Not sure about the negative reviews, however, the film wasn't the disaster some are writing about it.
It is a different slant on the Vampire Genre, with more of a: "Tortured Artist, meets Tortured Soul" thing going on.
There was a lot being said without the need for dialog to get in the way of the viewer to use their own imaginations.
I like that approach rather than being spoon fed all the way through a film.
Art, addiction, regret, and perhaps finding love after all?
The actress "Tortured Soul" (Sarah Roemer) nailed the piercing stare aspect of the Vampiress Vivian. Sarah also projected the anguish and longing of her undead character.
(Luke Grimes) did a pretty damned good job of portraying Max, the films "Tortured Artist".
Anyway, I didn't think the film to be too bad, and yes... I would watch it again.
BTW: The painting. What would you have seen? Good topic for a conversation.