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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences.
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  • Horror
  • Western
Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences.Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences.Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Writers
    • John Burgess(story)
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Stars
    • David Carradine
    • Morgan Brittany
    • Bruce Campbell
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  • Director
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Writers
    • John Burgess(story)
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Stars
    • David Carradine
    • Morgan Brittany
    • Bruce Campbell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
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    David Carradine and Bruce Campbell in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Bruce Campbell and Deborah Foreman in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Morgan Brittany and Jim Metzler in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Jack Eiseman and Deborah Foreman in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Dana Ashbrook and Elizabeth Gracen in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Dana Ashbrook in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Elizabeth Gracen in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Dana Ashbrook and Elizabeth Gracen in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Elizabeth Gracen in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Morgan Brittany, Erin Gourlay, Jim Metzler, and Vanessa Pierson in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Morgan Brittany and Jim Metzler in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
    Dana Ashbrook and Elizabeth Gracen in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)

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    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Mardulakas Mardulak
    Morgan Brittany
    Morgan Brittany
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Van Helsingas Van Helsing
    Jim Metzler
    Jim Metzler
    • Davidas David
    Maxwell Caulfield
    Maxwell Caulfield
    • Shaneas Shane
    Deborah Foreman
    Deborah Foreman
    • Sandyas Sandy
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Mortas Mort
    John Ireland
    John Ireland
    • Jeffersonas Jefferson
    Dana Ashbrook
    Dana Ashbrook
    • Jackas Jack
    John Hancock
    John Hancock
    • Quinton Canadaas Quinton Canada
    Marion Eaton
    Marion Eaton
    • Annaas Anna
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Ottoas Otto
    Bert Remsen
    Bert Remsen
    • Miltas Milt
    Sunshine Parker
    Sunshine Parker
    • Merleas Merle
    Helena Carroll
    • Madgeas Madge
    Elizabeth Gracen
    Elizabeth Gracen
    • Aliceas Alice
    Christopher Bradley
    Christopher Bradley
    • Chazas Chaz
    Kathy MacQuarrie Martin
    • Burgundyas Burgundy
    • Director
      • Anthony Hickox
    • Writers
      • John Burgess(story)
      • Anthony Hickox
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    • Trivia
      The last film from Vestron Pictures. After filming was complete, Vestron was deadlocked between releasing either this film theatrically or Earth Girls Are Easy (1988). It chose this film, which was a flop, over "Earth Girls", which was a hit.
    • Goofs
      In the first bat scene it is mentioned that when in bat form vampires are nude, and this is verified in the following scene where Shane attempts to rape Sarah. However, this is ignored for the remainder of the film, with vampires switching forms while remaining fully clothed regularly.
    • Quotes

      David Harrison: Gwendolyn, stop terrorizing your sister!

    • Connections
      Featured in Memories of Moab (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)
      Written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin and Gaynel Hodge

      Performed by Jess Harnell

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Has a charm and power lacking in most contemporary vampire films
    Anthony Hickox skilfully blends a vampire story with a Western set in contemporary times, and plays it for laughs (but not for camp) allowing for more serious aspects to come through. Among these more serious aspects, which are treated that way, are an extramarital affair that has created serious resentment, and the condition of being a vampire. When Robert Van Helsing (hysterically played by Bruce Campbell) arrives in Purgatory, Mort is already in jail for murder, and Jefferson is planning a revolt against living on synthesized blood. Dressed as a pilgrim, he insists Count Mardulak is a traitor to his kind, while Mardulak counters that feeding on humans is so special to be in common with "the tapeworm, the flea, the fungus, that's how special vampires are." The twist ending shows who the real traitor to his kind is. Inept Van Helsing spares beautiful diner waitress Sandy so that she'll lead him to Mardulak, and starts to fall in love with her. Mardulak allows Sandy to bite him, and he wakes up with his cross burning his neck and screamin' at his lack of reflection! The fact that Dave Harrison must work with the man who seduced his wife while they were married creates some serious tensions, and Shane develops wood-tipped bullets to fight against Mardulak's so-called traitors. Deftly written, and lacking in the sadism of films like _From Dusk Till Dawn_, this film presents well developed, humorous characters, and everything seems to work, without ever turning camp.
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    • Release date
      • November 2, 1991 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sundown: El crepúsculo de la sangre
    • Filming locations
      • Arches National Park, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Vestron Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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