A young last minute replacement chauffeur takes a job driving two mysterious women around Los Angeles, only to discover that his passengers are vampires caught up in a deadly power struggle.
Adam Randall's Night Teeth feels like Collateral mixed with 1980s vampire hijinks. The on-location feel gives the film an appealing sense of nocturnal Los Angeles, although the crisp, polished photography occasionally works against the atmosphere.
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Is excellent as Benny, the unsuspecting driver, bringing charm and vulnerability to the role. Australian actress Lucy Fry and Debby Ryan make an effective vampire double act, while Alfie Allen and Raúl Castillo add menace as rival figures in the city's underworld. Megan Fox and Sydney Sweeney cameo.
Eben Bolter's cinematography captures the city beautifully, while Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist's score helps sustain the late-night mood. The film could have been more cinematic in its presentation, but writer Brent Dillon high-concept setup, bloody moments and jokes that hit more often than they miss make it a great deal of fun.
Night Teeth may lack the grit and visual flair to make it truly memorable, but there is enough attitude, bloodshed and old-school vampire mischief here to make it an entertaining ride.
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