My Best Friend Is a Vampire

"Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood."

1987 1h 29m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 113

HorrorComedy

Synopsis

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Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.

“Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.”

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Cast

Robert Sean Leonard
Jeremy Capello
Evan Mirand
Ralph
Leeanne Locken Emberlin
Candy Andrews
Cheryl Pollak
Darla Blake
Cecilia Peck
Nora
Fannie Flagg
Mrs. Capello
Kenneth Kimmins
Mr. Capello
David Warner
Professor Leopold McCarthy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jimmy Huston
Writers: Tab Murphy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jimmy Huston, shot by James Bartle. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve Dorff. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gail Yasunaga shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Sean Leonard and Evan Mirand and Leeanne Locken Emberlin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0095684 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jimmy Huston directs. James Bartle behind the camera. Steve Dorff scores. Gail Yasunaga cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Jimmy Huston, shot by James Bartle. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Steve Dorff. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gail Yasunaga shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Robert Sean Leonard and Evan Mirand and Leeanne Locken Emberlin carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.".
8IMDB entry: tt0095684 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.