Blood and Donuts
A vampire wakes after 25 years and befriends a cab driver.
Blood and Donuts is a 1995 Canadian supernatural comedy horror film directed by Holly Dale. It features a vampire who awakens after 25 years and tentatively reconnects with the mortal world. David Cronenberg appears in a cameo role as the local crime boss.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Holly Dale
- Producer
- Steve Hoban
- Writer
- Andrew Rai Berzins
- Starring
- Gordon Currie
- Justin Louis
- Helene Clarkson
- David Cronenberg
- Music
- Nash the Slash
- Cinematography
- Paul Sarossy
- Editing
- Stephan Fanfra; Brett Sullivan
- Studio
- Daban Films; The Feature Film Project
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Blood and Donuts was the first film produced by the Canadian Film Centre.
- Director Holly Dale had previously made her reputation in documentary films.
- Fellow director Vincenzo Natali served as a stand-in for Cronenberg and provided storyboards.
Premise
A vampire named Boya is awakened from his sleep by a golf ball, having not been awake since 1969. He feeds on rats and animals rather than humans. He befriends a cab driver in trouble with criminals and a donut shop worker named Molly, falling in love with her. As they take on each other's problems, an ex-lover who has searched for him for 25 years draws attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Blood and Donuts?
Blood and Donuts stars Gordon Currie, Justin Louis, Helene Clarkson and David Cronenberg.
Who composed the music for Blood and Donuts?
The music for Blood and Donuts was composed by Nash the Slash.
Who wrote Blood and Donuts?
Blood and Donuts was written by Andrew Rai Berzins.
How long is Blood and Donuts?
Blood and Donuts has a running time of 89 minutes.
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