Set in the rural Japanese countryside, a small collection of art students dream and aspire of attending art school in the city. However, some of the clay being used has a life of it’s own, and things turn deadly.
With more than 70 makeup and special effects credits to his name, Soichi Umezawa steps behind the camera in his feature film directorial debut. While its 80 minute run time might seem lean, it’s not without pacing issues. However, the incredible practical effects make up any weakness in the plot. With claymation, puppets, and loads of fake blood, this movie serves more as a vessel for his astounding practical effects work than a need to tell a story. Not to mention, the most disgustingly awesome sound effects I’ve ever heard. Part David Chronenberg, part Hausu, part The Room; Clay Vampires is a wacky, over-the-top, fun little film best viewed with a group of friends.
