He Never Died picked the perfect man to star in this movie. I don't know if Henry Rollins was the filmmaker's choice for the role or the role just fits him like a tailored suit, but it feels so Rollins.

It's a low budget movie about monsters and demons done well. The filmmakers did a lot with what little they had. No huge special visual effects or making up. Usual when movies are unable to fit that into the budget it makes the whole thing cheesy but they came up with an excellent story plot that makes up for it. Plus, the tone the movie was laid out in adds depth (and some cool violent scenes) that takes the place of monster effects as well.

The technical film making does not look cheap like I was expecting for a movie in this caliber. It was a stellar production.

A stellar production that relied greatly on the wonderful acting being done, especially by Rollins himself. An easy task possibly, as it seems he's playing a man he can relate to on a level.

I saw Rollins star in the sequel to Wrong Turn and just like that movie, he was the best part of the experience, but unlike Wrong turn 2, He Never Died has more than Rollins going for it.

I do not particularly like violent films. So the fact that I appreciated and even enjoyed "He Never Died" says a lot about the movie. And, if you're interested, it just came out on Netflix here in the States.

The film stars Henry Rollins, a guy who you probably have seen in films or on television but who isn't widely known because he's an unusual guy. He's a man who originally gained some fame in punk rock but later became famous for something other than pounding rhythms and his singing voice. The guy is a regular tattooed renaissance man...writer, radio host, comedian and activist. And, in recent years, an actor...and a very good one. I first took notice when he starred in a wonderful short film called "Deathdealer", in which he played the Grim Reaper. Now, he plays an even edgier character...one who is immortal and, in a way, a vampire. But fortunately, in a world filled with vampire films, this one is completely different.

When the film begins, Jack (Rollins) is on the wagon, so to speak. In other words, he's become a passive sort of guy...a vegetarian who fills his need for human blood and flesh without harming anyone. He also isn't a stereotypical vampire, as he can come out during the daytime and acts nothing like others of his kind. One unique thing is that he has a connection at a hospital who provides him with what he craves and he's managed to exert super-human control over himself so that he does not kill. Unfortunately, there are some horrible thugs who insist on doing him harm. The problem is that he cannot be killed and he won't let himself kill in return...to a point. Again and again, he shows remarkable restraint when attacked....but after a while, it gets tougher and tougher to maintain this self- control...especially when they kidnap his daughter. At this point, they are about to unleash all of Jack's wrath...and the consequences are horrific!

I need to be up front about this film...there is a lot of violence and a lot of blood. It is not for the squeamish, that's for sure. Seeing Jack walking about with bullets in his head, him killing his adversaries and the gallons of fake blood used in the film are alarming. But, generally, they aren't gratuitous and the plot twists are surprising and unique. It also helps that Rollins was so intriguing in the lead...very controlled but also amazingly menacing and forceful. It's not for everyone but it's also completely unique and tough to stop watching.

Jack (Henry Rollins) is a world-weary supernatural being. He has endless cash, numerous enemies, and mysterious motives. He likes the diversion of church bingo and the waitress Cara at a local diner. There's a knock on his door. It's a young woman named Andrea and she runs away. She's his daughter who he doesn't know about.

The concept is terrific. The story does need more clarity. The mystery of his existence is a major part of this movie but it does need some expositions. Andrea needs to be a little girl. It needs to be a Léon: The Professional situation. She needs to be younger and alone. She needs to be in danger to elevate the tension. She needs to have no safe harbor to intensify the story. While I really like the premise, the film is unable to take full advantage. On the plus side is Henry Rollins. He has an inner intensity that drives this movie. Jack and Cara do have a funny chemistry. It would be better to have them forced into an adventure together for the whole movie. This is pretty good for a small indie.