Subspecies V: Blood Rise Apr 2026

Armed with the monster-slaying Sword of Laertes, Radu is sent to his father's castle to retrieve the Bloodstone —a holy relic containing the blood of saints. The events of that night, involving a betrayal by the vampire Helena, lead to his permanent transformation and a centuries-long quest for companionship and the Bloodstone. Subspecies V: Bloodrise (2023) - IMDb

(2023) is a dark, atmospheric prequel to Full Moon Features’ long-running vampire franchise, marking the first series entry in 25 years. Directed by series creator Ted Nicolaou, the film serves as a 500-year origin story for the iconic, long-fingered vampire Radu Vladislas. Plot and Origin Story Subspecies V: Blood Rise

The film chronicles Radu's tragic descent from a noble holy warrior to a masterless creature of the night. Armed with the monster-slaying Sword of Laertes, Radu

Born to a vampire father, Prince Vladislas, and a demon mother, Circe, Radu is stolen at birth by crusaders. Directed by series creator Ted Nicolaou, the film

Raised by mystic monks and unaware of his monstrous heritage, Radu is trained to slay the "enemies of the church".