As his transition to the sanguinary-lifestyle continues, his need for blood is satisfied by that of a pig, but ultimately he must choose the path he will ultimately take once he completes his transformation.
Big hair, huge shoulder-pads, and the rest of the gear of the times, this has film an unmistakable 80s vibe and message -- cheesy and quite the product of that decade. Like many 80s films, this 'literary gem' encourages people to be who they are, as long as they're not too different. So, while there is no worthwhile message for the queers of today, this film is an insightful look into the time of its created.
In many ways, this is the ultimate straight male fantasy, in that a straight geek gets pursued, seduced and laid by a hot (female) vamp. As his transformation shows itself, family and friends of the newly-birthing vampire are forced to deal his changes, ultimately leading him to be a stronger, more confident and more respected man.
The film follows Jeremy, a typical high-school teen, as he follows his own sexuality into an unsuspected abyss -- doing it with a freaky vampire. After this shallow encounter, he sets his sights on an 80s stereotype (and modern tom-boy). As he begins his transformation, he is surprised to find out that the 'vamp-phobic' allegiance is gunning for his best friend, and ready to take him down. He must now deal with his family's, friend's and girlfriend's mis-perceptions about his orientation.
By today's standards this film is not very impressive. But at the time it was made, it was trying to make sense of the new type of man in society --- a man who was sensitive to his girlfriend, yet not interested in sleeping with men.
Gay -- no! But a noteworthy step for queer horror, along with films like A href='http://queerhorror.com/Qvamp/items/82.html'>Fright Night. This film showed a rising tolerance of gays, and an acceptance of gay children rarely seen before; showcasing scenes like the main character's parents reading books like 'One Teenager in 10' and 'Are You Still My Mother' after seeing him change and hearing a man's voice in his room in the middle of the night.
