“BloodRayne 2: Deliverance” is a mixing of characters from the video game franchise with a western movie. I went into this film with high hopes. (Or at least as high as you can hope for a movie that is direct-to-video) While not quite as bad as the first Bloodrayne movie, this sequel also fails in many areas for fans of the franchise.
For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Rayne is a dhampir (half vampire half human) who fights as part of the Brimstone Society to eradicate the world of vampires. BR2: Deliverance takes place in Wild West America during the time of Billy the Kid and his gang, who in this film are vampire’s preying upon the towns children. When Billy kidnaps friends of Rayne, she must hunt him down and save the small town of Deliverance.
There are many notable differences from the first film. The most obvious is the replacement of Kristanna Loken with Natassia Malthe for the title role of Rayne. Malthe is better suited for the role of Rayne, and plays her part well. But sadly, she was the only good part of the movie at all.
The movie is plagued with problems. Within 20 seconds after the opening credits, you can tell that the acting is going to leave much to be desired. Couple that with lack luster CG, language not found in the supposed time period, blood that looks eerily similar to ketchup, and what seems to be the sound of various farm animals as the dying screams of the vampires, you can’t help but wonder how they even procured the money to make the film.
Final Verdict: If you are looking for a film true to the video game franchise, this is not it. If you are looking for a good Western or Vampire movie, this is not it. BUT if you are looking to kill brain cells, waste money, lose an hour and a half of your life, and don’t want to use alcohol to achieve this goal, then this is the film for you. Let’s hope that BR3 is better.
Rating: 2/10.
