In Los Alamos New Mexico the twelve year-old Owen is a lonely and outcast boy bullied in school by Kenny and two other classmates at home Owen dreams of avenging himself against the trio of bullies. He befriends his twelve-year-old next door neighbor Abby who only appears during the night in the playground of their building. Meanwhile Abbys father is a wanted serial-killer who drains the blood of his victims to supply Abby who is actually an ancient vampire. Abby advises Owen to fight Kenny however soon he discovers that she is a vampire and he feels fear and love for the girl. Meanwhile a police officer is investigating the murder cases believing that it is a satanic cult.
Review
This is not your typical horror film though it does have horror elements (e.g. suspense violence gore). Really it's a story about the complex loving relationship that develops between two children. The fact that one of them is a vampire just makes things more interesting.
I read the book and watched the original film before seeing this adaptation. Even so I ended up twisting in my seat the whole film. I couldn't find a single dull moment. The whole theater was ewwing and awwing and giggling.
This film has its flaws but it's very emotionally affecting nonetheless. It's thrilling and disturbing and as real as a film can be. I can't wait to watch it again.
Compared w the First Film Adaptation
I say it's better than the original because more time is spent on the principle characters and the changes tend to make the story more believable.
I prefer the acting and cinematography of the original film but overall I think this is the best film adaptation anyone could hope for.