kcsvrn This film's DP should have been given every award out there. It was so beautiful the way it was shot. It felt like you moved quietly through every corner of the castle with each character in the film. I thought it was one of the most creative vampire thrillers I've seen in a while. It was dark and mysterious and kept me glued to the screen the whole film. I kept trying to guess how it was going to end and I couldn't which is so nice to see a surprise ending like that. Stephen Rea gives an excellent performance of this tortured Father and Art Historian and Eleanor Tomlinson as his daughter. I'm truly surprised that this film wasn't playing in every theater in America. I think anyone who loves a good thriller will like this film.

johndcali I saw this at a festival about a year ago, and was happy to finally find it online. I really enjoyed it when I first saw it, and it really stuck with me for a few days after. I kept trying to tell people about it after, but could never find it available anywhere. Now I'm glad it's finally been released, although I think the title may be different. It is very atmospheric, and haunting. The day after I saw it, I was trying to look up information about it, but aside from a couple articles, it was hard to find info about when it would be released. Now that it's out, I watched it again, and liked it just as much the second time. It was nice to see a horror/Gothic horror movie set in the 1980s Eastern Europe. I also loved Eleanor Tomlinson, and thought she was great in this role. Overall, I'd highly recommend this movie to film fans.

bernieoutthere Styria (Aka Angels of Darkness) is a superbly made independent Gothic thriller. I noticed one of the reviewers was thoroughly confused. I guess some people like movies like their chain restaurants. Not me. I was excited to let go and experience something unique and unexpected. The title of Angels of Darkness doesn't do this film justice. It's way to generic and unsubtle. This film is more like a classic supernatural tale. It's very dreamlike and beautifully shot. The acting is wonderful as well. I think the key to watching this film is letting go of expectations about what a supernatural movie or a vampire story should be about. There are lots of ideas and well explored themes. But I think the the thing that I loved the most was the overall MOOD! I can't wait to watch it again!

colleenangst I just saw this movie on Hulu Plus. I hadn't heard of it. But I love Stephen Rea, so I decided to see what it was all about. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! This is not your typical supernatural horror movie. It's a slow burn. But there's so much beauty in every image. And there are a lot of visual references and historical layers. I very taken by Eleanor Tomlinson's performance as Lara. And after watching I did some research and realized it is an adaptation of a novella called Carmilla. Now I know what I'll be doing this weekend! I wish more movies were made like this today, atmospheric, beautiful, and full of interesting details!