ONLYFANGS: A Tasty twist on a titillating trope
Written by Steph Cannon 04.17.2026
It’s always a good sign when a movie’s title can entice you to give it a shot. Onlyfangs, directed by Angelica de Alba and Paul Ragsdale, does just that by setting the tone with a cheeky play on words for their comedically sexy, blood-soaked satirical horror flick.
Vampire films have been a novelty for horror fans for decades, steadily gaining steam since the ‘80’s, but it’s rare to find one that centers entirely on females. Those that do feature women as vampires often place them alongside their male counterparts, depicting them more as arm candy than anything else. Onlyfangs not only recognizes and acknowledges this, it throws all convention for the genre out the window and leans heavily into its own unique theme and story.
Scarlett (Nina Lanee Kent) is the emphatic leader of a diverse, all-female brood that includes Reese (Kansas Bowing), Selena (Adriana Uchishiba), and Zooey (Meredith Mohler), who have been hunting men for decades, both out of necessity for their survival as well as entertainment. They’ve managed to stay hidden in plain sight and avoid any unwanted attention in regards to who they are; that is, until they cross paths with wannabe monster hunter Wes (Drew Marvick).
Wes just so happens to catch footage of Reese devouring one of her victims in a park at night, and attempts to release the video. He’s quickly intercepted by the ladies, however, who make no qualms about the fact that they intend on killing him. To their surprise, instead of being terrified, Wes is overly excited and gleeful. For him, the fact that vampires exist confirms his lifelong endeavour to find proof that monsters are real.
Thus begins an unlikely proposal and compromise between Wes and the vampires. He pitches them an outside the box idea: instead of fighting to exist by constantly searching for their next meal, why not make it a business venture and get financial gain?
The idea is simple: start a subscription based online service for men with a specific kink who will pay for the opportunity to have the vampire group suck their blood. Wes, with his videographer background, will film and photograph the girls to ensure they look great, and then they'll be able to feast off willing participants without killing them. It’s a win-win situation for all.
Once the Onlyfangs website is created, it quickly goes viral, and we are treated to several montages of influencers and subscribers praising the group, mixed in with sequences of them looking playfully attractive as they ham it up for the camera. The clients paying for their services all believe this to be a schtick the women are playing into, like an amped-up cosplay routine.
Of course, situations always seem too good to be true, and soon, a dark undertone to Scarlett’s motivation to recruiting new vampires is revealed, and it isn’t long before people in power begin to question what’s really going on with the service they’re providing.
One of the main strengths that carries this film are the actors, and the characters they portray. A common pitfall to an ensemble cast is the lack of distinction of personalities, particularly when it’s a group of individuals of the same gender, but Onlyfangs absolutely nails character differentiation in this way. Each girl has her own unique identity that sets her apart. Scarlett is the stoic leader with a hint of mistrust. Reese is the sweet, ideological one. Selena is the unhinged, bloodthirsty, feral member who somehow finds a way to still be likable. Wes, for his part, is still completely charming despite his awkward geekiness. He’s a sympathetic respite in scenes that are overtly bonkers in terms of gore and sexuality.
On that note - yes, this movie is full of fun kills and a LOT of blood. And yes, it plays into the fact that every female character is attractive, and there are many shots of them walking around scantily clad - but it’s not exploitative. These girls are confident and use their prowess to gain success, and who can blame them? The heavy layer of female empowerment does not go unnoticed here, but it also isn’t overt.
Cinematographer Dan Zampa also deserves a shout out for the array of stationary shots of the group owning the scene looking equal parts attractive and assertive. It gives great nods to films like The Craft and The Lost Boys.
Overall, this is a highly entertaining, comedic romp with plenty of horror-fueled scenes to appeal to several demographics. It also helps that every single character is charismatic in their own special way. For an indie film especially, Onlyfangs is an enjoyable watch for those looking for a unique perspective on a popular trope.
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