Byzantium

Neil Jordan's Byzantium stars Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton in artsy but toothless vampire tale with feminist twist. 2012TOR, 2013SANF, 2013SEA, 2013TRI. **

A lush and atmospheric vampire tale that may be short on fangs but rich in moody menace, Neil Jordan’s latest delve into gothic genre drama – after Interview With The Vampire 17 years ago – provides a fine platform for striking performances from Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton, though may lack the sheer gore quota to draw in horror fans.