My Best Friend Is a Vampire streaming
Genre
Horror
Year
1987
Runtime
1h29

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My Best Friend Is a Vampire

Love bites, but not like this.

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Synopsis

In the 1987 comedy horror film 'My Best Friend Is a Vampire', a high school student named Jeremy Capello, portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard, experiences a life-changing event when he gets bitten by a vampire and turns into one himself. Initially struggling to come to terms with his new reality, Jeremy soon finds himself navigating the challenges of teenage life alongside his newfound thirst for blood. As he tries to keep his vampiric identity a secret, he also encounters unexpected friendships and romance. The movie blends elements of humor, romance, and the supernatural as Jeremy embarks on a unique coming-of-age journey as a vampire in a modern world.

Cast

  • Robert Sean Leonard

    Robert Sean Leonard

    Jeremy Capello

  • Evan Mirand

    Evan Mirand

    Ralph

  • Leeanne Locken Emberlin

    Leeanne Locken Emberlin

    Candy Andrews

  • Cheryl Pollak

    Cheryl Pollak

    Darla Blake

  • Cecilia Peck

    Cecilia Peck

    Nora

  • Fannie Flagg

    Fannie Flagg

    Mrs. Capello

Reviews

Critics have had mixed reactions to 'My Best Friend Is a Vampire'. While some have praised its comedic elements and Robert Sean Leonard's performance, others have criticized its pacing and predictability. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an audience score of 50% based on reviews, with some viewers enjoying the quirky twist on the vampire genre. IMDb rates the movie at 6.0/10, reflecting a polarized response among viewers. Metacritic has not assigned a formal score to the film, but user reviews on the platform highlight the movie's charm and nostalgic appeal. Overall, 'My Best Friend Is a Vampire' seems to resonate more with audiences looking for a lighthearted take on the vampire mythos.