Priest is another one of those vampire movies that deserved way better at the time of it's release, I'm still salty this movie didn't get a sequel and I still wanna see the conclusion of the feud between Priest and Black Hat, it's a shame we'll never see more of this world.

@dianapennepacker6854

10 ай бұрын

Priest. Legion(Gabriel's Wings, Mace, and his combat style were sick.) I feel like both of these movies had solid ideas and even execution. However I thought the creature designs were weak with the "Angels" and these Vampires being the only supernatural threat. Not exactly in the same vein.Hard-core Henry. Ninja Assassin. Also came out around this time and were overlooked. I did love to combine Legion, Priest, with uh more 40k technology and pyskers. Let us hope 40k live action does it justice.

@aaronforsythe8556

10 ай бұрын

Ninja assassin has some great action sequences

@derekazul9542

10 ай бұрын

Priestch!

@derekazul9542

10 ай бұрын

why?@@broKen73484

@filipdracewicz1446

10 ай бұрын

Yess

The lore in this film was so fkn cool, I would love to see a prequel to the first priests/war before these events happen

@GarmrsBarking

10 ай бұрын

a ww1'ish movie in this world would also be quite cool....

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

I agree that would be the best idea for another film!

@stephensurujbally2656

10 ай бұрын

Excellent content 😊

@Ervixius_

10 ай бұрын

@@GarmrsBarkingi realized that if this were to happen in post modern world we could just use nukes which my brain took too long to realize😅

@WardragonLog101

7 ай бұрын

It's a Manwha (korean comic) in case you feel like reading it.

They're more like ghouls serving master vampires.

@golden.personality

10 ай бұрын

Yep, perfect analogy.

@Demi.Oneiros

3 ай бұрын

Cap

Paul Bettany and Karl Urban are both actors who I will happily watch in any movie/TV show.

@lavishty_

10 ай бұрын

Facts bro

@bradwolf07

10 ай бұрын

💯 Agree

@willz0452

4 ай бұрын

Im mates with Karl Urbans son

@EmperorCaesarAesiyr

3 ай бұрын

Vanko(Karl Urban): "Take the Lord Marshall's offer and Bow"

@Pete_thegoldfox

5 күн бұрын

Watch the boys

This movie is incredibly underrated.

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! I'm glad so many other people agree

This movie is a fantastic and unique addition to the modern vampire landscape in media. It brings a lot of interesting things to the table, even if it doesn't explore them as much as it could or perhaps should. It's neat.

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

its neat, is a great sum up of this movie haha

I could see the movie have a sci-fi angle where the Queen is a "fallen angel", but is really an space alien that has fallen from the sky. And people thought she was a fallen angel since it came from the sky, and it was unexplainable.

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

that actually would be pretty cool

@Lioness006

10 ай бұрын

I wonder if the Queen vampire could be Lilith, the first vampire and mother of demons.

@SoN_oF_oDiN76

10 ай бұрын

​@@Lioness006and if we go a little deeper, believed to be the first wife of Adam. However, instead of being created from Adam's rib she was created alongside him. She felt she was not to be subservient to Adam but equal to him. God punishes her by turning her into the mother of vampires or a succubus. One of the two.

@Lioness006

10 ай бұрын

@@SoN_oF_oDiN76 yes. I'm familiar with Lilith. Adam's first wife, before Eve, created from the same earth as Adam. Refused to be subservient to Adam and wanted to be equal so she was left the garden of Eden and refused to return. She then created the nephilim with the archangel Samael.

@fialee8

10 ай бұрын

@@SoN_oF_oDiN76 To put a sci-fi angle on this, "being created from Adam's rib"... sure sounds like a chest burster to me. Looks like it could be retconned into the Aliens (and thus the Predator Universe).

Priest and Legion were fantastic movies. Interesting info for you, Alan Dale was in both Priest (Monsignor Chamberlain) and Dominion (the 'sort of sequel' tv show to Legion, he portrayed General Riesen). Both characters acted as advisors to the main characters of both Priest and Dominion! Great video ;-)

@Zidbits

8 күн бұрын

The guy who played the icecream man in Legion is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. He has played the monsters in so many films, including Pan's Labyrinth. I was always upset that he kept getting these bit parts. He finally landed a leading role in Star Trek Discovery as Saru. I've been watching trek since TNG in the 80s (and DS9 & VOY in the 90s) and I don't care what anyone says, Discovery is great.

Actually, the war was won by the Humans but barely less like both sides decided to break a truth to lick their wounds but the Humans beat the crap out of the Vampires but were too weak to finish them. That's why City dwellers are cramped in the welled cities because they were too terrified of their enemy, not because they were forced to. This is kinda familiar to the Mutants that surround the hive cities, waiting, bidding their time for a perfect moment to strike.

