Once Bitten (1985)
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- PG-13
- 1h 34min
- Comedy, Horror
- 15 Nov 1985 (USA)
- Movie
A vampire Countess needs to drink the blood of a virgin in order to keep her eternal beauty. It seems that all is hopeless, until she bumps into Mark Kendall.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lauren Hutton | ... |
Countess
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| Jim Carrey | ... |
Mark Kendall
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| Karen Kopins | ... |
Robin Pierce
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| Cleavon Little | ... |
Sebastian
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| Thomas Ballatore | ... |
Jamie
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Skip Lackey | ... |
Russ
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| Jeb Stuart Adams | ... |
World War I Ace Vampire
(as Jeb Adams)
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| Joseph Brutsman | ... |
Confederate Vampire
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| Stuart Charno | ... |
Cabin Boy Vampire
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Robin Klein | ... |
Flowerchild Vampire
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| Glen Mauro | ... |
Twin Vampire #1
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| Gary Mauro | ... |
Twin Vampire #2
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| Carey More | ... |
Moll Flanders Vampire
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| Peter Elbling | ... |
Bookseller
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| Richard Schaal | ... |
Mr. Kendall
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| Peggy Pope | ... |
Mrs. Kendall
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| Anna Mathias | ... |
Daphne
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Kate Zentall | ... |
Tanya
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Laura Lanoil | ... |
Darlene
(as Laura Urstein)
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| Megan Mullally | ... |
Suzette
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Garry Goodrow | ... |
Wino
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Beans Morocco | ... |
Harry
(as Dan Barrows)
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| Alan McRae | ... |
Man in Drag
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Ruth Silveira | ... |
Instructor
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Ron Vernan | ... |
Man at Table
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Terry Wills | ... |
Principal
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| DeeDee Rescher | ... |
Laundromat Lady
(as Dee Dee Rescher)
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Opelene Bartley | ... |
Lunch Counter Lady
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| Dominick Brascia | ... |
Young Man Buying Ice Cream
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Nancy Hunter | ... |
Woman Shopper in Unisex Store
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| Philip Linton | ... |
Boy in Shower
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Don Richey | ... |
Bouncer
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Anthony Storm | ... |
Kid #1
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Casey Storm | ... |
Kid #2
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Maria Vidal | ... |
High School Band
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Hillary Carlip | ... |
High School Band
(as Rainbow Shalom)
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Kimberlye Gold | ... |
High School Band
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Nancy Scher | ... |
High School Band
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Kelly Salloum | ... |
High School Band
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Lauren Blaine | ... |
Dancer with Peach Bows in Pigtails (uncredited)
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Tamara Carrera | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Doug Ferony | ... |
Pete (uncredited)
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Jeff Parker | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Erika Pearson | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Joey Sotello | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Dean Stockwell | ... |
Valet Attendant (uncredited)
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| Chris Tashima | ... |
Dream Sequence Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Howard Storm | ||
Written by
| Dimitri Villard | ... | (story) |
| David Hines | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jeffrey Hause | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Jonathan Roberts | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Samuel Goldwyn Jr. | ... | executive producer |
| Frank Hildebrand | ... | producer (as Frank E. Hildebrand) |
| Russell Thacher | ... | associate producer |
| Dimitri Villard | ... | producer |
| Robert Wald | ... | producer (as Robby Wald) |
Music by
| John Du Prez | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Greenberg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marc Grossman | ||
Editorial Department
| Helen Hahn | ... | negative cutter |
| Ralph Milliken | ... | negative cutter |
| John Plumer | ... | color timer |
| Laura Rindner | ... | assistant editor |
| Joe Woo Jr. | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Vivian McRae | ||
Production Design by
| Gene Rudolf | ||
Art Direction by
| Robert Howland | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jerie Kelter | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill M. Ohanneson | ... | (as Jill Ohanneson) |
Makeup Department
| Richard Arrington | ... | makeup artist |
| Deborah Figuly | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Steve LaPorte | ... | special aging makeup |
| Lisa Meyers | ... | hair stylist |
| Peter Tothpal | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Don Behrns | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Altshuler | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Nicholas Batchelor | ... | second assistant director |
| Marcelo Epstein | ... | second unit director: musical street scene |
| Gene Sultan | ... | first assistant director / second unit director |
Art Department
| Barbara Benz | ... | property master |
| Michael Gastaldo | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Lucas | ... | lead man |
| Christa Munro | ... | production illustrator |
| John Stadelman | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Frederick B. Van Brunt | ... | property assistant (as Fred Van Brunt) |
Sound Department
| David Brownlow | ... | additional sound mixer |
| Kevin F. Cleary | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Don Higgins | ... | adr editor |
| Gary Holland | ... | additional boom operator |
| Patrushkha Mierzwa | ... | boom operator (as Patruschkha Mierzwa) |
| Jerry Pirozzi | ... | sound editor (as Jerry Pirazzi) |
| Theodore Soderberg | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William L. Stevenson | ... | sound editor (as Bill Stevenson) |
