Más ¡vampiros en La Habana! (2003) User Reviews

A decent sequel of a cult classic

[Rectangular_businessman · 7/10 · 5 January 2024]

Eighteen years later, Juan Padron brings us another vampiric tale featuring Pepito and Lola, this time during the Second World War.

After all this time, this sequel has more polished animation and designs, and even some CGI, but still retains the same underground charm from the original film, even if at first glance the plot might seem a bit more sanitized, now that Pepito is a family man and due the inclusion of his son as one of the main characters, almost giving the impression this is going to be like one of those offspring-focused Disney sequels.

Fortunately, the story and the characters still hasn't lost its wild side, still having a healthy dose of dark comedy and politically incorrect irreverence.

While I still prefer the first movie, this sequel is also worth-watching, and just as deserving of a cult status as its predecessor. Though I must say I prefer Smiley's design from the first movie; here that character looks barely recognizable.

6.5/10.

Good movie.

[escritorcubamex · 8/10 · 24 October 2006]

Outstanding performances by some of the most popular actors and musicians in Cuba now a days. The story describes the life of Pepito 10 years after he sang the formula for Vampisol on the international radio and throughout the world, now a new formula has been created by the name of vamps-yaba, used by some evil vampires to create world disorder during world war II without the consent and knowledge of Pepito. Jorge Perugorrea lent his voice to a new character called Capitán Dumigrón and Luis Alberto García plays Heminway. You'll also enjoy the music created for this film with songs such as "El Führer tiene la llave" y "Thriller Tropical".

Timeless classic

[MaikolG_112 · 9/10 · 24 December 2023]

Más ¡vampiros en La Habana! Is a hilarious sequel to the 1985 cult classic Vampires in Havana, which follows the adventures of Pepito, a young Cuban vampire who invents a magical drink that allows vampires to survive in the sun. In this film, Pepito's son Pepín, a gifted child, creates a new and more powerful drink that attracts the attention of various factions of vampires, mobsters, spies and Nazis who want to use it for their own purposes. Pepito has to save his son, his marriage and his club from the chaos that ensues, while also dealing with the return of his old nemesis, Von Dracula.

The film is a brilliant satire of Cuban history and politics, as well as a parody of various genres and tropes of cinema. The humor is witty and absurd, but also very specific to the Cuban culture and context, so some jokes might be lost on non-Cuban audiences. However, the film also has a universal appeal, as it explores themes such as family, friendship, love, identity and freedom. The animation is colorful and expressive, and the voice acting is superb, featuring some of the most popular actors and musicians in Cuba. The music is also a highlight, with catchy songs such as "El Führer tiene la llave" and "Thriller Tropical".