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Deadly Love (1995)
Excellent vampire film--romantic, moving, not gory
I'm a fan of both the vampire genre and Stephen McHattie, an actor who hasn't received the recognition he deserves in this country. Both McHattie and Dey are very good in this love story/vampire flick. She is the ghoul and he is a detective assigned to investigate the suspicious murders committed by the unknown fiend. They fall in love and the affair ends predictably--she leaves him because she won't inflict her life of darkness and suffering upon him. Dey's daytime persona is a fashion photographer, and she looks suitably sophisticated in the role.
Best elements of this movie: no gore, to speak of, and a first- rate cast. The plot concentrates on the relationship between hunter and prey, and their complex feelings. This is, of course, a romantic movie about a vampire rather than a bloodbath of vampire kills and killing. I really appreciated the literate script and nice editing. I've tried to find the film on tape, but it doesn't exist. I've seen it twice on TV, and would like to buy it if it ever becomes available. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!