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
Alice Mackay is quickly becoming one of my favorite film makers. Make horror gay again!
Alice is one of my new favourite characters, she's so cool 😭❤️ omg if I saw this movie 10 years ago I would have made her my whole personality I stg Never thought I'd see badass trans vampires on screen, I would love to see more of them. Massive props to the writer and director Alice Maio Mackay, a needed voice who definitely has a future in filmmaking ahead of her
This movie is flawed for sure, the acting feels a little forced . . . but honestly the fact that this is written by a 16 yr old is impressive. It is also amazing that this movie is SO queer which is totally lacking from mainstream cinema. The storyline is honestly pretty good and the only part I found a little rushed was when Landon preys on Kurt - it seems like there could have been more build up there. But anyway - great story, very queer, loved April to death. Cinematography is beautiful. I am so so so excited to see where this filmmaker goes.
This movie is a goddamn mess, but I am inclined to love it??? Like, the writing is weird at points, the cinematography, the soundtrack, the acting, pretty much every single thing is just a goddamn disaster at least once, but I still love this? It just felt like a comfort to watch. People treat you like a monster, so you get to become a monster, but also don't really be a monster, but also do. What a confusing ride. Give it a watch if you want to feel compelled to watch it again in like a week. I can feel the passion everyone had in making this, which is definitely where the fun comes from. Just. What an absolute mess.
genuinely fantastic. Amazing that the director was so young while writing this/putting it together. This movie really shows what you can get done with a limited budget. Amazing debut for several of the actors and heartwarming to see queer characters played by queer people. YES it's cheesy YES it's campy YES it's silly, but also YES it's one of my new fav movies