Though it is based on a novel called "The Space Vampires", 1985 British horror "Lifeforce" isn't really a vampire film. The film would be forgettable if not for one saving grace: Mathilda May as "Space Girl".
The "Space Girl" is a humanoid alien capable of stealing the titular life force from their prey. The victims in-turn become zombies who must steal energy from other humans in-order to stay alive. Rather than focus on this, however, the film delves into the connection between Space Girl and one of the astronauts who discovered her.
The film overlaps with that of "Queen of the Damned" in some respects, namely that the central villain barely has any screen time. While the former film compensates for its unfaithfulness to the source material in atmosphere, visuals, and sound, "Lifeforce" is almost uneventful. More often than not, the most interesting events in the story happen offscreen.
The biggest problem of "Queen of the Damned" is the lack of scenes for the titular antagonist; by comparison, Space Girl's 8:30 of screentime steal the spotlight from a film that would be worse off without her.
Lifeforce otherwise stands out with its visuals and practical effects; the by-product of the Horror genre's greatest era. However, it's the unique take on vampires, and the iconic performance by Mathilda May, that make this film a cult classic worth watching.
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