@draco_1876

5 ай бұрын

They both lost

My grandma, surprisingly, is the person who introduced me to most of the vampire movies I know and watch today. She loves watching movies like Underworld, Blade, Priest, Van Helsing, The Lost Boys, etc etc etc. She also just likes good movies and monster movies in general, since she also likes the Resident Evil movies (have to disagree with her on those though), Terminator, Book of Eli, The Equalizer, Alien and Aliens, and the likes. It's actually a bit funny, now that I think about it, that I used to watch these movies at her house as a kid and get scared out of my mind at the thought of being eaten or attacked at night, but as it turns out, watching those movies as a kid made me love them even more now as an adult. Oh yeah, and priest is a SERIOUSLY underrated movie.

@DeltownAtze

3 ай бұрын

You are so blessed to have a grandma like that, spend as much time as you can with her and share your thoughts with her.

I think regular Vampires make familiars, and the Queen makes 'Human Vampires." So basically, "Human Vampires" are just "Royal Familiars."

@antoniou.1158

6 күн бұрын

They are not real

@Twiska

6 күн бұрын

@@antoniou.1158 What the hell dude? The whole video is discussing how fictional monsters work. Why are you even on this video saying such obvious things?

@antoniou.1158

6 күн бұрын

@@Twiska chill bro, it was sarcastic

The guy who played the sheriff also played the vampire James in the first twilight film it interesting how many actors who played vampires in other media are in this film thank you for another great video, Cogan!

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

I totally forgot about that! and yea its like certain actors really enjoy being in vampire movies lol

@Letha-Mae

10 ай бұрын

They did him so wrong in twilight I actually loved his character he is the reason Alice became a vampire read the books there all so good

@jtplays7411

10 ай бұрын

He was also in Never Back Down.

I really like this movie the vampires are like a mix between termites and vampires. Because apart from the king and queen most termites have no eyes. And they always have a soldier cast. Unlike some species of ants.

These Vampires have an amazing Design. I wonder if The Priests were Born from a Human Vampire a Half Breed or if they were created by Humans. Respect and keep up the epic work.

@BlankEmporium

10 ай бұрын

I'd bet the Priests are the byproduct of mutagenic mutations. Think Witchers, but specifically for Vampires.

very underrated movie.. Karl Urban movies seem too get a cult following after the movie does not do well in the theaters... this movie and Judge Dredd should have done great in the theater

Although it didn't get great reviews, this is one of my favorite vampire movies. I would love to see a part 2 for this movie, as you said in your video, there are a lot of issues that need to be resolved. Also, if you love vampires and the old west, American Vampire is a great read, it deals with European vampires who come to the new world to spread their breed into it. However, they come across a outlaw who they accidently turn into a new breed of vampire. This comic is great because it starts in the old west, and ends somewhere in the 1970's I think. It's great to see the different eras in the story and how the vampires adapt to their new surroundings.

Your speculation about the origin of the vampires is pretty accurate. In the movie’s press conference, the “translator” woman said the angels evolved into the vampires(not explained of course) and that the current priests learned their skills from the original, Ivan Issac. A lot of the graphic novel fans hated the movie but I enjoyed it (especially the opening sequence) and yes I thought the movie could have been longer to tie in more of the original lore from the graphic novel.

Steven Moyer, the guy who played Owen Pace, As well as Bill Compton in True Blood. Was also in a British show in the 90’s where he played a vampire.

@DrPandemonium

10 ай бұрын

It was called ultraviolet 👍🏻

Vampires from Peter Watts' novel "Blindsight" are extremly interesting. I dont know if you already talked about them.

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

I have not but I've been looking for some novels to possibly cover so I will check it out, thanks for the suggestion!

I agree it is a really good movie with a really cool plot and the genre blending is interesting but like you said Cogan there's just something about it that feels off like it's missing something.

@dianapennepacker6854

10 ай бұрын

To me the world is great. The vampires were the weakest part. I don't really see how the Vampires are a threat once gunpowder became a thing. They needed more Supernatural creatures and concepts in it. The Priest needed more than just "peak" human to be justifiable how a handful of them did what armies couldn't. More 40k influences would have been amazing. Specifically more creatures, technology, and add in some magic into the mix. Holy, nature, and satanic/demonic magic always can make for fun worlds. These things aren't vampires. Still loved it along with Legion which suffered the same issue. Those weren't Angels like these aren't vampires. With the exception of Gabriel who had an amazing combat style using his wings as both weapons and armor while having that whirling mace! Truly epic... Just wished Michael had more than guns and a gas oven.

Fantastic movie, it’s a shame it didn’t get more attention 😢

I have always loved this film and wished that they had done the planned trilogy

Love your videos! If you want a unique take on vampires Those Who Hunger (In The Dark) is pretty cool. It's about a therapist who slowly realizes their patient is a vampire, seems right up your alley!

