A Vampiric Skateboard Adventure

Guys, have you ever felt that tingle in your spine when a film makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another world? “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” did just that for me. Imagine this—an Iranian vampire flick directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, with Sheila Vand playing this mesmerizing lady in black chador, skateboarding her way through Bad City. It’s like Dracula decided to crash a Quentin Tarantino party.

While watching this, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the time I tried skateboarding in my youth (big mistake, by the way). Picture me sliding around the icy streets of Stockholm, resembling an oil-slicked penguin more than a pro skater. This film brought back those memories—but with a bloodsucking twist. Vand’s presence is haunting: the kind where you ain’t sure if you wanna run away or just watch her glide forever.

The cinematography, what a treat! It’s all black and white, which, you know, always adds that retro-funk charm. Reminded me of when I shot my cousin’s wedding on my ancient ’70s camera; turns out I completely underexposed it, much to the dismay of my family.

Understandably, the movie ain’t for everyone. Some might say it drags a bit; others might not dig the subtitled dialogues or lack of plot straightforwardness. But that’s sorta the magic, innit? It’s cryptic and artsy-fartsy in a way that only indie films dare to be. It explores loneliness and isolation in ways that unexpectedly hit home.

There’s this unforgettable scene where Arash Marandi’s character is costumed as Dracula, and I couldn’t help but snicker. Who knew this unlikely mix of vampires and spaghetti Western vibes would capture my heart? Ain’t cinema just the weirdest place sometimes?

Check the trailer below