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Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

R  100 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Romance   -  27 October 1995 (USA)
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Ratings: 4.3/10 from 10,098 users   Metascore: 27/100 
Reviews: 40 user | 33 critic | 17 from Metacritic.com

Maximillian is the only survivor from a race of vampires on a Caribbean Island, and as a vampire, he must find a mate to keep the line from ending... See full summary »

Director:

Wes Craven

Writers:

Eddie Murphy (story), Vernon Lynch (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Murphy ...
Angela Bassett ...
Allen Payne ...
Detective Justice
Kadeem Hardison ...
John Witherspoon ...
Silas Green
Zakes Mokae Zakes Mokae ...
Dr. Zeko
Joanna Cassidy ...
Capt. Dewey
Simbi Khali Simbi Khali ...
Nikki, Rita's Roomate
Messiri Freeman Messiri Freeman ...
Eva, Julius' Girl
Kelly Cinnante Kelly Cinnante ...
Policewoman Photographer
Jsu Garcia ...
Anthony (as Nick Corri)
W. Earl Brown ...
Thrasher
Ayo Adeyemi Ayo Adeyemi ...
Bartender
Troy Curvey Jr. Troy Curvey Jr. ...
Choir Leader
Vickilyn Reynolds Vickilyn Reynolds ...
Mrs. Brown
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Storyline

Maximillian is the only survivor from a race of vampires on a Caribbean Island, and as a vampire, he must find a mate to keep the line from ending. He knows that a child had been born to a woman who had a vampire father, and he searches for her in Brooklyn. Rita's mother, who has died in an asylum, was that woman and Rita has nightmares that she does not understand. Not knowing that she is part vampire, Max woos her and attempts to bring her to her blood sucking destiny. Even though Rita has strange dreams and actions, Justice, her partner, has feelings for her and does not want her involved with this stranger Max. But it is Rita who must decide her destiny. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Destiny | Blood | Partner | Church  | See more »

Taglines:

A comic tale of horror and seduction.

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and vampire violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,045,379 (USA) (29 October 1995)

Gross:

$19,751,736 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

On "The Directors" (2007), Wes Craven suggested that Eddie Murphy ignored his requests to play the character vulnerable, and felt compelled to showcase his comedic talents. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The cross impression on the lady cop's neck See more »

Quotes

Julius Jones: Hey, man, my pops always said the quickest way to a woman's heart - the church.
Maximillian: It's actually through the ribcage, but that's a bit messy.
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Connections

Referenced in Scream: The Inside Story (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"No Woman, No Cry"
By Vincent Ford
Performed by Hugh Masekela
Courtesy of The RCA/Novus Label of BMG Music See more »