Vampire Academy

Rose Hathaway, a young half-vampire, half-human guardian-in-training, has always walked a fine line between two worlds. Raised by her mother, a skilled and powerful guardian, Rose has been groomed to protect the royal vampire class, especially her best friend Lissa Dragomir. Lissa, a mortal vampire Princess, is of the royal bloodline, making her a target for numerous dangerous forces, both within and outside the world of vampires. The two girls, bound by a deep and unshakable friendship, find themselves on the run after a series of violent and perilous events. However, their journey leads them back to St. Vladimir's Academy, the very place that represents their greatest threat.

St. Vladimir’s Academy is no ordinary school. Located in a remote, secret location, this institution is where vampires train their future guardians, the protectors who will guard them from those who wish to harm them. For Rose and Lissa, it’s a place fraught with danger. On the one hand, it’s a place of safety from the Strigoi—the immortal, evil vampires who hunt those of royal blood like Lissa. But on the other hand, it’s a place where enemies lurk in the shadows, where political schemes and betrayal can come from the most unexpected sources.

Rose’s loyalty to Lissa runs deep. The bond they share is one forged from childhood, and Rose has always seen herself as Lissa’s protector. Despite being only half-vampire, Rose’s training as a guardian makes her a formidable opponent. She is driven by a fierce determination to keep Lissa safe from harm, even if it means putting herself in the path of danger. However, her rebellious nature often places her in conflict with the rules and regulations of St. Vladimir’s Academy. She doesn’t hesitate to challenge authority when she believes it’s necessary, especially when it comes to Lissa’s safety.

At St. Vladimir’s, there are numerous threats that Rose must face in order to safeguard her friend. Inside the Academy’s walls, some students and faculty members have their own agendas, and not all of them are aligned with the goal of protecting Lissa. Political intrigue and power struggles are rampant in the vampire world, and it doesn’t take long for Rose to realize that some of those closest to them may not have the best interests of the royal vampires at heart.

Outside the Academy, the Strigoi are a constant threat. These dark, powerful vampires, who have forsaken their humanity in exchange for immortality and ruthless power, will stop at nothing to capture Lissa and use her for their own dark purposes. Their bloodlust knows no bounds, and their presence is always looming, making the safety of the Academy feel temporary at best.

As the stakes grow higher and the forces working against Rose and Lissa become more insidious, Rose is faced with impossible choices. She will need to summon all her strength, loyalty, and determination to protect the one person who means the most to her. But the more Rose fights to keep Lissa safe, the more she realizes that the true danger might come from within, and that sacrifices will need to be made for the greater good.

In this compelling and action-packed story of friendship, loyalty, and rebellion, Rose must confront her fears, challenge the system, and make choices that could change the fate of everyone around her.

Director: Mark Waters, Paula Casarin, Toby Ford

Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Cast: Alexander Abadzis, Alice Pins, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ashley Charles, Ben Peel, Bronté Norman-Terrell, Cameron Harris, Cameron Monaghan, Chooye Bay, Chris Mason, Claire Foy, Danila Kozlovsky