Official movie poster for Vampyr (1932), a horror fantasy film

Vampyr(1932)

Vampyr - Der Traum des Allan Grey

The strange adventure of Allan Gray.

7.3(606)1h 14m1932-05-06
HorrorFantasyMystery

Vampyr Synopsis

Allan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.

Vampyr (1932) is a horror, fantasy and mystery film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on May 6, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Nicolas de Gunzburg, Maurice Schutz, Rena Mandel and Sybille Schmitz. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 606 ratings.

Director:
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writers:
Christen Jul, Sheridan Le Fanu, Carl Theodor Dreyer
Producers:
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Nicolas de Gunzburg
Cinematographer:
Rudolph Maté
Composer:
Wolfgang Zeller
Production:
Tobis Filmkunst
Revenue:
$19
Status:
Released

Vampyr (1932) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Vampyr before you stream it.

Vampyr Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 606 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

This is the ultimate slow burn, but boy is it worth it... Julian West (aka Baron Nicolas de Gunzburg) is "Allan Gray" - a wandering soul who arrives at a secluded inn in a tiny hamlet. When an old man enters him room muttering about a woman's impending death and leaves him a book, our hero goes exploring and finds himself at an eerie old house where he discovers all sorts of creepy - vampiric - goings on; and the…

Reviewed on June 13, 2022

David Navratil

8/10

I'm been trying to add more awarded/famous movies to my nightly watching! I searched Google for famous Horror movies and "Vampyr" showed up on many of the lists. There is very little dialog and may almost be considered a silent movie. Mostly takes place in an old Danish inn. No spoilers here, but if you are a fan of Horror Classics this movie should be on your list!! David N.

Reviewed on January 8, 2023

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Vampyr – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Vampyr online?

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Vampyr (1932) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Criterion Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Vampyr?

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The main cast of Vampyr (1932) includes Nicolas de Gunzburg, Maurice Schutz, Rena Mandel, Sybille Schmitz and Jan Hieronimko. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Vampyr released?

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Vampyr was released on May 6, 1932 and runs for 1h 14m.

Is Vampyr worth watching?

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Vampyr (1932) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 606 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, fantasy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Vampyr?

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Yes. The official Vampyr trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.