Genre: Thriller
Director: Tony DeGuide
Writer: Tony DeGuide
Production Company: Windy City Films
Release Date: 2024 (United States)
Story
VampireS is a gripping supernatural drama that revolves around Erik O’Malley (Richard Grieco), a mysterious undertaker in a small town with a dark secret: he is suspected of being a vampire. When Erik’s two brothers, Detectives Shawn O’Malley (Eric Roberts) and Frankie O’Malley (Tony DeGuide), start looking into a string of strange murders that appear to be connected to the occult, the drama intensifies as the brothers, ignorant of Erik’s true nature, find themselves in danger of colliding with each other.
The film builds to a climactic showdown where Erik must choose between family loyalty and the dark allure of his true nature. As the investigation deepens, Erik must navigate a perilous path to protect his secret while battling an internal conflict between his vampiric instincts and the remnants of his humanity. The arrival of the mysterious and seductive Queen Citrine (Ava Cherry) further complicates matters.
VampireS offers a novel perspective on the vampire genre by combining elements of mystery, horror, and family drama with themes of identity, loyalty, and the conflict between good and evil.
Plot
The thriller VampireS (2024) explores the enigmatic life of undertaker Erik O’Malley, who is the target of a suspicious investigation. Given his eerie demeanor and nocturnal habits, the local community speculates that Erik might be a vampire. But when his own brothers, local police department detectives Shawn and Frankie O’Malley, are assigned to look into the strange activities around Erik, things get complicated. As they delve further, they have to face not only the potential for paranormal elements but also their familial ties and long-buried secrets. As Erik tries to balance his quiet life with his brothers’ unrelenting pursuit, the tension grows.
Cast
Eric Roberts as Detective Shawn O’Malley
Richard Grieco as Undertaker Erik O’Malley
Eliza Roberts as Flora Di Merci
Joe Estevez as Father Blake
Tuesday Knight as Cora Di Merci
Leilani Shiu as Mystique
Max Wasa as Vampire Celestial
Greg Tally as Forensic Scientist Tagler
Tony DeGuide as Detective Frankie O’Malley
Frank Pietrangolare as Vito Bartolini
Anastacia Bella as Annabelle
Amber Aria as Vampire Valentina
January Stern as Sister Alexander
Peter Angelopoulos as Father Nikta
Ava Cherry as Queen Citrine
Edi Mehana as Vampire Hunter
Johnny Donofrio as Crooked Cop
Tony Ocean as Vito Calabria