Vampires (Original title)John Carpenter's Vampires (Alternative title)
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Carpenter
Production company billing: ©1997. Largo Entertainment, Inc. [animated logo] Columbia Pictures Largo Entertainment presents a Storm King production Dolby digital/Digital DTS sound Colour by FotoKem filmed with Panavision cameras and lenses Eastman Color Film released by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. country of first publication: the United States author: Largo Entertainment, Inc. [logos] Storm King / Largo Entertaibnment - in association with JVC Entertainment/Columbia Pictures A CTV Intl. release (in France) of a Largo Entertainment/Film Office presentation of a Storm King production. GC: [2.35] Anamorphic [Panavision]
Synopsis: Set in New Mexico in the present. Jack Crow is the leader of a team of vampire slayers who successfully kill a group of vampires before themselves being confronted by Valek, the world's very first vampire.
Genre: Horror
Releases
Date: 1998Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Cinefotocolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 108 mins
Title: DVDsArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Basic details of DVD release.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n5 May 2000 Pages: 64-65
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 134
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: [AS] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n267 November 2000 Pages: 84-85
Title: Reviews: videofileAuthor: ATKINS, Ian Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n72 December 1999 Page: 46
Title: [Shivers - n72 December 1999: no known title]Author: RIGBY, Jonathan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 60
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 34
Title: New filmsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review November 1999 Page: 39
Title: John Carpenter's vampiresAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n14 March 1998 Page: 16,17
Title: TrailersAuthor: EVANS, Dean Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 19-20
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998: no known title]Author: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: ArticleLanguage: Italian
In: Cinefantastique v30 n4 August 1998 Pages: 8-9
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES including the plot and the ideas behind it
In: Fangoria n177 October 1998 Pages: 38-41,82
Title: Nailing VampiresAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig W. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, with comments by John Carpenter
In: Variety 04 May 1998 Page: 83
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n446 April 1998 Pages: 40-41
Title: Vampires - Le Mal ecclésiastique contre la maladie du BienAuthor: DAHAN, Yannick Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Neon February 1998 Page: 18,19
Title: out there in productionAuthor: PATTERSON, John Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere n254 May 1998 Pages: 110-111
Title: Entretien avec un faiseur de vampiresAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with John Carpenter about his film JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 46
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 49
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v30 n9/10 November 1998 Pages: 16-17
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: FISCHER, Dennis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the production of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, including a short interview with Sheryl Lee
In: Fangoria n178 November 1998 Pages: 36-40
Title: To play and slayAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: On set report
In: Creative Screenwriting v5 n6 Nov/Dec 1998 Page: 11
Title: Script commentsAuthor: BEUS, Ingrid de Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the screenplay for JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES by Don Jackoby, Don Mazur and John Carpenter.
In: Cinefantastique v30 n7/8 October 1998 Pages: 54-63
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the making of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, including discussions of the costumes and the role of producer Sandy King
In: Screen International n1156 01 May 1998 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n1156 01 May 1998: no known title]Author: KORMAN, Lenny Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n10 December 1998 Page: 26
Title: Scores of scoresAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: Cinefantastique v30 n1 May 1998 Page: 7
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
In: Fangoria n171 April 1998 Page: 9
Title: "Vampires" wagin g an unholy warAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n176 September 1998 Pages: 26-31,76
Title: Vatican vs. VampiresAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig W. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of VAMPIRES
In: The Hollywood Reporter v347 n37 3 Jun 1997 Page: 28
Title: Film ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v348 n11 08 Jul 1997 Page: 18
Title: Film productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further credits and change of title
Author: MILLER, Cynthia J. Pages: xxvi, 318 pages
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Country: USADirector: John Carpenter
Production company billing: ©1997. Largo Entertainment, Inc. [animated logo] Columbia Pictures Largo Entertainment presents a Storm King production Dolby digital/Digital DTS sound Colour by FotoKem filmed with Panavision cameras and lenses Eastman Color Film released by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. country of first publication: the United States author: Largo Entertainment, Inc. [logos] Storm King / Largo Entertaibnment - in association with JVC Entertainment/Columbia Pictures A CTV Intl. release (in France) of a Largo Entertainment/Film Office presentation of a Storm King production. GC: [2.35] Anamorphic [Panavision]
Synopsis: Set in New Mexico in the present. Jack Crow is the leader of a team of vampire slayers who successfully kill a group of vampires before themselves being confronted by Valek, the world's very first vampire.
