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My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) - Movie Browser

The 80s teen flick where getting bit is less scary than prom.

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Overview

Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.

Content warning

high school vampire teen movie

adolescent alienationsexual awakening as horrorfound family among freaks

Standout Aspects

Costume

Peak 80s fashion crimes committed with confidence

Acting

Robert Sean Leonard's pre-Dead Poets Society earnestness

Practical Effects

Cheesy vampire effects that age like cheap wine

Best for:Friends·Rewatch·Background

Director

Jimmy Huston

ReleasedOct 1, 1987

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Revenue$174

Kings Road Entertainment

Top Cast

Robert Sean Leonard

Jeremy Capello

Evan Mirand

Ralph

Leeanne Locken Emberlin

Candy Andrews

Cheryl Pollak

Darla Blake

Cecilia Peck

Nora

Fannie Flagg

Mrs. Capello

Kenneth Kimmins

Mr. Capello

David Warner

Professor Leopold McCarthy

Paul Willson

Grimsdyke

René Auberjonois

Modoc

Kathy Bates

Helen Blake

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