Vampires of the Velvet Lounge is a 2026 American comedy-thriller film directed by Adam Sherman from a screenplay by Adam Sherman. The film is set to be released in the United States on March 20, 2026.
„Vampires of the Velvet Lounge“" is an eccentric horror comedy that mixes vampire mythology, modern dating apps, and aesthetics into a chaotic, bloody, and completely shameless cinematic experience. Written and directed by Adam Sherman, the film clearly doesn't aim for refined psychological horror, but rather a loud, neon, and sometimes absurd mix of sex, violence, and dark humor.
From the very beginning, the production makes it clear what kind of film it is — a stylish B-movie horror that deliberately embraces its weirdness and camp atmosphere. Instead of a classic gothic tale, here vampires hunt through dating apps and lure their victims to a mysterious absinthe club, where the night almost always ends in blood and chaos.
The story revolves around a secret group of vampires who use modern technology and nightlife as the perfect cover for their hunt. Led by the mysterious Elizabeth, an ancient and cold-blooded vampire who runs the Velvet Lounge club as a real predatory kingdom. In parallel, a group of vampire hunters begin to investigate a series of strange murders and disappearances linked to popular dating apps. The deeper they delve into the club's world, the clearer it becomes that they are facing something far more dangerous and chaotic than they expected.
The film constantly balances between horror, parody, and almost surreal comedy. Some scenes are deliberately exaggerated to the point of absurdity, and the dialogue often sounds as if the production is fully aware of how ridiculous its own story is. This is what makes „Vampires of the Velvet Lounge“"so strangely funny." Rather than pretending to be serious modern horror, the film uses chaos and replay as part of its identity.
Adam Sherman directed the film as a love letter to the cheap cult horror cinema of the 80s and 90s. The neon colors, heavy synth music and deliberately exaggerated atmosphere create the feeling of a midnight movie that was designed to be watched with an audience. The visual style is one of the production's strongest points. The Velvet Lounge club looks like a mix between a gothic bar, a music video and a vampire nightmare. The lighting constantly uses red, green and purple shades, which enhances the surreal atmosphere. The practical effects also deserve attention. The film is not afraid of blood, makeup and grotesque horror moments, which is precisely what gives it a pleasant old-school feel. Of course, the production is quite uneven. Some scenes seem almost intentionally cheap and chaotic, and the tone often jumps between serious horror and outright parody. But for fans of camp horror cinema, this will probably be part of the film's charm.
Mena Suvari is the central presence in the film as Elizabeth. She plays the role with a combination of cold charisma and almost theatrical eccentricity that fits the atmosphere perfectly.
Dichon Lackman gives one of the most memorable performances in the film as Cora. Her character is simultaneously a vampire, a femme fatale, and a dark character with an inner monologue, which creates a rather strange but interesting energy.
Sarah Dumont brings more sensuality and chaotic emotionality like Helena, and Stephen Dorff He's clearly having a lot of fun with his eccentric role. Some of his scenes are so exaggerated that they almost become a parody of the vampire genre itself.
Tyrese Gibson, Tom Beringer, Mark Boone Jr. and Locklin Munro add an extra bit of cult B-movie energy to the production. The entire cast seems to have a good understanding of what kind of movie they're making—and that's what saves many of the more ridiculous moments.
„Vampires of the Velvet Lounge“" is a loud, bloody, and utterly chaotic horror film that definitely won't be for everyone. This isn't a clean or particularly intelligent modern horror film — the production feels more like a midnight grindhouse experiment designed to be sexy, absurd, and funny all at once. For some viewers, the film will likely come across as a complete disaster. But for fans of camp horror cinema, cheap vampire aesthetics, and a "so bad it's good" vibe, "„Vampires of the Velvet Lounge“" has the potential to become a true cult favorite. Its greatest quality is that it never tries to be anything other than what it is — crazy, neon, and completely shameless vampire mayhem.
