When we heard the words “vampire” and “surfing” in the same sentence, we had a lot of questions. And, no shade to Jaleesa Vincent, Luka Raubenheimer or Sun Bum, but we couldn’t find an FAQ anywhere. So we made one ourselves. Consider this a public service.

​We were lucky enough to attend the packed Halloween premiere in Noosa, and even got to interview co-directors Jaleesa Vincent and Luka Raubenheimer about the film. So, short of actually making the bloody thing, we’d like to think we’re pretty well qualified to answer a few questions. Although, as you’ll soon discover, there’s really nothing quite like Vampires Surf.

The film weaves between genres like a serpent. One minute it’s a brooding horror flick, the next it’s a rap video, then suddenly we’re off on a sun-drenched surf safari. It’s all delivered with a knowing, tongue-in-cheek playfulness reminiscent of Luka and Jaleesa’s previous films Snakes & Surf Breaks and Juju The Surf Musical.

The story follows three vampire surfers – Jaleesa, Caity Simmers and Frankie Harrer – who, after discovering Sun Bum sunscreen, are finally freed from the shadows. Before long, they’re world-famous surfers and musicians, making quite the impression on the mortal world. But when an ancient prophecy summons them to Coffin Bay, the trio find themselves facing off against Kobe Hughes.

The film is currently making its way around the world, with screenings in Europe, the US and Australia (dates below, tickets here). And we genuinely can’t recommend it enough. It’s possibly the most entertaining piece of surf media we’ve seen in years.

Still, we understand it’s a pretty big swing. And with big swings come plenty of annoying questions. So, in the interest of public service, we’ve put together a very unofficial FAQ to help you make sense of Vampires Surf  and more importantly, understand why you should go and see it:

Is it scary?

“Scary” is super subjective, but the film feels more spooky (in some parts) than scary, ya know?

Is this a surf film with vampires, or a vampire film with surfing?

It feels like the perfect mix of the two TBH — the best of both worlds.

Do I need to know any vampire lore?

The movie does a good job of explaining it all, so it’s super easy to follow if you don’t know your Nosferatus from your Draculas.

Is the surfing actually good?

You’ve got Jaleesa, Caity and Frankie in there — what do you reckon?! Plus, Kobe, Milla Coco Brown and Timo Simmers pop up. The surfing is great.

Is it true they didn’t use any AI?

Yeah, they went to great lengths to construct sets, use real people and digitally build worlds rather than using AI. It even says so at the start of the film.

Do they actually ride a coffin surfboard?

YAH. Look at the trailer. The board was shaped by Ellis Ericson and looks fun as fuck.

Is it child-friendly?

Yeah, probably wouldn’t bring a 2-year-old, but there’s no swearing or anything, and no real crazy jump scares.

What’s the deal with the rap song?

The rap song cuts in somewhere near the middle of the film and is epic. Think ’90s rap video meets SoundCloud rap, with plenty of bloody lines.

Is this suitable for a first date?

Hell yeah. Be warned, your date may stretch into eternity.

Should I get dressed up when I go to a screening?

There are gonna be more people dressed up than not at these screenings, we reckon.

Where do I sign up?

Dates, locations and tickets HERE!