Genre: Horror
Releases
Date: 1998Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Cinefotocolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 108 mins
Credits
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Presented by/©: Inc. Largo Entertainment, Presented by: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Production Company: Storm King, [Production Company]: CTV International, Film Office, Executive Producer: Barr Potter, Producer: Sandy King, Co-producer: Don Jakoby, Unit Production Manager: Kim Kurumada, Production Co-ordinator: Cheryl Miller, Locations Manager: Michael Dellheim, 2nd Unit Director: Jeff Imada, Assistant Director (1st): Christian P. Della Penna, Assistant Director (2nd): Deanna Stadler, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Chemen A. Ochoa, Assistant Director (Helicopter Unit 1st): Greg Babcock, Script Supervisor: Benu Bhandari, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Sandy King, Casting: Reuben Cannon, Casting: Eddie Dunlop, Casting (Local/Extra): Therese Schoeppner, Casting (ADR Group Voice): Loop Troop, Casting (ADR Group Voice): Caitlin McKenna, Terri Douglas, Screenplay: Don Jakoby, [Screenplay]: John Carpenter, Dan Mazur, Based on novel 'Vampire$' by: John Steakley, Director of Photography: Gary B. Kibbe, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Leo Napolitano, David Dunlap, Camera Operator: Leo Napolitano, Camera Operator: George B. Stephenson, Panaglide Operator: Kirk Gardner, Panaglide Operator: Colin Anderson, Panaglide Operator: Rusty Geller, Marcus Cole, Panaglide Operator (2nd Unit): Bob Gorelick, Spacecam Operator (Helicopter Unit): Bob Mehnert, Video Displays: E=mc², E=mc² (Video Supervisor): Bob Morgenroth, Brett Cody, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Darrell D. Pritchett, Special Effects Second Man: William Casey Pritchett, Special Effects: Jason Gustafson, Corey Pritchett, Special Effects (Elevator): Gene Grigg, Special Effects (2nd Unit): William Casey Pritchett, Corey Pritchett, Film Editor: Edward A. Warschilka, Production Designer: Thomas A. Walsh, Art Director: Kim Hix, Set Decorator: David Schlesinger, Morrell Building Mural Artist: Alex Rokoff, Costume Designer: Robin Michel Bush, Costume Supervisor: Bob Bush, Make-up: Jill Cady, Make-up: Janna B. Phillips, Special Make-up Effects: Inc. KNB EFX, Special Make-up Effects by: Robert Kurtzman, Special Make-up Effects by: Gregory Nicotero, Howard Berger, KNB (Supervisor): Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, KNB (Puppeteer): Shannon Shea, KNB (Key Artist): Scott Patton, KNB (Key Artist): Garrett Immel, KNB (Key Artist): Douglas Noe, KNB (Key Artist): Greg Funk, KNB (Key Artist): Chris Hanson, Tami Lane, KNB (Lab Artist): Lori Piekarski, KNB (Lab Artist): Louis Kiss, KNB (Lab Artist): Brian Demski, KNB (Lab Artist): Sam Debree, KNB (Lab Artist): Brian Rae, KNB (Lab Artist): Alex Diaz, KNB (Lab Artist): James Hall, Steven Hartman, KNB (Mechanical Department): Wayne Toth, KNB (Mechanical Department): Jake Mckinnon, Mike Regan, KNB (Hair Department): Ron Pipes, Robert Maverick, KNB (Co-ordinator): Kamar Bitar, Chiz Hasegawa, Hair: Jill Crosby, Hair: Laurel Van Dyke, Enid Arias, Main/End Title Design: Inc Bruce Schluter Design, Opticals: Pacific Title/Mirage, Music Composed by: John Carpenter, {Music Performed by The}: The Texas Toad Lickers, Musician (Rhythm Guitar/Synthesizers): John Carpenter, Musician (Lead Guitar): Steve Cropper, Musician (Steel Pedal Guitar/Dobro): Jeffrey A. Baxter, Musician (Bass): Donald V. 'Duck' Dunn, Musician (Drums): Rick Shlosser, Musician (Other Live Percussion): E. 'Bucket' Baker, Musician (Hammond B3 Organ): Bruce Robb, Musician (Saxophone): Joe Robb, Music Conductor/Orchestrations: Paul Mirkovich, Music Supervisor: Bruce Robb, Sound Design: John Pospisil, Sound Mixer: Hank Garfield, Recordist: Charlie Ajar Jr, Re-recording Mixer: Ezra Dweck, Re-recordist: Mark Coffey, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Casper, Dan Leahy, Supervising Sound Editor: John Dunn, Dialogue Editor: Aaron Glascock, Effects Editor: Donald Flick, ADR Recordist: George Tucker, ADR Mixer: Christina Tucker, Supervising ADR Editor: Victoria Sampson, Foley Artist: Paul Holzborn, Foley Artist: Rick Owens, Foley Mixer: Christina Tucker, Foley Editor: Christopher Flick, Stunt Co-ordinator: Jeff Imada, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator: Brian Imada, Stunts: Joe Bucaro, Stunts: Jennifer Caputo, Stunts: Carl Ciarfalio, Stunts: Jeff Dashnaw, Stunts: Jeff Della Penna, Stunts: Lori Dillen, Stunts: Donna Evans, Stunts: Tommy Huff, Stunts: Steve Ito, Stunts: Tatsuro Koike, Stunts: Steve Lambert, Stunts: Steve Martinez, Stunts: Rita Minor, Stunts: Linda Perlin, Stunts: Jimmy N. Roberts, Stunts: Mario Roberts, Stunts: Mike Vendrell, Stunts: Danny Weselis, Weapons Specialist: Michael Papac, Wolf Provided by: Candy Kitchen Rescue Ranch, Animal Trainer: George Stapleton, Helicopter Pilot: Jim Deeth
Cast
