'Vampire' does not contain any actual Vampires in a traditional mythical sense, nor is it much of a horror film. Instead Shunji Iwai's english language debut is a somewhat subdued drama with a really interesting main character that assists people with suicides by simply draining their blood, which he then subsequently stores and drinks for himself. Though, it definitely has its flaws, the film stays utterly compelling throughout and has a similar tone to some of Iwai's previous work, making it a film that alot of people will find hard to get into. But those that can are sure to find a solid film that presents an intriguing and different take on the vampire concept.
