Love, Blood, and Addiction: ‘Drained’ Trailer and Exclusive Images Reveal a Dark Vampire Romance

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‘Drained’ is a British vampire romance film co-directed by Sean Cronin and Peter Stylianou. The story follows Thomas, a struggling, jobless artist living in London, who becomes captivated by Rhea, a beautiful and enigmatic woman.

As their relationship deepens, Thomas discovers that Rhea is actually a vampire. Their love becomes increasingly toxic, and as Rhea feeds on him, Thomas’s health rapidly declines.

The film explores themes of addiction, dependence, and the destructive side of love as Thomas’s life spirals out of control, all set against the dark, neon-lit backdrop of London.

The cast of ‘Drained’ includes Ruaridh Aldington and Madalina Bellariu Ion in leading roles as Thomas and Rhea, with Angela Dixon, Craig Conway, and Andrew-Lee Potts in supporting parts. Other cast members include Natasha Patel, Andrew Lyle-Pinnock, Timothy Blore, Kenton Lloyd Morgan, Ayvianna Snow, and Diana Yekinni.

‘Drained’ is now available for streaming on VOD through Level 33 Entertainment, and to mark the occasion Dread Central shared some exclusive images and a new trailer you can check out below:

Cronin described ‘Drained’ as “a mesmerizing blend of darkness and beauty,” with a “neon-noir aesthetic reminiscent of a night bus ride through London’s rain-soaked streets.” He emphasized the effort to capture the city’s underbelly, complemented by a synth 80s soundtrack that echoes the allure of Drive, balancing atmosphere with engagement.

Stylianou added that the film goes beyond a simple vampire romance, exploring “the addictive nature of today’s society,” comparing the metaphorical vampires in modern life—like social media and substance abuse—to the pull of Rhea’s world. He said the film paints “a striking portrait of why individuals give themselves to these draining forces.”

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