Patrick Lussier's update of the vampire legend Dracula 2000 comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish subtitles are accessible. The extensive supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by both the director and the screenwriter (Joel Soisson), deleted scenes and extended scenes (both with commentary from the director and screenwriter), storyboards, behind-the-scenes footage, audition tapes of the cast members, and the theatrical trailer. This is an excellent release that delivers a solid presentation of the film as well as informative and entertaining extras.
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Over all I thank this movie was a good vampire movie. The plot was good, there were a few lose ends I did not get but it is very action pact and a thrilling movie
What's great about it: Extras
What's not so great: Some of the plot is hard to get
The vampire thriller Queen of the Damned comes to DVD on Warner Home Video with a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. Audio is offered in Dolby Digital 5.1 in English and French, with subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. There are many special features on this DVD release, including commentary with director Michael Rymer, producer Jorge Saralegui, and composer Richard Gibbs. The three music videos include the songs "Forsaken" (performed by David Draiman), "Redeemer" (performed by Marilyn Manson), and "System" (performed by Chester Bennington), as well as a music video from Static-X for "Cold." The three featurettes include interviews and behind-the-scene footage, the best of them being "Creating the Vampires," which focuses on the special effects. "The Music of Lestat" features interviews with composer Gibbs and lyricist Jonathan Davis from Korn. "Aalyiah Remembered" is a very brief tribute to the late pop star and her contributions to the film. Outtakes include 13 deleted scenes and extended concert sequences for the songs "Slept So Long" and "Not Meant for Me." In addition to cast film highlights, production stills, and a gag reel, there are enhanced features for DVD-ROM.
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very pleasing vampire movie for any vampire lover. the acting is amazing, same with the plot and charectors. Make up and special effects are AWSOME!!!!!!
What's great about it: Great effects, acting, plot!!!
What's not so great: like one or two hard to get parts, but the good so out weighs the bad!!!