In 1991, J.R. Bookwalter produced and directed the video-lensed KINGDOM OF THE VAMPIRE, a drama inspired by DARK SHADOWS. The story follows a young man and his overbearing vampire mother, who has a gruesome habit of killing neighborhood children. The film received mixed reviews but paved the way for Bookwalter's future success and inspired a new generation of filmmakers.
Kingdom of the Vampire
J.R. Bookwalter's 1991 video-lensed film, KINGDOM OF THE VAMPIRE, is a moody drama inspired by the '60s soap opera DARK SHADOWS, reflecting his childhood influences.