| Mark Ulano | ... | sound mixer |
| Paul Wells | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Gary Shepherd | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John Eggett | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Paula Dell | ... | stunts |
| Bernie Pock | ... | stunts |
| James Winburn | ... | stunt coordinator (as Jim Winburn) |
| Michael John | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gale M. Adler | ... | still photographer (as Gale Adler) |
| John Boccaccio | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Dean Goodhill | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ted H. Hauser | ... | first assistant camera (as Ted Hauser) |
| Robert Keslow | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Jono Kouzouyan | ... | lighting gaffer |
| Jon Kranhouse | ... | director of photography: second unit, musical street scene (as John Cranhouse) |
| Phil Stern | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Uva | ... | best boy |
| Brad Wood | ... | grip |
| Doug Wood | ... | key grip (as Douglas Wood) |
| Jack Yanekian | ... | best boy |
| Robert D. Yeoman | ... | additional photographer (as Robert Yeoman) |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Ron N. Sill | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kelli Chapman | ... | extras casting |
| Nancy Mott | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Merry Lowry-Donner | ... | key costumer (as Merry Lynn Lowry) |
| Harold O'Neal | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Muto-Little | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Craig Pointes | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Kathleen Bennett | ... | music editor (as Kathleen F. Bennett) |
| Paul Hulme | ... | music engineer |
| Dick Lewzey | ... | music engineer (as Richard Lewzie) |
| Sidney Margo | ... | orchestral coordinator |
| Alexis Omeltchenko | ... | coordinator: second unit, musical street scene |
| Joe Regis | ... | music supervisor |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | score performer |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kerry Lyn McKissick | ... | continuity (as Lyn 'Skins' McKissick) |
Transportation Department
| Bo Falck | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ronald Linxwiler | ... | transportation co-captain |
| John Morello | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Charlotte Brändström | ... | production coordinator |
| Randy Digrazio | ... | associate choreographer |
| Joanne DiVito | ... | choreographer (as Joanne Divito) |
| Cathy Gesualdo | ... | production intern |
| Marc Hochberg | ... | craft service |
| Blaine G. Houserman | ... | assistant auditor |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer: main title |
| Karyn Posner | ... | assistant: Samuel Goldwyn Jr. |
| Michael Singer | ... | unit publicist |
| Stephen St. Peter Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Ron Von Schimmelmann | ... | auditor |
| Chris Edrington | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Barbara Gordon | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Don LaFontaine | ... | trailer voice over (uncredited) |
| Donna Martin | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Jackie Martin | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Steve Martin | ... | head animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Newman | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
| Gregg Pittman | ... | animal trainer: lion (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Night Life Inc. (produced in association with)
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company (Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.'s Production)
Distributors
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Miracle Films (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Ascot Filmverleih (1986) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Elite Film (1986) (Switzerland) (theatrical) (German speaking region)
- Gloria/Roxy (1986) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Hem Films (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Seven Keys (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Seven Keys Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Vestron Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1986) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- UFA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Comstock (1995) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Hallmark Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- USA Network (1997) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Scream Factory (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Pluto TV (2024) (United States) (video)
- The Company of Motion Pictures (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Available Light Productions (animation effects)
- C.T.S. Studios (music recorded at)
- Curb Records (motion picture soundtrack available on and cassettes) (MCA/6154)
- Intercord Records (special thanks)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- J.H. Rothschild Inc. (set construction)
- MCA Records (motion picture soundtrack available on and cassettes) (MCA/6154)
- Metrocolor (color by)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- TPI/PPI (payroll services)
- The Mark Baron Company (agency publicity)
- Wheatley Records (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Countess has a problem. She is a 400 year old vampire who will cease to look young unless she is able to feed on a virgin three times before the upcoming Halloween, a week away. She sends Sebastian, her servant and all of her lesser vampires out to find one. Finding a virgin is difficult in 1980s Los Angeles. Mark has a problem. He wants to 'do it' with Robin in the worst way, but she wants to wait. Jamie and Russ, Mark's goofy friends convince him to go to a Hollywood pick up spot where Mark meets the Countess, on the prowl. Robin's not going to understand this.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | Mark Kendall just found out that his one-night stand has been around for centuries. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,200,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,025,657, 17 Nov 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | By the time the film was released, writer Jeffrey Hause had blown through his initial earnings and had to take a job as a video store clerk. One day an oblivious customer remarked of the film, "Whoever wrote this shouldn't be working in Hollywood," and an incensed Hause retorted, "YOU GOT YOUR WISH!" See more » |
| Goofs | In the costume party/dance scene, when Robin and Countess are having a dance fight over Mark, the camera is zooming in on the dance, to the very left of the screen you can see the lens hood of a second camera zooming in. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Retrosexual: The 80's (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Once Bitten See more » |
| Quotes |
Robin Pierce:
I'm the owner of the pants you've been trying to get into for the past four years. See more » |