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| Characters: |
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| Story: |
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| Animation: |
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| Music: |
B+ |
| Reviewer's Tilt: |
A |
| Penalty: |
D+ |
| Total: |
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| Japanese Name: Kyuketsuki Hunter D |
| Version(s) Seen: English
Dubbed |
| Category / Genre: Post-Apocalypse,
Horror, Undead |
| Year: 1985 (Japan) / 1993 (US) |
| Based on the Novel By: Hideyuki Kikuchi |
| Age Suitability: 15+ (Gore, Nudity, Violence) |
| Date Reviewed: Saturday, August 23, 2003 |
Overview: (VHS
Box)
In the year 12,090 AD, the Earth has fallen into the clutches of ruthless
vampires. Humans are enslaved by a corrupt feudal system. Only one
being has dared to challenge the cruel authority of these arrogant immortals
- the mysterious Vampire Hunter called "D".
A beautiful young villager, Doris, has been targeted by Count Magnus Lee
and his clan for the harsh doom of belonging to the Count. In desperation,
Doris promises herself to the enigmatic hunter in exchange for the extermination
of these tyrannical monsters. Before D can execute his plans, the Count
abducts Doris, forcing D to forge into the bloody reign of the House of
Lee. |
Review:
Woah, I have never really been a fan of Horror, if fact I have tried
to stay away from it when ever possible. I heard of this movie so
I picked it up. It's amazing what this eighty minute movie can show.
I swear it felt much longer (in a good way). Even as a non-fan of
Horror I really liked this movie, the whole package has real wide appeal.
"D" is real interesting character he's basically the ultimate gothic hero,
which really plays well, in a future that is basically the middle ages
with a few lazer guns and video screens. The sidekick in the talking
hand is not explained at all and is a bit confusing. The animation
is very good, even considering it was made nearly 20 years ago.
My only complains are some of the more gory moments (like exploding heads)
and shower scene that shows frontal nudity and is unnecessary, I can see
the nudity in the sirens but not in one part where part of Doris' garment
is pulled. However those are very minor, but makes you ask why even
do it.
Overall a definite rent, maybe even a buy. |
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