“With its breathless romanticism and divided group loyalties, Night stylishly reinvents juvenile pulp with flashy pyrotechnics.”—Ronnie Scheib, Variety

After stumbling into an underground nightclub (in the bowels of an abandoned amusement park!) and getting a peck on the neck from the proprietor (the statuesque Hoss of Wolfsburg and Jerichow), Lena (Herfurth of A Year Ago in Winter) quickly transforms from a shabby pickpocket into a smoldering sexpot with some curious midnight cravings. She catches the eye of hunky cop Tom, but he soon realizes Lena is part of a foursome of vivacious babes who are really into Berlin’s nightlife. Director Gansel (The Wave) serves up this modern vampire tale with a bloody wink and a few fresh twists thrown in for good measure (who knew that only females are vampires?). In German with English subtitles.

Showtimes:

• Friday, July 8, 8:00pm
• Tuesday, July 12, 8:15pm
• Thursday, July 14, 8:00pm

Gene Siskel Film Center • 164 N. State St.
$11/General Admission; $7 Students (with I.D.); $6 Film Center Members
Discounted parking at the InterPark Self-Park at 20 E. Randolph St.
Rebate ticket available at Gene Siskel Film Center Box Office

(312) 846-2800 • http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org

From Chicago Vampirologist Martin V. Riccardo:

There has been a barrage of nonfiction vampire books in the last few years, but very few have been able to break new ground when it come to unearthing the lore of the undead.  In this regard, I was impressed with the recent book Realm of the Vampire by Daniel J. Wood. While he does rehash some of the standard history, he also provides his own insights on the vampires of Poland. He provides interesting accounts of the zmory or “living vampires,” the upiory or traditional vampires, and a variety of other unearthly creatures native to Poland.  For a taste of some scholarly new blood in the vampire world, this would be the book to chew on.

http://www.amazon.com/Realm-Vampire-Daniel-J-Wood/dp/1931942862

ChicagoVampire.com has been given a set of Admit Two passes to a special advanced screening of PRIEST 3D, which will take place this Thursday night (May 12th). To win one of these passes (each good for admission for 2 people), simply email PriestChicago@gmail.com with the Subject Line ChicagoVampire.com.

Winners will be notified by/receive their tickets via email – you’ll have to print them out yourself. First-come, first-served – good luck!

PRIEST, a post-apocalyptic action thriller, is set in an alternate world — one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires.  The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church.  When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on an obsessive quest to find her before they turn her into one of them.  He is joined on his crusade by his niece’s boyfriend (Cam Gigandet), a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess (Maggie Q) who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.

Bay area rockers, Saints of Ruin have released their newest album titled Glampyre filled with blood lusty rockin’ tracks! Included inside is original artwork depicting the band by well known dark artist, Chad Savage. Go to their store and order a copy today!

From the always-awesome Kreepylady Kristin:

At long last, our wait is over. Jim Mickle’s post-apocalyptic bad-ass vampire film is finally here! Looks like a lot of Chicago horror folks will be headed to see this on Saturday. Starring Danielle Harris, Kelly McGillis, Nick Damici and Connor Paolo, the story is one of survival after a vampire epidemic halts any notion of normalcy in mankind. Humans become the hunted. Cities in ruins. These vampires are not sparkly, or even attractive. They are vicious, feral beasts out for fresh long pig on a stick.

Connor Paolo plays Martin, whose family gets slaughtered by the beasts and joins a rogue hunter played by Nick Damici (MULBERRY STREET).

Event Details: http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/features/stake-land/

ALSO!

Thanks to Glass Eye Pix, there will be 6 character portraits available for viewing to get a feel for them before watching the film. Larry Fessenden:

“The idea was to invite some of our favorite directors to contribute to the mythology of Stake Land. Each brought their own sensibility to the world that Nick Damici and Jim Mickle created in the feature. And the actors were very gracious to work on these mini-films on their days off during the shoot, lending their talents to directors they didn’t even know. It was a tribute to their commitment and their affection for Stake Land.”

Watch the first two character portraits and check out all the information on this at DreadCentral.com

Stake Land viral site: http://ontoneweden.com/

Sinister Visions has partnered with Nonsek.com to create the VAMPIRES AMOK! T-Shirt Remix Channel. Hit the link to mix ‘n’ match nearly 20 years’ of Chad Savage’s inked vampire art with a variety of bloodtastic backgrounds slashes and patterns to remix YOUR perfect toothsome t-shirt!

Noted Chicago Vampirologist Martin V. Riccardo was recently featured at Modern Mythology – read the article HERE.

Tomorrow, Thursday  February 17th…come to Late Bar at 5pm dressed to kill and vampy to be an extra in the filming of a vampire/Victorian themed episode of Spike TV’s Auction Hunters!  Closed set!  We need a few awesome looking people!   Then stick around for the last monthly installment of Lady A’s Vampire Social Club!!

Come and dance in the dark at THE LAST MONTHLY Vampire Social Club Gathering at Late Bar in Chicago. We will be doing other larger gatherings throughout the year promoting the vampire genre. Lady~A begins her tour season in March and the coffin is over flowing with projects. The Vampire Social Club is gearing up for a huge Chicago event in late Spring 2012! So, come out and say farewell, for now… but STAY TUNED!

Thursday, February 17th @ 10:00 pm
Special performance by Lana Lake
DJs Peroxide and Tigerlily spin moody favorites.
21+
NO COVER!
$5 Drink Special

Come and dance in the dark at THE LAST MONTHLY Vampire Social Club Gathering at Late Bar in Chicago. We will be doing other larger gatherings throughout the year promoting the vampire genre. Lady~A begins her tour season in March and the coffin is over flowing with projects. The Vampire Social Club is gearing up for a huge Chicago event in late Spring 2012! So, come out and say farewell, for now… but STAY TUNED!

Thursday, February 17th @ 10:00 pm
Special performance by Lana Lake
DJs Peroxide and Tigerlily spin moody favorites.
21+
NO COVER!
$5 Drink Special