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Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter

Original title: Live Evil
  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
448
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Tim Thomerson and Åsa Wallander in Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter (2009)
The comic book has come to life. Tim Thomerson is Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter is on an epic chase to track down a clique of vampires. Clean blood is in short supply due to drugs, liquor, and common diseases causing mutations, starvation, and infighting. The vampires seek out Macks-The Blood Pusher (Ken Foree) to understand who this mysterious priest is and why this hunt is personal!
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The comic book has come to life. Tim Thomerson is "Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter" and he is on an epic chase to track down a clique of vampires.The comic book has come to life. Tim Thomerson is "Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter" and he is on an epic chase to track down a clique of vampires.The comic book has come to life. Tim Thomerson is "Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter" and he is on an epic chase to track down a clique of vampires.

  • Director
    • Mark Terry
  • Writers
    • Lenny Lenox
    • Lance Polland
    • Mark Terry
  • Stars
    • Tim Thomerson
    • Mark Hengst
    • Åsa Wallander
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    448
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Terry
    • Writers
      • Lenny Lenox
      • Lance Polland
      • Mark Terry
    • Stars
      • Tim Thomerson
      • Mark Hengst
      • Åsa Wallander
    • 5User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

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    Photos38

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    Top Cast35

    Tim Thomerson
    Tim Thomerson
    • Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter
    Mark Hengst
    Mark Hengst
    • Benedikt
    Åsa Wallander
    Åsa Wallander
    • Sidney
    • (as Osa Wallander)
    Ken Foree
    Ken Foree
    • Macks The Blood Pusher
    Gregory Lee Kenyon
    Gregory Lee Kenyon
    • Bakster Cumberbatch
    Eva Derrek
    Eva Derrek
    • Yale
    Kimberly Sanders
    Kimberly Sanders
    • Roxi
    Tiffany Shepis
    Tiffany Shepis
    • Spyder The Drug Pusher
    Elissa Dowling
    Elissa Dowling
    • Gold Streeter
    Mark Terry
    • Kurt Grohl
    Chuck Williams
    Chuck Williams
    • Bartender William Chucks
    Hawk Younkins
    Hawk Younkins
    • Trooper Fouler
    Lee Perkins
    Lee Perkins
    • Sheriff Kalisch
    Mike Nyman
    Mike Nyman
    • Vampire Father
    • (as Michael Robert Nyman)
    Tammy Klein
    Tammy Klein
    • Vampire Mother
    Clint James
    Clint James
    • Dean Desert Vampire Leader
    Mark A. Nash
    Mark A. Nash
    • Itzie
    David Ament
    • Itchy
    • Director
      • Mark Terry
    • Writers
      • Lenny Lenox
      • Lance Polland
      • Mark Terry
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews5

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Goofs
      As one of the central points of the story is the Latin phrase Ago Malum, which the film claims to mean Live Evil. In reality, however, Ago Malum is Latin for I Do Evil.
    • Alternate versions
      A new edit of the film titled Samurai Priest Vampire Hunter runs 94 minutes and features a new music score, improved visual effects, new animated opening titles and transitions (in the style of a comic book) and some new/alternate footage. This version credits Mark Terry as the sole writer and director.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Underground Lounge: Episode #1.8 (2010)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 1, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Live Evil on Wikipedia
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Live Evil - Die Jagd hat begonnen
    • Filming locations
      • Amboy, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Live Evil The Movie Enterprises
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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