the original vampire ( 1998 ) be one of my favorite . i be curious to see how a sequel would work consider they use none of the original character . i be quite surprise at how this play out . a a rule and sequel be never as good a the original and with a few exception . though this one be not a great movie and the writer do well in keep the main theme and vampire lore from the first one in tact . jon bon jovi be a drawback initially and but he prove to be a half way decent slayer . i doubt anyone could top james wood performance in the first one and though . unless you bring in buffy . all in all and this be a decent watch and i would watch it again . i be leave with two question and though . what happen to jack crow and how do derek bliss come to be a slayer . guess we will just have to leave that to imagination .