Girls Just Wanna Have Blood (2020)
Directed by Anthony Catanese · 2020 · Gigi Gustin, Bettina Skye, Ilene Sullivan, David M. Sitbon, Jeff Alpert
Directed by Anthony Catanese and released in 2020, Girls Just Wanna Have Blood is a comedy-horror film that follows Jessica (Gigi Gustin) as she is accepted into a trio of fun-loving vampires, plunging her into a world of long nights, bloodsucking, and sex-crazed bikers. The film leans into its campy, B-movie roots with a tone that balances absurdity and erotic horror, evoking the spirit of 1980s and 1990s cult classics like The Lost Boys and Near Dark, but with a modern, irreverent twist. Gigi Gustin leads the cast with a performance that channels both innocence and burgeoning vampiric confidence, supported by Bettina Skye and Ilene Sullivan as her enigmatic vampire mentors. The film’s style is deliberately over-the-top, favoring neon-lit nights, leather-clad bikers, and exaggerated dialogue over gritty realism. Its humor is self-aware, reveling in the ridiculousness of its premise without fully mocking it, making it ideal for viewers who enjoy genre mashups with a wink. Fans of low-budget horror comedies, vampire lore with a playful edge, and films that embrace their own silliness will find this a satisfying midnight watch. It doesn’t aim for profundity — it aims for fun, and it delivers on that promise with unapologetic energy.
Why it’s worth watching
Girls Just Wanna Have Blood (2020) stands out as a niche gem for fans of campy horror-comedies. With a tight 105-minute runtime, it avoids bloated storytelling and dives straight into its wild premise: a girl joining a vampire trio alongside sex-crazed bikers. Led by Gigi Gustin and directed by Anthony Catanese, the film embraces its B-movie charm with style and sincerity. It’s perfect for viewers seeking a no-pressure, fun-filled experience that doesn’t take itself seriously — ideal for late-night viewing with friends or fans of cult classics like Evil Dead II or Vampire’s Kiss. The film’s unapologetic tone and genre-blending energy make it a refreshing escape from mainstream horror.
Trivia
- Directed by Anthony Catanese
- Released in 2020
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Starring Gigi Gustin, Bettina Skye, Ilene Sullivan
- Genres: Comedy, Horror