This Friday the 13th (curious coincidence) is the premiere of the fifth film in the Underworld saga, with the title of "Blood Wars." Starring again by Kate Beckinsale, with Theo James and Tobias Menzies in its cast, is directed by a newcomer in the world of celluloid, Anna Foerster.
Again we have selene with his wetsuit, trying to end the bloody war between the vampire clans. All this with the extra concern of saving his daughter's life. It is the modern vampire cinema.
"Underworld: Blood Wars" is the fifth and final film in this saga of vampires and lycanthropes.
In his argument, we witness a deplorable role for human beings: that of serve as food for these two "superior" races. But the battle in the underworld is not over yet and the fight continues relentlessly. For selene this conflict is already something personalAmong other things, because the people he loves the most in his life are always persecuted and captured.
Supported by her only credible ally, David (played by Theo James) and her father Thomas (Charles Dance), Selene has to end the eternal war between werewolves and vampires, even if it means one last sacrifice for her.
Vampire cinema has always been in fashion. A genre that comes and goes, with well-known titles that have marked real milestones in the history of cinema. Let's review some of them.
"We are the night" (2012)
The vampires of “We are the night” did not have the need to hide in the field, nor in hives, nor in restricted areas, even in the subsoil like the ninja turtles. They lived in the heart of a cosmopolitan city like Berlin.
In its plot we find Louise, leader of a trio of vampires, biting Lena on the neck and drawing her into a life of blessing and cursing at the same time. Although at first everything is luxury, glamor and parties, young Lena will soon discover a universe of bloodlust, murderous instincts ... and love for a young policeman. Love or immortality? Hard choise.
"The anxiety" (1982)
Of this film it is said that set the new course in vampire cinema. Music with gothic airs, fashionable clothes for the time and a very interesting cast. In it we saw David Bowie in one of his rare appearances in the world of cinema, and also to Susan Sarandon nibbling with Catherine Deneuve.
A cult movie with a surprising photography and a very elegant staging. Time has not passed for it, still today it can be viewed with great interest.
"The night travelers" (1987)
A lonely, desert environment. A rural vampire cinema, in an isolated and miserable region. A love story that seems to have very little to do with vampires and their exploits.
As far as his argument goes, young Caleb meets a very sexy girl. Due to vicissitudes of fate, she ends up giving him a good bite ... on the neck, which turns him into a vampire.
Caleb takes a major turn in his life and begins a journey of no return, accompanied by a group of vampiric thugs.
"Chronos" (1993)
What is Cronos? Is about a Machiavellian artifact developed by a medieval alchemist. Inside it is housed an insect thirsty for blood and with the power to offer eternal youth.
In the words of its director, Guillermo del Toro, "As fat that I am, I am very interested in the idea of the vampire as a being motivated by hunger." To highlight the presence of a Federico Luppi bloodthirsty
"The Addiction" (1995)
A philosophy student is bitten by a female vampire. This will cause important changes in your character and in your way of being. To quench the inexhaustible thirst for blood, Kathleen (played by Lily Taylor) has to act as a vampire junkie, and this alters the way she sees everything around her.
Una introspective vision of vampire cinema, splattered with blood with brutal massacres of friends, acquaintances, and every human who is nearby.
"Open until dawn" (1996)
He has pure Tarantino style. The same Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodríguez and George Clooney, a trio of outlaws between friendship and animosity to the vampire world.
The local "La Teta Enroscada", a Salma Hayek with her coiled snake, and an orgy of blood and bullets, how could it be otherwise.
As a curiosity, the film was nominated for the Razzie Awards, and Quentin Tarantino took the top award for worst supporting actor.
"John Carpenter's Vampires" (1998)
Halfway between western and futuristic action, and with the always grateful presence of one of the best supporting actors: James Woods, this time in front of the plot.
Is one of the most original versions of the vampire myth and with more visual strength than many have been made.
"Blade" (1998)
At the time when vampire cinema was more than revised, a marvel character and it revolutionizes everything. More than one was shot, but the first one was the one that hit. It is not easy to forget Wesley Snipes with his katana to decapitate leeches. It is not unforgettable either the disco scene, its dynamic soundtrack and a spray of blood that almost drenched all of us in our seats.
"Underworld" (2003)
If we thought that with Blade everything had been said in the vampire cinema, we were surprised to see Kake Beckinsale in his black wetsuit and eyes that are scary to see.
The wars with the lycanthropes were penetrating the people and the fifth installment is already released.
"Nosferatu" (1922)
It was the first one. A must for every movie fan who considers himself to be such. Despite its age, it is considered to be one of the best in vampire cinema.
A film considered the key work of the german expressionism. It seems old, but if we see it at home, in the dark, the skeletal being with a penetrating gaze, long nails and pointed ears is scary of the real one.
"Dracula, by Bram Stoker", 1992
Francis Ford Coppola left his greatest hits in the impressive saga of "The Godfather", and surprised us with an adaptation of the mythical novel of Bram Stoker about the best known of literary and cinematic vampires
The movie ended up being one of the greatest successes of its director at a time when advancements in visual effects were of great importance in film. Do not forget that other contemporary films of hers were "Terminator 2: the last judgment" and one of the great successes of Spielberg: "Jurassic Park".
As an anecdote it must be said that this film it was going to be a series for television, in the beginning.
Some changes in traditional and classic character of Dracula, and a very different vision, personal as always, of Coppola, elicited a gale of fierce criticism. The film was mercilessly attacked.