For a "divisive," Easter nod, Mr. Lobo's Cinema Insomnia presents director Lee Gordon (Harry Knuckles and the Treasure of the Aztec Mummy) Demarbre's epic, hodgepodge crossover, Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter, which commences with a preshow this Saturday night (April 19, 10 p.m.) on Twitch, OSI74/Roku and Amazon Fire.
This highly "misunderstood," Canadian, musical anomaly, scripted with quick wit by Ian Driscoll, stars Phil Caracas as Christ, who uses kung fu to protect his fallen flock (lesbians) from vampire attacks that occur in broad daylight. Yep, pretty original, even if it might maybe, just maybe, rub some the wrong way.
On another level, this bloodsucking extravaganza plays a lot like Brian Clemens' Hammer classic, Captain Kronos--Vampire Hunter, using much the same swashbuckling spark to get its ostentatious point across. It's also strengthened by Graham Collins' pulsating, electronic score and an eclectic, supporting cast: Jeff Moffett as El Santo, Tim Devries as Father Eustace, Maria Moulton as Mary Magnum, Murielle Murhelyi as Maxine Shreck, Josh Grace as Dr. Praetorious and writer Driscoll as Johnny Golotha.
To bolster the hippity-hoppity outrageousness, Mr. Lobo (who conducts a blessed interview with director Demarbre, in addition to serving scrumptious, Easter-candy segments) is joined by El Santo, The Easter Kogarella Bunny (Dixie Dellamorto), Miss Mittens and Countess Bloodsugar (Jessie Seeherman), who make the religious fervor all the more, well, offbeat.
Be sure to tune in for this irreverent but original entry: a legendary movie within a legendary episode that's certain to start a meaningful, holiday tradition for misunderstood fans far and wide.
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