My Best Friend Is a Vampire(1987)
Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.
My Best Friend Is a Vampire Synopsis
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.
My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) is a horror and comedy film directed by Jimmy Huston, released on October 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Robert Sean Leonard, Evan Mirand, Leeanne Locken Emberlin and Cheryl Pollak. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Jimmy Huston
- Writers:
- Tab Murphy
- Producers:
- Dennis Stuart Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- James Bartle
- Composer:
- Steve Dorff
- Production:
- Kings Road Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $174
- Status:
- Released
My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) Trailer
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Sean Leonard
as Jeremy Capello
Evan Mirand
as Ralph
Leeanne Locken Emberlin
as Candy Andrews
Cheryl Pollak
as Darla Blake
Cecilia Peck
as Nora
Fannie Flagg
as Mrs. Capello
Kenneth Kimmins
as Mr. Capello
David Warner
as Professor Leopold McCarthy
Paul Willson
as Grimsdyke
René Auberjonois
as Modoc
- Michelle La Vigne
Michelle La Vigne
as Flo
- Harvey Christiansen
Harvey Christiansen
as George
Key crew
Directed by Jimmy Huston, written by Tab Murphy, produced by Dennis Stuart Murphy.
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 111 ratings.
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Best Friend Is a Vampire online?
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
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The main cast of My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) includes Robert Sean Leonard, Evan Mirand, Leeanne Locken Emberlin, Cheryl Pollak and Cecilia Peck. The film was directed by Jimmy Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Best Friend Is a Vampire released?
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire was released on October 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is My Best Friend Is a Vampire worth watching?
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My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Best Friend Is a Vampire?
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