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A 19th-century vampire's quest for vengeance cuts a bloody path through Eastern Europe.

VAMPIRE JOURNALS

The Hunt Has Begun...

1997 · 1h 32m · R · Fantasy / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Avenging vampire stalks a king of the vampires in Eastern Europe, slaughters anyone who gets in his way.

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What is Vampire Journals about?

Vampire Journals is a 1997 Romania/United States fantasy horror thriller directed by Ted Nicolaou about a 19th-century vampire seeking revenge against a powerful vampire lord in Eastern Europe.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your vampires brooding, sword-wielding, and stalking through misty Eastern Europe, Vampire Journals delivers. Ted Nicolaou's direction leans into gothic style, with enough absinthe and bare feet to keep things interesting. It's a direct-to-video slice of fanged vengeance you don't see every night.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the shadowy backdrop of Eastern Europe, Vampire Journals follows a 19th-century vampire on a relentless mission of vengeance. Driven by the loss of his mistress at the hands of a formidable vampire lord, the protagonist stalks his prey through a world of bloodsuckers, eliminating fellow vampires and servants who obstruct his path. Along the way, his actions leave a trail of bodies and even curse another individual with vampirism. This dark fantasy weaves together themes of revenge, supernatural power, and the complexities of immortality, all while exploring the gothic underbelly of a world ruled by ancient blood feuds. The film promises a moody, atmospheric journey for fans of brooding horror.

Details & Specs

Director
Ted Nicolaou
Writer
Ted Nicolaou
Release
1997
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Romania, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Also Known As
Subspecies - In the Twilight: Vampire Journals, The Vampire Journals, Vampire Journals - Der Jäger des Bösen, Journal intime d'un vampire, To imerologio enos vampir, Il diario del vampiro, Subspecies V, Subspecies V - Vampire Journals

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ted Nicolaou Writer: Ted Nicolaou
Jonathon Morris Jonathon Morris Ash DG David Gunn Zachary KC Kirsten Cerre Sofia Starr Andreeff Starr Andreeff Iris Ilinca Goia Ilinca Goia Cassandra CB Constantin Bărbulescu Vampire Mihai Dinvale Mihai Dinvale Dimitri Dan Condurache Dan Condurache Anton MN Mihai Niculescu Walter PM Petre Moraru General RL Rodica Lupu Rebecca FG Floriela Grappini Serena DL Diana Lupan Angelica MD Maria Dimitrache-Caraman Oracle Elvira Deatcu Elvira Deatcu Dreamy Girl AB Alice Balaianu Dreamy Young Girl 1 CM Crina Matei Dreamy Young Girl 2

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Why Cult

Gothic Eastern Europe

The film immerses viewers in a moody, old-world landscape where vampires wage their centuries-old battles.

Vampire Revenge Quest

A 19th-century vampire is on a bloody mission for vengeance against a powerful vampire lord.

Directed by Ted Nicolaou

Genre specialist Ted Nicolaou writes and directs, bringing a unique spin to the vampire mythos.

Direct-to-Video Nuances

Embraces its independent, direct-to-video roots with creative effects, flashbacks, and a touch of eroticism.

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Threat File

Trigger

Death of the vampire's mistress

Threat

Powerful vampire lord and his minions

Effect

Vampiric killings and curses spread through Eastern Europe

Setting

Eastern Europe

Questions from the Vault

When was Vampire Journals released? +

Vampire Journals was released in 1997.

Who directed Vampire Journals? +

Vampire Journals was directed by Ted Nicolaou.

How long is Vampire Journals? +

Vampire Journals has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Vampire Journals? +

Vampire Journals is a fantasy, horror, and thriller film.

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