CURSE OF THE UNDEAD is a Universal vampire flick with a difference - a Wild West backdrop! In fact, the western elements of the story, involving rich landowners, gun fights, rivalry and an ineffectual sheriff turn out to be more layered and involving than the very basic vampire material, which seems to go down the romantic route, perhaps inspired by Christopher Lee's dark, suave anti-hero of the previous year. The actors give it their all but the film itself is only so-so, with lots of mildly tedious scenes in the middle part that don't add much in the way of excitement, intrigue or suspense. It picks up for a decent climax, but the end result is average at best.
Review of Curse of the Undead