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

I havn't heard of that one before, I will definitely check it out thanks!

I love this movie. And Priest is also one of my favorites. I love when vampires have their origins in god/angels, I just find it so fascinating.

This movie's blend of genres kinda reminds me of the Japanese like novel series Vampire Hunter D. I also think the city reminds me of other dystopian fiction such as the movie Metropolis or the novel 1984.

@WardragonLog101

7 ай бұрын

Vampire Hunter D 🤘

Why would a demon want to kill a fallen angel?

Yes I've been wanting to see a vampire video about these vampires.

Priest was an amazing movie. The wide angle shots during the bike ride scene was breath taking.

This is unironically one of my favorite movies, mainly because i'm a Warhammer fan and this is one of the only movies i've seen that really bring out that Warhammer feel even if it's toned down.

I see Cogan uploading. I instantly give a like 😂

This genre blend of this movie also reminds me of Vampire Hunter D.

I personally loved the movie. Wish it had a sequel.

Never get tired of your content. And there's so much out there for you to pick your topics from, i hope to enjoy this channel for a long time to come.

When it comes to vampire lore nobody does it better. You do amazing work my friend. You kill every video and I look forward to every upload! And i rewatch all the time, binging your catalog the first round was a real pleasure! Keep up the great work man!

I never had trouble imagining how an eyeless creature could still see: perhaps the cells of skin are simultaneously optic and dermis; maybe latticed between skin-cells are optic-cells forming a compound eye across the whole face; or perhaps the skin is a battery of sensory-fascia providing vivid-visual-input from synesthesia (maybe they see other senses combined) air-pressure, electromagnetism, heat, chemo-reception, auras, fields, etc)

@lordsathariel4384

9 ай бұрын

i remember playing a video game in the early 2000's which had vampires similar to this and had no eyes but they saw in like sonar or some weird way but your suggestion sounds a lot better for eyeless vampires

@Nissardpertugiu

8 ай бұрын

Its like skin cover their eyes

@shengrant3088

4 ай бұрын

Vibrations if link to the brain create field of vision

Would love to see a sequel to this movie. It's so fun and the acting is really fun. The writing was pretty generic, but the idea was beautiful, creepy, and fresh.

the eyeless vampires here always reminded me of the Xenomorphs from Aliens

You should do a beak down of the vampires from the film “The Invitation” please next! Also from the new Dracula film “The last voyage of the Demeter” 🧛🏻‍♂️🦇

The fact that you said Legion and Priest were your favorite Paul Bettany movies....I subbed just for that. I LOVE Legion and Priest so much. I wasn't too impressed by his performance as vision, but it could have just been the weird face paint taking from his natural beauty.

I have gotta say your points about 40k and fallout are absolutely spot on, mix in a few Vampire hunter D vibes and you have this film summed up pretty well. Great video thanks for the upload. This films is a absolute hidden gem.

SUCH AN UNDERRATED film, great video once again bro!

You ought to do a video on the world of Grimm. The television show with the lore of Wesson.

Man I LOVE when you post 🎉‼️

My theory of the priests is that they were an evolutionary development that came about because the vampires existed. Nature's attempt at a balance of sorts.

@davidwalker9616

10 ай бұрын

I would say similar but rather than evolution I would say more they used a type of vaccine on the priests to help enhance them and only chose those with certain markers which would accept such which would explain why they can even keep up with the vampires in the first place cause if it was evolution then there certainly be more of them and not just small number chosen .

I never thought of the similarities between warhammer 40k and this movie, but you’re right.

I really like that movie. I wish they had made more.

I liked how you picked "the boys" for Karl Urban, and not you know, Lord of the Rings, Dredd, or Chronicles of Riddick😅

yes ive been waiting for your take on this movie its one of my fave so original

This is one of my favorite movie. Thanks man!

This concept was brilliant.

Love this one. And you're spot on about Legion. Paul Bettany seems to love playing supernatural weirdos.

This is one of my favourite movies. I love it!

I remember watching this in theaters, excellent video!

Thanks for bringing this movie and vampires back to my attention.

Another great video Cogan!

@coganLollins

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Been wanting to cover this movie for a while

1:26 a very one note comment on my part, very not related to the rest of the video, but the funny things about bug hives with queens (let's take bees for example) is that the hive does *not* obey the queen as it's almost the other way around. If a queen bee is found to be "detrimental" to the hive, bees will literally off her and make a new one. Yes: make a new one. Worker bees will select one of the many female larvae and start feeding her exclusively royal jelly. Bare in mind that larvae intended to become worker bees also eat royal jelly, but are also fed honey, nectar, and other foods bees usually eat. So where was I going with this? It'd be funny those vampires worked the same: vampire queen not doing her job properly? The hives off her and starts feeding the baby vampires the "royal blood" to make a new queen. :P

I loved this flick. Great video.

