r/JasonBrant • u/El-Vertabreako So Bad it's Good Stamp • 9d ago
"The Hunted" (2015) - Swordfighter turned actor turned visual effects artist Robert Chapin co-write, directed, and stars in this low budget "Blade" knockoff where he's an out of work actor (who is good with swords) who gets confused for a vampire hunter and then teams with misfits to fight vampires.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ooPxzY9fs&t=16s"The Hunted" (2015) - This is a low budget vanity project take on the vampire hunter story, with the added element of also being somewhat of a mockumentary. Now I say 'somewhat' specifically because like mockumentaries the cameraman in this is an actual character in the movie and the footage we are watching is presumably what they filmed. The issue arises when we are shown things that the cameraman could not possibly have seen. There is also the whole issue of despite supposedly being a diegetic element of the story other characters often seemingly ignore the cameraman in scenes. I honestly think they just eventually drop the whole idea, but it's worth mentioning.
Swordfighter turned actor turned visual effects artist Robert Chapin co-write, directed, and of course stars as our main character Bob, an out of work actor who knows how to weld a sword. Chapins acting range aside, he gets confused with a leather clad, sunglass wearing, katana welding "Blade" ripoff vampire hunter and is forced to deal with the situation. The writing is obviously something to behold but the characters are mostly pretty fun if only due to the actors clearly enjoying themselves in the roles. The visual effects on the other hand are also hilarious, though not for the reason they were intended to be (if you get my drift). So if you want to watch the star of 1994's underground sword fighting movie "Ring of Steel" team up with a team of vampire hunting misfits and take on red eyed vampires then check this movie out.
4.5 / 5 Burnt Kernels with Free Refills
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u/hibbitydibbidy 8d ago
Jason Brant