Vampires. Flying Coffins. Laser beams. Japan's Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is like a goth album-cover brought to life. A reimagining of the cult '80s anime film of the same name, Yoshiaki Kawajiri's outing goes straight for the jugular.
Delivering a lavish blend of Victorian architecture and futuristic gadgets, it follows monosyllabic D as he tracks a damsel who's been kidnapped by an evil neck-nipper. Anyone who's ever fed their lunch money into arcade shoot-'em-up Vampire Night will feel right at home.
DVD Extras:
The film's original dub was recorded in English, which explains why the Making Of focuses on the recording booth. Fans more interested in the show-stopping anime have to make do with some interactive storyboards.
