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Gord   04-17-2004, 10:11 AM
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I enjoyed Vampire$ greatly but its nearly impossible to get people to read it now after the Carpenter movie. (Whats WITH Carpenter as a director? He's made some absolutely great movies but he's made some pretty appallingly bad ones too, very inconsistent) Not that I found it bad, but I have a rather high tolerance for cheese and I really WANTED to enjoy it after the book.
Matthew Smith   04-17-2004, 06:03 PM
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I loved "Vampire$". It's one of the few books that I stayed up all night to read. I just couldn't put it down until it was done.

Speaking of vampires, I saw a really fun movie on cable this week called "Captain Kronos". I don't think it's an award winner or anything, but I really liked it. Reminded me a lot of the Robert Howard's Solomon Kane stories. I love that stuff.

--Matthew
Auskar   04-17-2004, 09:50 PM
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The movie was terrible, of course. My understanding, based on online chats where Steakley was present, was that he had no influence on the movie at all. That's all I know about that.

People who like the two Steakley books tend to like Repariman Jack quite a bit, though.
Paul R   04-21-2004, 05:48 PM
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Tim Hatch Wrote:Finished _Midnight Mass_ last night. Excellent book! It was terrific to read a vampire book that depicted the bloodsuckers the way they should be. Thanks for another great story Paul!

Tim Hatch Cool

Couldn't agree more. It was, in places, relentless in its depravity, which, I guess, was the whole idea. The ending seemed to be crying out for a follow up - a sequel, if you will - or is that just wishful thinking? I for one would definitely welcome another helping of bloodthirsty vampires.

Oh, and thanks to this forum, I'm now seeking out the book Vampire$, about which I seem to be the only one here to know nothing.

If nothing else, Midnight Mass has re-awakened my love of horror!
Scott Hajek   04-21-2004, 11:41 PM
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Auskar Wrote:The movie was terrible, of course. My understanding, based on online chats where Steakley was present, was that he had no influence on the movie at all. That's all I know about that.

People who like the two Steakley books tend to like Repariman Jack quite a bit, though.

And people who like the Steakley books wish he would write another. Armor and Vampire$ are both great books. Highly recommended.

As far as the movie goes, it says alot when the sequel is a direct-to-video and stars Jon Bon Jovi.

Scott Hajek

[i]"A beer right now would sound good, but I'd rather drink one than listen to it."[/i]
Tim Hatch   04-22-2004, 01:15 AM
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Paul R Wrote:Couldn't agree more. It was, in places, relentless in its depravity, which, I guess, was the whole idea. The ending seemed to be crying out for a follow up - a sequel, if you will - or is that just wishful thinking?

I got the same feeling. I'd love a sequel.

Tim
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