This shot-on-video mess somehow made it into national video rental chains decades ago, and I feel as cheated as many of its viewers probably did back then.
Way too many characters in Sedona, Arizona get involved in a series of chupacabra attacks, which are really caused by what can only be surmised as alien vampires (plot summary done!).
Half the picture, especially the climax, takes place in utter darkness, so I had no earthly idea what was happening. The performances are horrid, the special effects are laughable, the suspense is nonexistent, the casting is shocking, and the editing is terrible. Film maker Mumm should have stuck with the practical make-up effects, although there wasn't enough of that. Kudos for getting this made and distributed, but come on. One of the worst films you have never seen. Also known as "Rise of the Chupacabras" and "Blood of the Chupacabras," and followed by a sequel.
Stats:
(2003) 85 min. (1/10)
-Written and Directed by Jonathan Mumm
-Cast: Dan Leis, Rachel Sense, Loren Taylor, Lenore Sebastian, Roberta Mumm, Elaine Benoit, Mark Halverson, Kim Pomales, Hugh McChord, Kevin Hale, Jim Lane, Michael James Bryant, Lu Ann Higgs
(Unrated)