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James Woods (Jack Crow), Daniel Baldwin (Antonio 'Tony' Montoya), Sheryl Lee (Katrina), Thomas Ian Griffith (Ion Valek), Maximilian Schell (Cardinal Alba), Tim Guinee (Father Adam Guiteau), Gregory Sierra (Father Giovanni), Mark Boone Jr (Catlin), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (David Deyo), Tommy Rosales (Ortega), Henry Kingi (Anthony), David Rowden (Bambi), Clarke Coleman (Davis), Mark Sivertsen (highway patrolman), John Furlong (Father Molina), Angelina Calderon Torres (cleaning lady), Jimmy Ortega (male vampire 1), Gilbert Rosales (male vampire 2), Danielle Burgio (woman vampire 1), Laura Cordova (girl vampire 2), Troy Robinson (male master 1), Anita Hart (female master 2), John Casino (male master 3), Chad Stahelski (male master 4), Steve Blalock (male master 5), Marjean Holden (female master 6), Cris Thomas Palomino (female master 7), Julia Mcferrin (first hooker), Lori Dillen (second hooker), Jake Walker (county sheriff), Michael Huddleston (motel owner), Todd Anderson (deputy sheriff), Steven Hartley (clerk), Dennis E. Garber (limousine driver), Robert L. Bush (TV news anchor), Frank Darabont (man with Buick), Mona Garcia, Candice Kirkiles, Neva Lucero, Helen Moreno, Janice Richmond, Juanita Romano, Ann Romero, Elisa Valdez, April Winters (hooker)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(29)
In: Sight and Sound v10 n5 May 2000 Page: 66Title: DVDsArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Basic details of DVD release.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n5 May 2000 Pages: 64-65
Title: Video reviews: rentalAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 134
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: [AS] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n267 November 2000 Pages: 84-85
Title: Reviews: videofileAuthor: ATKINS, Ian Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n72 December 1999 Page: 46
Title: [Shivers - n72 December 1999: no known title]Author: RIGBY, Jonathan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 60
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 34
Title: New filmsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review November 1999 Page: 39
Title: John Carpenter's vampiresAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n14 March 1998 Page: 16,17
Title: TrailersAuthor: EVANS, Dean Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998 Pages: 19-20
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n36 Nov/Dec 1998: no known title]Author: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: ArticleLanguage: Italian
In: Cinefantastique v30 n4 August 1998 Pages: 8-9
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES including the plot and the ideas behind it
In: Fangoria n177 October 1998 Pages: 38-41,82
Title: Nailing VampiresAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig W. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, with comments by John Carpenter
In: Variety 04 May 1998 Page: 83
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n446 April 1998 Pages: 40-41
Title: Vampires - Le Mal ecclésiastique contre la maladie du BienAuthor: DAHAN, Yannick Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Neon February 1998 Page: 18,19
Title: out there in productionAuthor: PATTERSON, John Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Premiere n254 May 1998 Pages: 110-111
Title: Entretien avec un faiseur de vampiresAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with John Carpenter about his film JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 46
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n446/447 21 Aug 1998 Page: 49
Title: Fall Movie PreviewArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v30 n9/10 November 1998 Pages: 16-17
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: FISCHER, Dennis Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the production of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, including a short interview with Sheryl Lee
In: Fangoria n178 November 1998 Pages: 36-40
Title: To play and slayAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: On set report
In: Creative Screenwriting v5 n6 Nov/Dec 1998 Page: 11
Title: Script commentsAuthor: BEUS, Ingrid de Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the screenplay for JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES by Don Jackoby, Don Mazur and John Carpenter.
In: Cinefantastique v30 n7/8 October 1998 Pages: 54-63
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the making of JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES, including discussions of the costumes and the role of producer Sandy King
In: Screen International n1156 01 May 1998 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n1156 01 May 1998: no known title]Author: KORMAN, Lenny Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n10 December 1998 Page: 26
Title: Scores of scoresAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: Cinefantastique v30 n1 May 1998 Page: 7
Title: John Carpenter's VampiresAuthor: THONEN, John Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report
In: Fangoria n171 April 1998 Page: 9
Title: "Vampires" wagin g an unholy warAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n176 September 1998 Pages: 26-31,76
Title: Vatican vs. VampiresAuthor: CHRISSINGER, Craig W. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of VAMPIRES
In: The Hollywood Reporter v347 n37 3 Jun 1997 Page: 28
Title: Film ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v348 n11 08 Jul 1997 Page: 18
Title: Film productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further credits and change of title
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Undead in the West: vampires, zombies, mummies, and ghosts on the cinematic frontierAuthor: MILLER, Cynthia J. Pages: xxvi, 318 pages