So Vam
Directed by Alice Maio Mackay
Kurt is an outcast in a conservative town who dreams of moving to the city to be a famous drag queen. Kidnapped by a predatory old vampire, Kurt is rescued and resurrected by a gang of rebellious vamps who feed on bigots and abusers. As a vampire he finally knows empowerment and belonging, but until Kurt faces the monster, he will never truly be free. The exciting debut from Australian trans teen filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay, So Vam is a low budget, high energy tribute to teen vampire classics, from a distinctly Gen Z, genderqueer POV. A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE
When an outcast is kidnapped by a predatory old vampire and killed, he is rescued just in time to be resurrected by a gang of rebellious vampires who feed on bigots and abusers.
Cast: Xai, Chris Asimos, Grace Hyland, Patty Glavieux, Benjamin Putnam
Member Reviews
Hard to believe that a 16 year old was behind this movie!! Talk about talented. Yes it is amateur but the people were real and the story f chosen family (with a vampire twist) was amazing. Makes me happy to see young queer talent!!
Good storyline and truth to what the people of lgbtq community are facing. It’s gotten worse and that’s probably the real horror story. It’s very Indy and low budget but has its place in the film community. It’s heartbreaking and terrifying to witness what happens in reality more than the movie but I’m proud of the crew and cast in this one.
Mackay recontextualizes monstrosity, ripping its label from queer and trans people and suturing it instead to fascism. This is such a fun vampire movie. I for one am going to be following Mackay's career and watching all of her films for the rest of my life.
Literally the worst movie ive ever seen!!! if i could give it minus 5 skulls i would!!!!
cute story and spooky