There is no missing the film s satirical message that female sexuality is a threat to sweet innocent young men and their bonding. Grace jones was sitting in an opulent hotel suite in paris, naked underneath a fur coat, opining about her act. The second thing that makes vamp so memorable is the characters, starting with the awesome grace jones as katrina, the owner of the strip club, who appears to have been at it since ancient egypt a tip of the hat to anne rice. Grace jones was born in 1948 though most sources say 1952 in spanish town, jamaica, the daughter of marjorie nee williams and robert w. I finally gave in because it is simply a great vampire film even though it is a comedy. Grace hill from roger moores last bond movie plays a vampireleader who owns a stripclub and does eroticallyweird dances for the customers. Sep 20, 2015 grace jones has been courting controversy for over 40 years. Although the jamaicanamerican singer and model played a vampire queen in this 1986 film. Grace jones fans who want to see her always in glory their number is legion are likely to be sore about vamp. May 07, 2012 it has a lot of interesting scenes and characters and the film doesnt slow or get boring. The performer, out there, takes a risk, she said, sipping champagne. When she was 12 she moved to syracuse, new york, joining her family who had already moved there.
This is the quintessential buddy film and day gone really really wrong film. Director and cowriter richard wenk effectively blends the elements of horror and comedy to deliver a very fun and entertaining romp. Also, theres a vampire who works for gracey, and he reveals to us, that nobody ever tells anybody their going to a strip club. To judge by the ads, youd think this was a vampire movie and grace jones was the star. The daughter of a preacher, her parents took grace and her younger brother, bishop noel jones, to relocate to syracuse, new york. Apr 25, 2011 the muralist also painted her body for the video to im not perfect but im perfect for you and the 1986 vampire film vamp. Beverly grace jones born 19 may 1948 is a jamaican singer, actress and model. Black sabbath, waxwork, or kwaidan are not on this list. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Aug 28, 20 vamp 1986 grace jones has a scary vampire queen role in this 80s vampire romp.
Vamp is bathed in gorgeous neon lighting to compensate for a zero budget, most of. Apr 05, 2018 grace jones was sitting in an opulent hotel suite in paris, naked underneath a fur coat, opining about her act. Jones sings the song from the perspective of a vampire, perhaps alluding to the theme of her 1986 feature film vamp. Nov 05, 2011 grace jones commands ones attention and never lets audience members look away. Grace jones was born on may 19, 1948 in spanish town, st catherine, jamaica to marjorie jones nee williams and reverend robert w. Grace jones says she was sexually harassed during casting for film cnn. My favorite line is, i can hear the blood running through your veins. The very rare main theme to the 80s horror vamp, starring grace jones, chris makepeace, and robert rusler. The list also does not include films with mere vampire segments, the film must have a vampire as a main character or an overarcing vampire theme as the main focus of the story to be included in the list i. Before becoming a successful model in new york city and paris, grace studied theatre at syracuse university.
Vamp is an 80s cool vampire thriller at its very best. Grace jones british postcard by heroes, london, no. Grace jones in bloodlight and bami a t 69 years old and looking at least 20 years younger the singer grace jones is the subject of this documentary portrait by sophie fiennes. Bond beautys sexiest pics and videos bond beauty grace jones was a sex symbol like no other as may day or zula in conan the destroyer. I think it does some cool stuff but also does not fit in with the other films on this list. Sung by grace jones, this song was featured during the most memorable scene in the.
The costumes are unique and the artist keith haring is behind all jones outfits. Still havent seen a vampire more terrifying than grace jones was in this. Borchers, and starring grace jones and chris makepeace. We can only hope her memoir includes a chapter about being a drug smuggler and a vampire stripper. Maybe someday theyll make a real vampire movie with jones. Grace jones biography, news, photos, videos, music, quotes grace jones born 19. They borrow a cadillac from lonely rich student duncan, who. Feb 20, 2012 grace jones, dancing as katrina in vamp 1986. Two college students, keith and aj, want to hire a stripper to buy their way into a campus fraternity. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Now, with the publication of her memoir, she talks about celebrity, sex, drugs, race and todays female stars trying to emulate her. For her work in the film, jones was awarded a saturn award for best supporting actress. Laurent, claude montana, and kenzo takada, and appearing on the covers. Grace jones plays the role as the vampire queen who, as a sideline, works as a stripper. Grace jones as a vampire stripper in vamp via missgracejones. Its also nice that they gave this film a sense of humour and that keeps it light and entertaining. Horror queers podcast worshiping at the altar of grace. Crashing into the 80s with grace jones warm leatherette latest grace jones the 405. Kingdom of the vampire full movie, vampire horror, english full free movies duration. Jones, who was a local politician and apostolic clergyman.
Jones strikes a bizarre yet somehow appealing figure, and her natural elegance and fearsome demeanour make her perfect for such a role. Visually its actually rather colorful and jones makes a fantastic villain. The same year, jones starred as katrina, an egyptian queen vampire in the vampire film vamp. Grace jones 1948 is a jamaican singer, supermodel, and actress. The song was released as a nonlabel promoonly single to promote the scifi channel s vampire week, which consisted of a series of vampirethemed films aired on the channel in early november 1996. The couple already had two children, and would go on to have four more. Soon they learn that the entire bar is pretty much made out of vampires with grace as the lead. Meanwhile, aj has made a vampire against his will, and their sidekick, duncan, just wants to get laid.
At she moved with her siblings to their parents home in syracuse, new york. Vamp is worth watching just to see grace jones as the tallest, meanest leanest blonde vampire ever. It is a completely different genre, which is one of the main reasons why i struggled for a year to add this to the list. Her posturing and glances are simultaneously matched with looks of scary dominance and vibrant passion. Grace jones as vampire stripper katrina is really the selling point for this mid1980s comedy horror. For fans of grace jones and keith haring, this film is clearly a mustsee. Two best characters are of course the non talking grace jones that freaks out into vampire form and an albino gang leader played by the awesome billy drago. Grace jones on a lifetime of doing whatever she pleases the. Grace jones born grace mendoza on may 19, 1948, in spanish town, jamaica is a model, singer and actress.
In 1987, jones appeared in two films, straight to hell, and mary lamberts siesta, for which jones was nominated for golden raspberry award for worst supporting actress. She was born inspanish town, jamaica and raised by her grandparents. Here is fashion icon grace jones as the vampire katrina wearing keith herrings creation in 1986 cult film vamp. Vamp 1986 grace jones has a scary vampire queen role in. And thats a good reason the fangedfrights always work at strip clubs. Vamp 1986 crashing into the 80s with grace jones warm leatherette udiscover. Grace jones on a lifetime of doing whatever she pleases. I especially love the use of formica, a plastic made to look like wood and used in cheap furniture. Jones started out as a model, initially in new york state, then in paris, working for yves st.
Grace jones has been courting controversy for over 40 years. Vamp film vamp is a 1986 american comedy horror film directed by richard wenk, cowritten by wenk and donald p. The cast all play their respective roles in the film with class and charisma and also, grace jones, though she has no speaking lines in this film, steals the show as the vampire queen katrina. Grace jones born 19 may 1948 is a jamaican singer, lyricist, supermodel, record producer, and actress. But, once again, all she gets is a tantalizing supporting role while a bunch of college kids hog the main story. Jul 12, 2018 lets remember a great fashion moment in a film. Vamp is a 1986 american comedy horror film directed by richard wenk, cowritten by wenk and donald p. She studied acting at syracuse university and appeared in her first musical.
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