Bordello of Blood (1996)

The Crypt Keeper returns to tell the story of a funeral parlor that moonlights as a vampire bordello.

Director:

Gilbert Adler

Writers:

William M. Gaines (comic books "Tales From the Crypt"), Bob Gale (story)

Stars:

Dennis Miller, Erika Eleniak, Angie Everhart

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Kassir	...	Voice of the Crypt Keeper (voice)
Dennis Miller	...	Rafe Guttman
Erika Eleniak	...	Katherine Verdoux
Angie Everhart	...	Lilith
Chris Sarandon	...	Reverend Current
Corey Feldman	...	Caleb Verdoux
Aubrey Morris	...	McCutcheon
Phil Fondacaro	...	Vincent Prather
William Sadler	...	Mummy
Kiara Hunter	...	Tamara (as Ciara Hunter)
Leslie Ann Phillips	...	Patrice
Juliet Reagh	...	Tallulah
Eli Gabay	...	Miguel
Matt Hill	...	Reggie
Eric Keenleyside	...	Noonan

Storyline

The old bag of bones 'Cryptkeeper' returns for his second full length feature flick about a funeral home that's a front for a whorehouse run by vampires.

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Plot Keywords:

female frontal nudity | vampire | bisexual vampire | black comedy | prostitute | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for horror violence and gore, sexuality, nudity and strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

16 August 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dead Easy

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,634,170, 18 August 1996, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$5,587,855, 8 September 1996

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal City Studios,Tales From The Crypt Holdings

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 72 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Corey Feldman, Dennis Miller was rude and disrespectful to the cast and crew. According to Feldman, Miller once stole a van from the transportation department and left the set. Feldman and Miller got into a heated confrontation during filming.

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Goofs

When Rafe enters the Gaines crypt in the cemetery, a stick is visible pushing the "flying cat" off of its shelf.

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Quotes

Rafe: [after finding and confronting Rev. Current in the bordello] Come on, Rev, I'm feeling a little jumpy - friend or foe?

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Alternate Versions

German video rental version was heavily cut to secure a "Not under 18" rating. Every scene involving blood or gore was shortened. Recent DVD release by Universal is uncut.

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Connections

References Blazing Saddles (1974)

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Soundtracks

Jailbreak
Written by Phil Lynott (as Philip Lynott)
Performed by Thin Lizzy
Courtesy of Mercury Records LTD (London)

User Reviews

You Might Get Infected By Just Watching.

Dennis Miller tries to stop a group of female bi-sexual vampires (led by the ultra-erotic Angie Everhart) who pose as prostitutes at a funeral home that acts as a front for a supposed prostitution ring. By the way, I am completely serious. "Bordello of Blood" is a crazed mess that is so hilarious because of its stupidity that it nearly becomes a deceptive winner. This is the second film of the mid-1990s from "The Tales From the Crypt" HBO series (the equally under-achieving "Demon Knight" was released in 1995). I personally like this picture a little more because it does not take itself too seriously and almost works better as a parody. However the film never rises from its very odd premise as its tone is unclear and the immensely funny situations are sometimes over-shadowed by very graphic violence and constant sexual situations. Arguably Miller's finest performance (go figure that one too) and the steamy vampires are not quite enough to keep "Bordello of Blood" from needing a shot for its STDs (Seriously Tedious Dilemmas). 2 stars out of 5.