Blood Relatives takes a clever premise and turns it into an unexpectedly warm mix of vampire horror, road movie, and family drama. The story of a centuries-old vampire discovering that he has a teenage daughter gives the film plenty of opportunities to play with familiar genre conventions from a different angle.
The comedy works particularly well because it grows naturally from the awkward father-daughter relationship rather than relying entirely on vampire jokes. Noah Segan brings a likable, slightly pathetic quality to the lead role, and his chemistry with Victoria Moroles gives the movie genuine heart beneath all the bloodletting.
The cover artwork fits the film's quirky personality nicely and immediately communicates that this isn't meant to be a grim, traditional vampire movie.
Overall, Blood Relatives is a fun and surprisingly sweet genre hybrid with a strong central relationship and enough horror elements to keep things interesting.