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Vamp

"Ever have one of those nights?"

1986 1h 33m EN
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5.8
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β˜…5.8TMDB Β· 191
ComedyHorror
Synopsis
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Two fraternity pledges go to a sleazy bar in search of a stripper for their college friends, unaware it is occupied by vampires.

β€œEver have one of those nights?”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Richard Wenk
Writers
Richard Wenk, Donald P. Borchers, Richard Wenk
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.3M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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40 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Wenk, shot by Elliot Davis. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jonathan Elias. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marc Grossman 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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Grace Jones and Chris Makepeace and Sandy Baron carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Ever have one of those nights?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0092147 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Wenk directs. Elliot Davis behind the camera. Jonathan Elias scores. Marc Grossman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Shot for just $3.3M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 240 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Richard Wenk, shot by Elliot Davis. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Jonathan Elias. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Marc Grossman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Grace Jones and Chris Makepeace and Sandy Baron carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Ever have one of those nights?".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0092147 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Elliot Davis
Original score
Jonathan Elias
Editing
Marc Grossman
Production design
Alan Roderick-Jones
Makeup / hair
Klexius Kolby
Sound
Gary C. Bourgeois
Stunt coordinator
Dar Robinson
Runtime
93 min Β· 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$3,300,000
Box office
$4,941,117
Return
150% of budget
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • PL

    Planet Productions

    US

  • BA

    Balcor Film Investors

    US

Key crew

  • Assistant Makeup ArtistKlexius Kolby
  • ProducerDonald P. Borchers
  • Associate ProducerSusan Gelb
  • EditorMarc Grossman
  • CastingLinda Francis
  • Production DesignAlan Roderick-Jones
  • Art DirectionPhilip Aja
  • Art DirectionCarol Clements
  • Art DirectionAlan Roderick-Jones
  • Makeup EffectsGreg Cannom
  • Stunt CoordinatorDar Robinson
  • StuntsJeannie Epper
  • StuntsSpiro Razatos
  • Script SupervisorBrenda K. Wachel
  • Music EditorJames Simcik
  • Music EditorJeff Freeman
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerGary C. Bourgeois
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerChris Carpenter
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerNeil Brody
  • Still PhotographerMarsha Blackburn
  • Property MasterEugene McCarthy
  • