Vampire Zombies... from Space is the Spaceballs version of the Monster Verse we did not know we needed. It has all of the hilarious jabs of a parody film and really amazing prosthetics and special effects that makes for a really great horror movie.
Dracula has a plan to take over a small American town by invading them with his army of Vampire Zombies. The most unlikely heroes have to ban together to try and save the day; a rookie cop, a determined young townswoman and a 50's greaser. This film sounds like a genre mashup that just should not work but it does and succeeds to deliver on every level.
Michael Stasko wrote and directed this satirical love letter to all things monsters, horror and film noir. Screening at the Canadian Film Fest Friday March 28th.
Review by: Stefano Bove