Gentrification is Corporate Vampirism
Gentrification is cultural vampirism, and no film represents that better than Osmany Rodriguez’s Vampires vs. The Bronx (2020). The film begins with a sunset overview of New York City followed by a sign that reads “Welcome to the Bronx: Your New Home.” The sign morphs into a taxicab announcement for “Murnau Properties,” the gentrifying force that is about to sweep the neighborhood. Cue the opening scene. The street is ominously illuminated by a classic deep red lighting that
