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If you've seen a fair number of Hong Kong movies before, especially modern horror-comedies, then you probably know what to expect from "Doctor Vampire". If you *aren't* familiar with Hong Kong movies, then this movie will surprise and probably confuse you, although you'll likely think it's pretty funny.

Hong Kong movies are often a bit disorganized, by Hollywood standards, and "Doctor Vampire" is no exception. A few plot elements go nowhere; a few loose ends won't get tied up. Some scenes -- although worth seeing -- don't really seem to go with the rest of the film. It all adds up to a happy mess that's entertaining but may be a little disconcerting for newcomers.

The cast is pretty good, including HK hottie Ellen Chan as the female vampire, and with Crystal Kwok in a hilarious role as a sassy nurse. The two Caucasian actors don't come off as well, partly because of how poorly they're dubbed, but it just adds to the campy fun.

This is basically a romantic comedy, light on the romance and heavy on the comedy, with a little kung fu and horror thrown in for good measure. There are a number of surprisingly funny moments, many of which have little to do with the plot but are definitely worth having.

People looking for a more serious HK vampire film should check out "Mr. Vampire" or Sammo Hung's "Close Encounters of the Spooky Kind". Those who see and like "Doctor Vampire" will probably also like another HK vampire romantic comedy, "A Bite of Love".

This is a Hong Kong horror comedy where Dr. Chiang Ta-Tsung (Bowie Lam), on business in England, unintentionally visit a brothel to find help after his car breaks down. The brothel turns out to be a lair for vampires who seduces men for their blood to feed their Vampire Master (Peter Kjær). Tsung becomes a victim to one of them named Alice (Ellen Chan), but she falls in love with him instead. And, Tsung returns home in Hong Kong, where he is being pursued by a reluctant Alice, who was ordered by the Vampire Master to bring Tsung back to their lair.

This film mixes in comedy, both humor and slapstick, and vampire action, with a little bit of the traditional Taoist magic seen in many conventional vampire movies thrown in. There is also some romance as seen in the love affair between Tsung and the lady vampire Alice. The plot is actually somewhat intriguing and gains some suspense when Tsung realizes that he possesses vampire traits and is on the verge of becoming one. When the Vampire Master enters the picture, it's one wild ride as Tsung, aided by Alice, attempts to escape the Master's grips, all the while Tsung's goofy doctor colleagues try to help.

I remembered renting this movie from the local video store all the time and enjoyed watching the acting, the humor and the vampire action. However, there are some ridiculous and rushed scenes, including the climax, which looked as if it was filmed in a hurry. What results isn't a bad horror comedy from Hong Kong - just not in the same league as some earlier vampire films of the '80s.

Grade B-

Chinese doctor has his car break down in England. he wanders into a castle where vampires congregate. After having sex with a Chinese vampire he leaves, however his blood is so sweet the Chinese vampire is sent to Hong Kong bring him back. While in Hong Kong he begins to show signs of vampirism and his friends have to try to save him. Weird horror comedy thats an odd mixture of comedy horror and martial arts. Wandering all over the place with way too many ideas in its head this is a diverting little film that has just a few twists and touches (the vampire laser eyes) to keep you watching. Far from perfect it isn't a bad choice for those nights you want nothing taxing.