Bordello of Blood (1996)

Intro
"Bordello of Blood" is a 1996 American horror-comedy movie directed by Gilbert Adler. It's the 2nd function movie from the popular HBO series "Tales from the Crypt" and stars Dennis Miller, Erika Eleniak, Angie Everhart, Chris Sarandon, and Corey Feldman.

Plot
The movie opens in Tierra del Fuego, where adventurer Vincent Prather (Phil Fondacaro) discovers the lost treasure of Sir Francis Drake, assisted by a scoundrel named Lilith (Angie Everhart). But rather than riches, they find a casket containing Lilith, the mother of all vampires, who awakens and eliminates Prather.

A few months later on, Katherine Verdoux (Erika Eleniak) employs wise-cracking private detective Rafe Guttman (Dennis Miller) to find her missing delinquent bro, Caleb (Corey Feldman). Guttman's examination leads him first to Caleb's Goth good friends, then to the secret underground brothel "The Crypt", which is really a nest of vampires led by Lilith.

Conflict
Lilith seduces and bites Caleb, turning him into a vampire. Guttman, upon discovering the dreadful truth about the brothel, tries to warn Katherine, who at first does not believe him. Meanwhile, Lilith is safeguarded and helped by the regional mortician McCutcheon (Aubrey Morris) and Caleb's televangelist mentor Reverend Current (Chris Sarandon), who's conspired with the vampires to rid the world of sinners.

Climax
Ultimately, Katherine also falls into Lilith's trap and becomes her detainee. Guttman partner with televangelist Reggie (William Sadler), and with a toolbox of incredibly soaker squirt weapons filled with holy water, they attack the vampire whorehouse. After a gruesome fight, Guttman handles to save Katherine and eliminate Lilith by requiring a hand grenade into her mouth.

Conclusion
In the epilogue, Katherine and Guttman enjoy a serene night. All of a sudden however, a vampire cowboy bartender (Whoopi Goldberg in an uncredited cameo) serves them blood rather of red wine, indicating the problem may not be over.

Analysis and Reception
"Bordello of Blood" mashes up horror, black comedy, and movie noir components to provide an amusing if rather grisly cinematic experience. The film employs gory and darkly comical components particular of the "Tales from the Crypt" series, utilized to review spiritual hypocrisy and sexual taboos. The story, while in some cases obscured by the excessive gore and humor, checks out themes such as temptations, moral corruption, and redemption.

Miller stands apart with his iconic dry wit and sarcastic small talk, while Everhart is menacing as the blood-thirsty Lilith. Sarandon and Feldman supply some remarkable minutes too, especially in their unusual representations of a damaged preacher and a rebellious teen, respectively.

At the time of its release, the film was consulted with blended to negative evaluations, with critics noting the excessive gore and a rather scattergun narrative method. A lot of appreciated the humor, provided mostly by Miller's performance, though some felt it distracted from the horror components. Nonetheless, "Bordello of Blood" has gotten a cult following considering that its release for its special mix of comedy and horror. In sum, it's a memorable entry in the "Tales from the Crypt" franchise that showcases the series' trademark mix of campy fun and biting satire.

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