I do not know where to begin with this extremely horrible movie. I as a Romanian believe that most of North America knows Romania as a country of vampires, and all they heard of is Transylvania. If an American hears a Romania speaking (and I know this from experience), they ask them, are you speaking Polish, Russian? No, we are speaking Romanian, a mixture of Dacian and the Latin language. So it offends me highly that they made all Romanians on the streets yelling like idiots with a Russian accent (not to say that they actually should be speaking Romanian, because not many Romanians know English, especially in Transylvania. You used names completely non-Romanian, such as Goran, 100% Yugoslav. Mme. Varcolac acts extremely retarded, yelling insanely- this does not represent a regular Romanian human being. Ct, Dracula, as you name it, was actually Vlad Tepes, or Vlad III, an important Romanian ruler. This film is as well an embarrassment to my country. It is junk, and I sincerely HATE it when we are called vampires. This film is useless, 1 star, I would give it less if possible.

An American family inherits a castle in Romania and go there to check it out. The daughter (Victoria Justice) accidentally becomes infected with werewolf blood and soon becomes a werewolf herself. She has to find a cure before the full moon ends or she will be a werewolf forever. There's also some stuff about a family legacy and a funny group of vampires out to get the castle.Nice family movie with a good cast. Being outside of the target demographic here, I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this as much as I did. Victoria Justice is a likable young actress. I am not familiar with her work on TV but she seems to have a lot of potential. I'll be surprised if she doesn't go on to bigger things. Brooke Shields is really good. I haven't seen her in forever. Long way from Blue Lagoon, I guess. Chase Ellison seems to be having a great time with his part. Every kid dreams of being in a werewolf movie, I think. If they don't, they should. Brooke D'Orsay is a lot of fun here too. The whole cast seems to be having a good time. I always like to see that.I thought the werewolf effects were amazing for a movie produced for Nickelodeon. I was happy that they actually went the route of using a werewolf costume, as opposed to crappy CGI or the even crappier cheat of having the person turn into an actual wolf or dog so they can save money on effects like so many shows (Vampire Diaries, I'm looking at you).This is a cute, enjoyable, fun movie with good special effects and an immensely likable cast. That it can be this good while being made for television impresses me a lot. To the reviewer from Romania who was offended at how his country is portrayed in movies like this: lighten up, buddy. If the worst your country has to worry about is that its public image is that of being home to werewolves and vampires, you're doing pretty good compared to the rest of the world.

After inheriting a family castle in Romania, a family discovers the dark secret behind the local legend of a vicious beast roaming the city as they race to stop a horde of vampires from taking control of the castle.This here turned out to be quite an enjoyable and entertaining kiddie-centered horror-comedy. There's a lot of good in this about making an even mix between tween-inspired parts and more normal horror motifs, and there's plenty to both sides in here. The tween backbone here is all well-handled with the different attitudes toward the single father dating, the romance for once isn't obtrusive to the story in detriment for the actual horror, and the beginning where they explore the castle is just filled with some quality gags that really showcase the goofier humor present that really appeals to kids. From the gags trying to scare the sister to the constant sibling-like digs on each other and the side-splitting recurring gag with a character's name, there's some really funny stuff in here and it gets better once the transformation occurs. The antics that depict the transformation, from the heightened sense and reactions to the lessening of objection towards previously-objectionable attitudes and how their date goes which is constantly threatened by her burgeoning abilities for some nice laughs but knows to transition into horror territory nicely as once those abilities creep in, the explanation and back-story about the creature amongst the town's history is wonderfully handled. It makes for a pretty enjoyable time by creating a pretty strong connection through the twisted mythology with the action in the last half which is just non-stop brawling between the two werewolves and the vampire clan through the catacombs under the castle, through the cemetery and finally into the neighboring warehouse providing plenty of fun times as the fight progresses, and overall this is mixed quite nicely with the humorous aspects of the story. The fact that the creatures are done with practical make-up effects that look rather impressive for the realism and great they look in design and movement is another key factor here, and the only real flaws come from the beginnings of their life. The trouble it goes to set her up as a goofy klutz only to be saved by the werewolf curse is way too clichéd and feels too overwrought to be of much originality. As well, the whole thing is dropped once they get to the castle anyway, leaving the inclusion rather curious. Otherwise, there's not much to dislike here.Rated Unrated/PG: Violence.

