim music video where he dances, and of course the deer hunter where he wipes the floor with streep and deniro, and they were pretty damn good in that! i always feel he's underrated or he doesn't take the parts he should because i've yet to see him not do a good job. but he does baddies the best i think. >:)

[Aqualung71]

Yes, this is great. I wish he'd do more films like this, more offbeat and less commercial films, I find them much more interesting, I also think he has a lot more to work with in those kind of roles. Yes I love his tone, really set the mood! I love it when he says NOTHING. Yes you can tell this is around the period he did the Prophecy by his look, just awesome.

[nos4atu666]

this movie kicks ass i wish i could see it again impossible to find

[gothling1955]

Yes, it's a scene from a movie called "The Addition" made sometime during the 1990s.

[jkcrystal2]

is this movies or something ??

[gothling1955]

Yeah, the "Prophecy" movies were a real departure for Walken & they're favorites of mine -- he has such a commanding presence in them. But "Addition" really gave him a chance to shine in what was a brilliantly executed cameo appearance. With all respect to Lily Taylor, you're left wondering what a film centered around Walken's character would've been like. Yes, I know what you mean about this profoundly warped landmass -- I hope you're someplace where you can be happy. LOVED you face paint vid!