Not content to simply be a vampire lesbian film, the story also focuses in on a socio-political statement. From the film's description:
"A vampire named Bathor turned an entire village to vampires, stuck around long enough to teach them to survive, and then promised to return 2,000 years after conquering the rest of the continent. The only problem with this plan is that the vampires, although immortal, have only a limited capacity for memory. As time passes, they forget their utopian society, and led by the totalitarian zealot Grando, become paranoid, superstitious fundamentalists, splitting their society by race and gender lines, seeking to destroy those who are deemed sinful.
Long-forgotten lovers Élisabeth and Fantine find that, with the help of those who were banished in the past, it is their fate to piece together the past and help preserve the little that remains before Bathor's impending return."
The cast is mainly made up of Boston-area burlesque performers who are also actors, as well as musicians. I hear that the filmmakers are looking to cast Hammer and Rollin actors Mary Collinson, Marie-Pierre Castel, and Catherine Castel, so if anyone has a line to these ladies, let them know.
When I asked Epstein about this project, he replied: "!!!" followed by: "We love and miss the way vampires were used in those early 1970s European films and wanted to bring some of that tone back. We're also really excited to explore the effects of zealotry and complacency in the context of misogyny and bigotry in our vampire story. It feels especially relevant in an election year."
Those interested in helping fund the film while scoring rewards such as wooden stake props, private screenings, shirts, DVDs, and credits can contribute to the Kickstarter here.