I am writing this review after reading the "one star only" from a Romanian. I see why this can be seen as offending to them, but I don't think this movie should have been taken as an historical documentary. It wasn't meant to mock the culture. It was a friendly family movie with a lot of goofs and gags. The names are obviously made up, and there is a great joke about one that I never got tired of. I respect Romanians. I don't think Dracula was some nuts, I think he did what he had to do to make his country safer. If I wanted to see something accurate, I'd watch "Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula", but this movie wasn't meant to inform, but to entertain, a very warm way that actually makes you think. It was a sort of self parody of a legend distorting real facts. It was like entertainment above entertainment. It won an award, as a kid program. Emphasis on kid.This might contain spoilers: In the movie, we learn that even the kids who good around and seem to be running from reality can courageously face the facts and save the day when an important time comes, and they should be allowed to goof until then because it doesn't define who they can be when it truly matters, and should be taken seriously. Even if messing with people too much won't make you credible when someone will genuinely be in danger, so you shouldn't push it too far, and not all the time. There is a time and a place for everything.I also liked how they displayed that when given the chance without constant hammering on the head, even the most awkward nerd can blossom into a magnificent lady. But that beauty and self confidence isn't everything, taking oneself too seriously and believing that we are entitled to people as if they were things (or meat) isn't fun at all. There is beauty even in shyness, in even flaws, in simplicity, in natural beauty... someone will always find a way to find it heartwarming and will laugh with you, instead of at you. And it can be a very gorgeous guy who's way more sincere and kind, someone even better than what you thought you wanted. And who actually share those flaws that you thought made you unlovable and even love you for them.People cold and creepy can be extremely caring and reliable in difficult situation. They might try too hard to be taken seriously. But like people who don't enough, they can still meet half way with their differences, help each other find a balance and become life long friends.Fathers are entitled to have lovers and move on with their grief when they are ready, it doesn't make their previous love any less true, and children should allow them to find love again, people have big hearts and can love their children just as much when they find a lover, even better since they have support and more joy to offer. But a father should choose someone who won't endanger the kids. We mustn't be blind by loneliness and gesture of affections, sometimes they hide the most selfish and cruel intents.I didn't learn much about Romanian culture... and everything was made up... but it was portrayed as a warm place, rustic and relaxing, not some awful cold buildings that deny you the sun, deny you to breathe... warm people taking the time to live and to enjoy doing so... seeming creepy but oh so lovable in their differences. Even if this was all fake, it made me think "wow I would love to see that country even more". Simple ways than the hysterical material gain... I am utterly ignorant of that place and can get amused with pure absurdity, but in my heart, the warm feeling I got from seeing this movie, I believe that this part is accurate. The facts might not be, but I think they respected the spirit.And about wanting to go to America, this was just that one boy. He was predisposed to fall for her, like fate put them together. They never said that Romanians admire American and wish they were like them... the movie sure made me wish I'd go to Romania instead.I feel a bit offended when Canada is displayed with cops on horses (I wish!, we might have some but I never seen one) and some retarded people eating hot docs (yeah...) and unable to speak proper... and scratching their asses... (yeah...) ah~ the world would probably be a better place without stereotypes... But my day got way better with this movie! Enjoy, not as a documentary, not as a serious adult horror flick, but as a great warm family movie, with a great mix of gore and humor, and life lessons that can change shame into hope.The people who made this movie might not know how to make documentaries about Romania, but they made a hell of a great family movie, and they know how to teach kids good values.Enjoy ^_^PS: The fan of twilight will probably hate it too. Like: "What? The vampire lost? The werewolf is still half chained to the wall, don't run away just shoot! Oh man! What a terrible vampire movie!" Yeah, if you're a blond vampire bitch (she played her role wonderfully) you'll hate it too. Or a latex fetishist... her suit was just dreadful, as if they used loose garbage bags (But maybe that's what vinyl is supposed to look like... Anyway, Underworld wouldn't have been popular enough to have sequels if she wore this) XD But that's all those little silly details that made it so hilarious!!! At the second I heard the house keeper's name, I was hooked! Just enjoy it for what it is: A great kid movie to loosen up~ <3