{"id":8524,"date":"2022-02-07T00:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=8524"},"modified":"2022-02-15T13:15:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T20:15:49","slug":"bite-me-the-most-creative-story-about-vampires-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/bite-me-the-most-creative-story-about-vampires-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Bite Me * The Most Creative Story About Vampires Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BiteMe.poster.jpg?resize=169%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8525\" width=\"169\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BiteMe.poster.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BiteMe.poster.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BiteMe.poster.jpg?w=1125&amp;ssl=1 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When Sarah, a real-life vampire, gets audited by the IRS, the last thing she expects to get out of it is a date. But James, her hopelessly romantic IRS agent, thinks she\u2019s other-worldly. As an unlikely attraction sparks between the two misfits, they are forced to confront whether they have the courage to commit the terrifying, radical act of falling in love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ashleigh C. comments, \u201cLike many teenagers, I am an ardent vampire folklore fan, romance-focused to be more specific.\u00a0<em>Twilight<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Vampire Diaries<\/em>\u00a0among the most popular vampire series, and this film is a refreshing and enticing change in the vampire lore storytelling. See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bite Me<br>By Ashleigh C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bite Me<\/em>&nbsp;is the most creative story about vampires I have seen. Like many teenagers, I am an ardent vampire folklore fan, romance-focused to be more specific.&nbsp;<em>Twilight<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Vampire Diaries<\/em>&nbsp;among the most popular vampire series, and this film is a refreshing and enticing change in the vampire lore storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wQvVcvntRVg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-14.png?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8526\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-14.png?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-14.png?resize=1024%2C430&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-14.png?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-14.png?w=1167&amp;ssl=1 1167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bite Me<\/em>&nbsp;is romantic comedy about an IRS agent, James (Christian Coulson) and a real-life vampire, Sarah (Naomi McDougall Jones). As Sarah gets a concerning message from the IRS about her church called Twilight she must explain to James about her lifestyle to throw out the case. As romance sparks between these two unlikely lovers, will Sarah have to choose between blood and James? &nbsp;And is James&#8217;s love strong enough to handle her bite?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of a real-life 21-century vampire is such an interesting concept. In the beginning of the film I was confused, though, by what they meant by the word \u201cvampire\u201d\u2014with so many different variations of this fictional creature in storytelling, I had a hard time defining it. However, director Meredith Edwards cleverly defines this film\u2019s interpretation of vampires throughout the story. This is done through James\u2019 hilarious jokes and twists on the stereotypical vampire, which are then debunked by Sarah or another vampire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PUw_bm0siFE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-8.png?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8529\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-8.png?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-8.png?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-8.png?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-8.png?w=1177&amp;ssl=1 1177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the film, the cinematography is excellent. The footage is extremely clear and has a depth that almost seems like an \u201cIMAX effect.\u201d Naomi McDougall Jones is the best actress to play a modern-day vampire! Many people could relate to her story in the film\u2014 minus the blood. Her co-star Christian Coulson plays James as so cheesy and odd and does things like busts into breakdancing, which is my favorite scene. His character is a perfect example that even the most average \u201cmundane\u201d people can live fantastical lives. My favorite character is played by Annie Golden\u2014 she provides great comic relief throughout. Like a lot of romcoms<em>, Bite Me<\/em> is set in New York City which creates the perfect tone for every section of the movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-11.png?resize=225%2C94&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8527\" width=\"225\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-11.png?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-11.png?resize=1024%2C428&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-11.png?resize=768%2C321&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Bite-Me-Picture-11.png?w=1179&amp;ssl=1 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of&nbsp;<em>Bite Me<\/em>&nbsp;is simply to love who you are and who you wish to become. Sarah and James are both looking for something more in their lives, but realize that it might just be each other. This movie contains some profanity, brief sexual content, and blood, which may be disturbing for younger audiences. The movie promotes some negative behavior that may be mimicked by younger children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Bite Me<\/em>&nbsp;5 out of 5 stars, and I recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults. You can watch <em>Bite Me<\/em> on digital download on February 8, 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Sarah, a real-life vampire, gets audited by the IRS, the last thing she expects to get out of it is a date. But James, her hopelessly romantic IRS agent, thinks she\u2019s other-worldly. As an unlikely attraction sparks between the two misfits, they are forced to confront whether they have the courage to commit the terrifying, radical act of falling in love. KIDS FIRST! 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