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Title: Razor Blade Smile (2005) |
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Review of Razor Blade Smile
- A 19th century woman (Eileen Daly) has become one of the undead, becoming a hired killer in modern times. When she starts knocking off part of the elite businessmen, "The Illuminati," who secretly are taking over business and the government, she becomes the target of a Scotland Yard detective (Jonathan Coote) in this British cult classic.
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- The real truth about their mysterious adversary--a vampire--would "rip your mind's fragile hinges," the death's-head CEO of a secret society (Christopher Adamson) warns a human henchman. Your mind's fragile hinges have little to fear from this vampire-action-sexploitation hybrid. Director-writer-editor Jake West desperately tricks up his one-man opus in tech glam: sexpot Lilith Silver evolves from 19th-century vampire victim to modern-day hitwoman in black-and-white, color, freeze-frame, fast and slow motion, cartoon FX, overblown Freudian dreams.
There are moments: in the James Bond-style credit sequence, Lilith's fanged mouth yawns wide, disgorging a veritable blizzard of razor blades. And in the black-and-white prelude, West's camera looks down on his voluptuous vampire, sprawled on a bed, the only color the scarlet drenching her dress, bloodying her mouth. But "artsy" razzle-dazzle can't distract from Razor Blade Smile's overall failure to arouse horror, lust, humor, or any other redeeming response. First-timer Eileen Daley makes Lilith so soignee and hip it hurts; her femme fatale's couture runs to multizippered, skintight black leather, shades, fur hats; the picture's completed by ebony mane, cheekbones to die for, and an extraordinarily mobile mouth with alarming overbite. Lilith kills time at a vampire/goth bar, shagging lesbian or stud, but what she really lives for are century-long power games played with the love of her life--er, death. This cynical horror flick punctures the very conventions that are the genre's lifeblood: encouraging egregious mugging and milking portentousness from every remark, Smile reduces the primal sex-death themes of authentic vampire fiction to kiss kiss/bang bang/bite bite. --Kathleen Murphy
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Comments for Razor Blade Smile
- Posted on 2008-03-30
It'll be different NEXT time!!
"Razor Blade Smile" has a lot going for it, and a few that don't. It's a campy, fun bit of Vampire shenanigans, that's not afraid to poke a bit of fun at itself! Eileen Daly, the sultry, sexy Vamp star of this film, should be a draw for the guys in the audience. I first ran across this film by way of an article in the British "counter culture" magazine, "Bizarre". Eileen Daly was interviewed on her take of this film. I have to say that the film intrigued me enough to want to see it. It was tough going, as this film is difficult to locate outside of sites like Amazon.
I really can't go into the plot of this film, as there isn't much to talk about without giving the whole thing away. Let's just say that you won't see the finale coming!
The production values aren't the greatest, there is a lot of "snowy" scenes, but after all, this IS a "B" Action/Horror film. Don't let that sway you however. "Razor Blade Smile" will keep you entertained, but if it doesn't, chill out! you're taking this film, as well as yourself, too seriously! This is a fine addition to any Vampire Collection!
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-02-10
If you Didn't Like this Movie you know Fck All About Vampires...
I For One, Would just Like to say here and now, I Loved this Movie. Yes, it is Low Budgit and a little Cheezy, however, the concepts were Great, the plot was amusing, and the ending was surprising. The Actress you could tell Loved what she was doing and really got into the role. Vampire Fans, this is Definately the Movie for you, It doesn't throw out the Basic Ideas of Vampire Lore, But It does Twist them just a little. if you are looking for Fresh "Blood" this movie is the way to go, Keep an open Mind and enjoy the story Line in it all.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2007-07-20
Better The Second Time Around...
I must admit that the first time I watched RAZOR BLADE SMILE, I had quite a few "WTF??" moments. However, the ending stitches it all together nicely, and made me grin. Eileen Daly is "The Angel Of Death", a vampire assassin whose skin-tight leather fashions had my attention immediately! She's blazing hot, and makes a wonderfully voluptuous neck-biter! Her seduction / playtime scenes sizzle right along, making me wish... well, never mind! As I said, the story itself seemed sort of lame, that is until the finalé. I enjoyed this movie more the second time. Watch it and you'll see what I mean...
Score: 4
- Posted on 2007-01-02
All Style, No Substance
The opening title sequence is the best part of the film. There was a really interesting concept here, but alas, the director went for 'hot' film and stylish camera shots and neglected performance and plot - I don't think he could decide whether he was shooting a vampire flick or a softcore flick with vampires in it. There were also some continuity errors, such as one sequence where the vampire goes through the front door of a house, but the next shot shows her climbing in a window. However, it is visually interesting and there's a fair amount of pretty, naked people to ogle, so it's not a total loss.
Not the worst, but definitely far from the best.
Score: 3
- Posted on 2006-11-10
Cult Classic Vampire Love Story
This movie is on my must own, or watch list. I think all but the photographers (American) acting in it was good. Some of my favorite highlights include b british vampire movie, lots of great one liners, a who/what/when/where/why plot, and more realistic sexuality. The visuals make this movie a B type movie, the plot, and acting keep it going very well. I love that the main character rates people via the a,b,c, & f grade for their blood. I also feel the music was well chosen for this type of vampire movie. I hope you enjoy.
Score: 5
