Demon Under Glass

Set in the present day, the film blends contemporary police procedures with cutting-edge lab technology. Forensic methods and secret experiments reflect current thriller conventions. The pacing mirrors modern-day crime dramas, with twists centered on ethics and power.

Los Angeles serves as the urban backdrop where the Delphi Project operates in the shadows. The city's sprawling neighborhoods and nightlife provide cover for a covert government effort. The case of a centuries-old vampire unfolds across the city's streets, linking law enforcement with secret science.

🧪 Ethics in Science

The Delphi Project's live-vampire experiments raise ethical questions about consent, harm, and the purpose of research. Dr. Joe McKay's humane approach contrasts with colleagues' push for control, highlighting the conflict between discovery and responsibility. The vampire's humanity is tested as he resists becoming a mere subject, challenging the idea of who the real monster is. The caduceus necklace, worn by McKay as a healing symbol, becomes a talisman around healing vows vs exploitation.

🏛️ Power

Secret government group The Delphi Project wields significant power over life and death decisions. Dr. Bassett manipulates the project to pursue his own ends, including the plan to create a new vampire to replace the one they intend to destroy. The pursuit exposes how institutional power can blur the line between protection and exploitation. The narrative raises questions about whether ends justify the means.

🤝 Trust

McKay's willingness to treat the vampire as a person earns him moral support and tension within the Delphi Project. The growing fondness between Simon Molinar and McKay introduces a fragile bond that tests the project's objectifying aims. The theft of the caduceus necklace and Molinar's escape reveal how fragile trust is in a setting of secrecy and power. The story asks who can be trusted when institutions claim to protect society but harm individuals.