Its a classic in the genre that is deserving of more attention. With anders hove, denice duff, kevin spirtas, melanie shatner. Subspecies ii bloodstone bluray disc, for sale online horror movie posters. Following subspecies, this thriller tells of the persistent attempts of recapitated vampire radu to convince a young. Subspecies iii 1994 and so, the story of vampire bloodlust and creatures of the night lurking in shadowy romanian locales from full moon features continue. Subspecies ii, so the two films share the majority of the same cast, crew, technical aspects, etc. So, two years later, full moon released bloodstone. However, the end result an entirely different film. Its a fantasy and horror movie with an average imdb audience rating of 6. Due to a disagreement in the first film, his head got separated from his body and a nasty stake was driven through his heart.
Subspecies ii is equally as forgettable as its predecessor. A spinoff film was released in 1997, which featured characters that would go on to appear in the final installment of the film series. Subspecies is a series of four horror movies and a fifth upcoming entry, directed by ted nicolau, produced by full moon features and starring anders hove as vampire radu vladislas. Hoves performance is certainly the core of this film and bids to become the main reason for further subspecies films. Subspecies is an american, directtovideo, horror film series produced by full moon studios. Still in the thrall of the evil vampire radu, michelle yearns to be taught the skills of the vampire. Radu finds stefan and michelle sleeping, and immediately kills stefan. But she has taken the vampire familys bloodstone, and now radu must find her to get it back. Subspecies ii picking up directly after the conclusion of the first chapter.
Subspecies is by far better than your adverage vampire film its a tragic story of love, obsession, pain, blood and betrayal. Continuing after the first subspecies, a woman who has just become a vampire tries to escape the evil vampire, radu, who seeks her as his love interest. Kicking off where subspecies left off, we see the vampire radu hove being reassembled by his little red minions. It picks up after the events of the first and ends with a tease to the third installment.
Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Because this is being featured on this blog, and the dreaded specter of. While her sister comes to romania to save her soul. Though its easily eclipsed by the excellent sequel two years later, bloodstone. Continuing after the first subspecies, a woman who has just become a vampire tries to escape the evil vampire, radu, who seeks her as his. Bloodstone was released in 1993, and featured equally impressive and creepy shadow effects, considering its low budget. Subspecies ii 1993 the advantage of a sequel, sometimes, is to take what you did the first time and refine it. In games bloodstone, a region in at least one of the fable games by lionhead studios. His first deed is to open stefans coffin and destroy him.
Subspecies 4, the 4th installment to the subspecies series, will be a welcome viewing to fans of the first three subspecies pictures. In her place, they cast relative newcomer denice duff, whose prior credits include episodes of northern exposure and matlock. I didnt, and still dont know about the story line with the subspecies the little demons radus minions, but they were very well done. Subspecies iii was shot backtoback with its predecessor, bloodstone. The bad news is that the effort is hardly worth it and bloodstone. Subspecies ii is a film directed by ted nicolaou with anders hove, denice duff, kevin spirtas, melanie shatner, year. Subspecies ii 1993 05261993 us fantasy, horror 1h 47m user score. I think this movie was great with the special effects. The first film was good, but fairly basic in its story, technical quality, and ideas. With subspecies being another hit for full moon features, it was clear that a sequel was indeed needed. Subspecies 2 1993 picks up directly after the events of the first film, with radus minions, the subspecies, reattaching radus head and removing the stake from his heart. It makes for a bit of muddled viewing experience, but one that is fun enough that you can forgive some of the missteps it. Subspecies was going for a traditional gothic horror film set in modern times the early 1990s in that case.
Subspecies ii 1993 watch on full moon or streaming. Subspecies ii, while leaving me with a whole bunch of questions not the least, where are the subspecies. Subspecies ii, youre likely to like this one as well as they were shot together and carry over the exact same tone as the last film. With four films and a spinoff the vampire journals, currently being prepped for a bluray release. Subspecies 2 is a sequel worth jumping straight into. Subspecies ii, that said it was much better than the first, including the trusted the psychotronic video guide to film which said believe it or not, this is one of the best vampire movies in years. Full moon features had a certified hit on their hands with the first subspecies film. Subspecies ii is not one but two sequels, being shot backtoback with further sequel bloodlust. So, hesitantly i bought the 88 films disc and have to say i dont regret it at all. Meanwhile, her sister becky tries to free her from his evil clutches, and this time, shes brought some help. Subspecies ii is the second installment in the subspecies film series.
Lead actress laura tate refused to return due to how rough the shoot for the first film was. Subspecies ii stars anders hove, denice duff, kevin spirtas, melanie shatner the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 47 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Radu awakes and slaughters his sleeping brother, but is chased away by the encroaching sunlight before he can kill his brothers mate michelle duff and before he can take the bloodstone. As with all the sequels in this franchise, this film picks up exactly where the second one ended, and was designed that way with both the second and third films being shot back. Continuing the misadventures of radu and his insatiable need to make michelle heroine of the previous film and now a vampire his eternal bride. The subspecies return radus head to his body and remove the stake from his heart. Coming off the somewhat slow, but very entertaining subspecies, ted nicolaou and full moon pick up right where they left off with the sequel. It spawned three sequels and a spinoff, all of which are worth watching. Subspecies ii 1993 english cinema, trailer, video clips, bloodstone. Everyone was talking about the awesome and creepy shadow effects. Subspecies 2 1993 picks up directly after the events of the first film, with radus minions. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Subspecies full moon features vampire film full movie watch. Subspecies ii still the best full moon film that doesnt have stuart gordons name attached, this film remains a solid, compelling start to the most consistent and rewarding series in the studios history.
It is once again directed by ted nicolaou, who was also given the writing. Anders hove returns as the drooling radu, as does denise duff as michelle. But she has taken the vampire familys bloodstone, and now radu must find her to. Retaining what made the first film work while expanding the lore and developing the characters further, bloodstone. Following subspecies, this thriller tells of the persistent attempts of recapitated vampire radu to convince a young woman to be his vampiric servant with the help of several other horrifying. Bloodstone is a film that fans of vampire movies should definately check out. In 1992, the big budget vampire film dracula or bram stokers dracula was released, starring keanu reeves and anthony hopkins. You can build upon the ideas and story you established in the first outing. Starting from where the original left off, bloodstone. Subspecies 2 picks up exactly where the first movie left off, with radus headless body lying upon. This is a fun sequel that really develops a story instead of the typical bite and gore vampire film. Literally starting at the same moment subspecies ends, bloodstone. The second subspecies movie is the best of all the subspecies movies. Before he can perform his second deed stake michelle morgan the sun comes up and he must take immediate refuge in his coffin.
Subspecies ii video 1993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Welcome back to subspecies month here at bmovie enema. Writerdirector ted nicolaus subspecies franchise is one of the flagships of full moon features. The series ran from 1991 to 1998, and followed the exploits of vampire radu vladislas, portrayed by anders hove, and his efforts to turn michelle morgan into his fledgling. We get a little closer insight of radus history, who he is and how he has become radu, also that he has mortal feelings at times, especially for his new protege, michelle.
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