This is a pretty bad 80's teen sex comedy with a vampire slant. It s main attraction is an early appearance by Jim Carrey before he became a big star. Unfortunately the filmmakers seem unwilling to take advantage of his comic talents, forcing him to play it straight most of the time
What makes this even worse are the rich opportunities for him to exploit his particular brand of silliness in a movie with this premise
I mean, Jim Carrey turning into a vampire
that has potential., but for the most part, that potential is untapped.
However there are a few places where Carrey is allowed to showcase his comic abilities, and his talent is apparent
Particularly in a VERY ridiculous dance scene that has to rank right up there as one of the silliest (or stupidest) dance scenes I have ever encountered. This sequence is so crazy that I would almost recommend the movie based purely on the dance scene.
The rest of the movie is mostly bland and not so enjoyable
Lauren Hutton is a looker, but her part is pretty weak here. Carrey's two nerdy friends are supposed to provide most of the comic relief, but they aren't very funny. The story moves along very predictably and there is little or no urgency. It's not the kind of movie that makes you want to turn off the TV, but it's pretty forgettable.
Still
. It does have the dance scene, and there is a certain 80's nostalgia factor. It's worth watching if you catch it on TV and you have some time to kill.
