And the cinematic fixation with the other class of undead continues right along with apparently stellar results. We're all aware by now of just how tired the zombie genre has gotten in recent days with seemingly everybody and his brother making (generally bad) zombie films. Yes, there are still some gems out there but it's taking a lot more digging to find them. Happily, however, an awful lot of film makers have realized this and are now moving on to vampires for their undead fix.

Enter Faye Jackson and Strigoi. Made with a blend of UK and Romanian talent, Strigoi puts a very unusual spin on the vampire mythos by getting a little closer to the root legends than most and then spinning a comedic web out of it. Here's the synopsis:

Vlad investigates a mysterious death in his grandfather's village that raises questions about land ownership in the community. The trail points to ex-communist bully Constantin Tirescu and his wife, but when Vlad confronts them, he discovers that the richest landowners in the village have become real bloodsuckers.

The trailer has just arrived online and it's looking good! Check it below the break.