Priest has 1984 written all over it. Pretty good movie too,.

bro you honestly my top 10 channels ong

i love that music and your content

Great concept/premise. Overall I really enjoyed Priest as it explored the good and evil relationship from another angle.

I honestly adore how unique the Vampires are!!! Also the noises they make tho. Mmmm, so scrumptious!!

Love the vids broski 👍🏽

Yes i do like this movie. Loved the action moments. Also would love to see you cover Legion.

I absolutely love this movie I would love a part 2 to this and Legion

I actually liked this movie. Thanks for covering it mate!

Coooooogggaaaannnn!! Thanks for another stellar video sir! When watching this I was waiting for some twist that the leading clergy were some vamps, or different kinds, or servants of another that weren't familiars or something since the city was dark bc of pollution and their suppression of things. Kind of like the line from Usual Suspects, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." with all the vamp denial. Oh well, lol. Still a nice different take on vampires in this one. To me it had an alien feel to the queen and maybe was how their blood interacted with humans. Either way, thanks for another one!

Priest had a really great atmosphere and background that was explored really well. Paul Bettany as an action star in this and Legion are so much fun. Dude nails it.

I loved this. Please do a video on the Vampires in Damphyr the movie. I would love your take on that....in comparison to those in Van Helsing as well.

I have nostalgia for this kinda of intermediary movies with a lot of potential threads, thanks to remind me of this one! Stakeland is a great movie too!

Great review as always, do you think you can do The Mummy both the 1999 and 2017 Versions to compare like what you liked or didn't like about the films.

This is highly underrated and 1 of my favorite vampire ip

Loved this movie. Wish they'd make more!

great video like always and maybe u can explain the vampires from the game vampyr love ya

This is the first I've heard of the movie, and I can't wait to see it. Any idea where it's streaming?

Yo cogan, love your videos bro. Oh yeah here are some more werewolf stuff for you to check out: 100% wolf(animated movie/tv show)

Love your videos,I just found your channel and love it you should explore all horror movie's except the first excorsist FCK that movie it tournamented me since I was forced to watch it at 5 . great work brother.

A vid on the vampires from the game Vampyr would be dope man sick vid

There really need to be a Priest 2. Not sure why it has not been done yet.

I was half expecting him to say “that’s just a theory… A GAME THEORY”

Love this movie so much. I wish we had gotten more.

This is one of my favorite movies

I enjoyed it

This movie and legion were both like not great, but underappreciated all the same. They were the B movies of my youth and I remember them fondly. Maybe throw Covenant in there with young Seb Stan and the best character from Sky High.

Had it on pirate when I was younger, loved it so glad it's getting some light shined on it, it's a hidden gem

I really liked this movie and have watched it several times. I would love to see a second movie or miniseries.

I'm hoping for a sequel !

Will you ever do weekly videos? Couse there very cool😀

Pretty wild that I was *just* looking up Priest a couple days ago, I think maybe the day this video was uploaded.

Loved the Warhammer 40k referance, I always had the same feeling about the city.

Love this Movie, very underrated

I'm pretty sure black hat wasn't killed or atleast door was open for a return. I liked the Warhammer look. It was a surprise. Since i had a inkling of its anime parentage. I waited for long time to watch mainly because anime films and books spend half the movie talking about how they got to where they are. Or the kooky swords they all seem to have. This movie should have been big,with a part 2!

Thanks again Sir. I too quite enjoyed this film and I also agree with your assessment of its strengths and shortcomings. I thought it once more, a very unique perspective regarding the vampire mythos and though I shudder at the idea of such noteworthy films getting a pathetic sequel, I think a possibility for a prequel could have fared well. Oh also, though I am hesitant to recommend a 3D presentation of many films, this one was done very well indeed and for those with the ability, would recommend giving the 3D version a look. :)

😮great video sir

This was a good flick 👌

Unique vampires explained: proceeds to retell the movie plot and everything that was in the movie for 20 mins. Yeah, good explaining.

great job

Hello, big fan of the videos, Ideas of stuff to cover that you may have not come across yet: The vampires from the CW Show Supernatural- this is a total layup if you’ve never seen the series, a ton of interesting lore and multiple vampire centered episodes to pull from. Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood- it’s a goofy, albeit shlocky vampire flick, but it’s a fun watch and has a few interesting lore bits that would be fun to dive into. Hellsing Ultimate- I know you’ve covered Alucard in your top 5 videos before, but a deeper dive into the series could be cool, looking into vampire powers, as well as the powers of The Captain, aka the werewolf of the series.

The concept of the original vampires being animalistic aligned with how I imagined them to be on first reading vampire stories which makes Priest one of my all time favourite movies, plus the storyline was engrossing.

This was clearly a good movie. Drama, forbidden love, action, horror, everything was done well. Too bad it will never have a sequel.