“It’s cheesy, but enjoyable. (Plus, Charlie Cox is always a delight)” Rotten Tomatoes
Reviews for the 2017 British vampire comedy (also released as Eat Local ) generally describe it as a lighthearted, "cheerfully trashy" romp that benefits from a strong cast but is held back by an uneven script . Directed by Jason Flemyng, the film follows a group of bickering vampire overlords who meet at a remote farmhouse, only to find themselves under siege by a specialized military unit. Critical & Community Consensus Eat Locals
: The movie struggles to balance horror, comedy, and action. Some found the "East End gangster" edge fresh, while others felt it missed the mark on both scares and big laughs, resulting in a "flat" experience. “It’s cheesy, but enjoyable
Critical reception is mixed, with the film holding a "Rotten" status on and a 5.3/10 on IMDb . Many reviewers note that while it isn't a masterpiece, it works well as a "late-night beer and pizza flick" for fans of British dry wit. Critical & Community Consensus : The movie struggles
: Widely praised as the film's strongest asset. It features recognizable faces like Charlie Cox , Freema Agyeman , Eve Myles , and Annette Crosbie . Critics from The Guardian specifically highlighted Crosbie as a standout for her role as a machine-gun-toting grandmother vampire.
