What a movie! Originally released in 1974 as an X -Rated film, this Andy Warhol gem is as painful to watch as it is to look away. Anytime I am flipping the channels and the buzz phrase 'cult classic' is used I need to stop. I have to see for myself what makes it so worthwhile that throngs of people have seen it and continue to love it.
I myself have been part of a 'cult following' for lots of different movies that caught the attention of hipsters, and film geeks alike. (Though it is funny how often the two over lap) However, this is one where I couldn't get past the bad to appreciate the good. It is only as good as the influence it has had on those that have followed.
Several great movies of our recent times have gleened camera work straight from this movie. Whether they'd like to admit it or not. The use of a front mounted camera on the wheel chair of Dracula (played by Udo Kier) is straight out of The Shining. Having arms severed off then spray blood in an almost humorous way is repeated in a lot of movies, from the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the infamous Japanese fight sequence in Kill Bill: Volume 1.
Bottom Line: If you like bad movies with lots of naked girls, and even more pretention this is the perfect film for you. It is the epitomy of 'cult classic' so why not get brain washed for the taste of 'Wirgin' blood.
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