Blood Reunion

Wynona Rises...
A woman returns to her hometown after fifteen years, in order to visit her mother's grave. After meeting some of the locals, she goes about her business, only to find herself in the middle of a vampire uprising. It appears that the woman's mum is back from the dead, and chomping necks! Her name is Wynona, and she's out for bloody vengeance against those she deems to be her enemies. BLOOD REUNION is an ultra low-budget film w/ enough story and interesting characters to make up for any lack of funds. I started watching it, thinking I'd turn it off within a few minutes. However, I kept watching, and I'm glad I did. BR reminds me of those wonderful old, zero budget creepers from the 60s and 70s. The cast is tiny, most of the action takes place in real living-rooms, and the special effects are basic. Still, this had a charm that's lacking in many expensive movies. I quite enjoyed it...

Small Budget Goes A Long Way
It is unusual to see a low budget independent horror film like this. Its budgetary limitations are apparent, but the producers manage to make their limited resources go a long way. It is a vampire story which takes a more classic approach to the vampire genre, unlike some of the vampire films and television series that have been produced in recent years. Also, unlike a lot of independent horror (and big budget horror in fact) it does not rely entirely on blood and gore, but in fact has a story that is creative and makes you care about the characters.

The special effects are fairly well done, and the film does not rely on them, but uses them sparingly and effectively. The acting is decent, particularly from April Hartman (Janeth) and Paula Marcenaro Solinger (Winona), but the entire cast carry their performances well.

If you're looking for a splatter-fest slasher movie you won't find it here, but if you're looking for an entertaining vampire tale reminiscent of...

a movie with bite
it's like a -B movie some slapstick fun a love story its not for every one i give it 4 stars out of five.

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