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«Van Helsing“- an American film directed by Stephen Sommers (who was also the author of the script), in which the main role was played by Hugh Jackman. In the mountains of Transylvania, after sunset, all evil spirits come to life. The main character of the film, Gabriel Van Helsing, fights with her. It is he who needs to defeat Count Dracula, endowed with an unknown power. The fearless Anna Valeri decided to help him.
The picture has an unusual, energetic plot, great actors, the best music. For many viewers, Van Helsing has become one of the most beloved films, it is called chic, well-staged, with professional special effects and spectacular scenes.
It is impossible to shoot a second such picture, but for those who are not indifferent to such a movie, we advise you to look at a list of 10 films and TV shows similar to Van Helsing.
10 I Frankenstein (2013)
A film by Stuart Beatty starring Aaron Eckhart. He played the role of Frankenstein created by Dr. Victor. The monster was born in 1795 and was immediately doomed to death, but was able to survive.
«I, Frankenstein“- a dynamic and interesting film, with many special effects. Cold colors, beautiful cityscapes, unusual creatures created by powerful graphic editors – all this will impress even the most sophisticated viewer.
But there are those who did not like the film, because. the picture has a primitive plot, everything is very predictable and banal.
9. Wii (2014)
Russian film directed by Oleg Stepchenko based on the novel by Nikolai Gogol “Wii“. Work on it began in 2005.
Everything takes place in the XNUMXth century. Cartographer Jonathan Green travels and finds himself in a village lost among the forests. The people who live in it believe that a deep ditch can save them from evil spirits. But getting rid of it is not so easy, the scientist will have to verify this from his own experience.
Critics spoke differently about the picture. There were negative reviews, as well as positive ones, where the special effects of the film “Viy” were praised, but they noted that the plot was far from the work of Gogol, but rather similar to the painting “Sleepy Hollow”.
But, nevertheless, this Russian blockbuster turned out to be of high quality, interesting, with good actors, which is worth watching just to form your own opinion about it.
8. Blade (1998)
An American horror action film based on a comic book series. It was released in 1998, later, in 2002 and 2004, a continuation of the picture appeared. He was nominated for several awards, and he was able to earn one of them.
Blade is not just a human, but a half-vampire. He decided to take revenge on the one who changed his fate – Deacon Frost. Only he can save humanity from the army vampires, but for this you have to destroy them.
«Blade“- already an old, but, nevertheless, amazing film, one of the best films about vampires, with a simple but interesting plot, excellent special effects and good actors, causing a storm of delight and a lot of emotions. Viewers admit that they have reviewed it many times.
7. President Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
American film directed by Timur Bekmambetov based on the novel by Seth Graham-Smith.
According to the plot, President Abraham Lincoln is engaged in state affairs and family during the day, and exterminates vampires at night. Not only the fate of his family, but the whole country depends on him. The army of bloodsuckers is growing, and it is becoming more and more difficult to resist it.
It turned out to be an entertaining, box-office movie, without much intellectual baggage. For those who want to relax, have a good time, the film “President Lincoln: Vampire Hunter» will like it.
6. The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
Film directed by Break Eisner and starring Vin Diesel. Critics did not appreciate the film, most of the reviews were negative, only 16% were positive. They called him sullen and slow.
Viewers write that the plot is not original, simple and predictable, the actors could also play better. Someone calls the movie “The last witch hunter» pretentious, entertaining, but without much meaning, with a gloomy, sometimes frightening atmosphere.
What is the picture about? There are evil beings among people whose purpose is to send diseases to the world. The witch hunter Calder was once able to destroy the witch queen, but she resurrected again, and he will have to fight her again.
5. John Hex (2010)
Action film directed by Jimmy Hayyard, based on a series of comics. The main character is Jonah Hex, a hired killer. If you need to catch a person or evil spirits, everyone turns to him.
John avoids people, communicates only with the brothel worker Layla. He is given another task – to catch Quentin Turnbull.
It turned out to be a colorful, dynamic film, with good actors. It will appeal to those who are not indifferent to action movies or adventure films. It’s not a masterpiece, but if you look “Jonah Hex”, not expecting to see something grandiose, the film will be enjoyed.
4. Underworld (2003)
There is a whole series of action films about vampires and werewolves. There were 5 paintings in total. The first one appeared in 2003 and was directed by Len Wiseman.
The plot of the picture is quite interesting. Vampires and werewolves are at war forever. Selina, one of the vampires, exterminates her enemies, she managed to win. But the werewolves do not sleep. They have their own revenge plan.
The genetic code of an ordinary guy Michael will help create a super-being, invulnerable and immortal. Selina needs to get to him first in order to defeat the enemy.
«Another world“- stylish, atmospheric, with a twisted plot. The actors did a great job with their roles. The film will appeal to everyone who is not indifferent to the vampire theme.
3. Solomon Kane (2009)
Adventure film by Michael Bassett based on a series of short stories by Robert Howard. The protagonist of the tape is Solomon Kane, an English soldier living in the XNUMXth century.
He used to be cruel and inhuman. Realizing that because of his actions he became cursed, he decides to atone for his sins, swears to be virtuous. But when dark forces appear, he has to fight them.
Film “Solomon Kane“- a dynamic picture with worthy special effects, sword fights and cannon fire. But many viewers did not like the plot, the film bloopers. The picture will be remembered by lovers of medieval themes.
2. Witch Hunters (2012)
Action by Tommy Wirkola, continuation of the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm “Hansel and Gretel”. The two main characters from this famous fairy tale, having escaped death, became stronger and more courageous. They are fighting evil, but a serious test lies ahead of them.
In the picture “Witch hunters» a lot of fights, chases, the atmosphere of the film is amazing: damp and dense forests, the brutality of the characters, the unusual image of a witch.
The plot is mediocre, predictable, a lot of bloody showdowns. This film should not be shown to children or teenagers under 18 years of age. he’s too bloodthirsty.
1. Brothers Grimm (2005)
Fantasy thriller directed by Terry Gilliam. His budget was limited, so it was decided to shoot all the shooting in the Czech Republic. With a budget of 88 million dollars, he collected 105 million. Critics spoke of him negatively. Many disliked the unfunny humor, unconvincing acting, and nonsensical plot.
But our viewers of the film “The Brothers Grimm”appreciated, called it a gloomy fairy tale, dark, a little banal, but interesting. They write that it is made with high quality and beautifully, with humor.
The film tells about the adventurer brothers Will and Jacob Grimm, whom we know as great storytellers. They travel, drive away evil spirits for money, first convincing the villagers that it exists.
But somehow they had to fight with a real evil sorceress. The brothers could not refuse, because. otherwise, the guillotine awaited them.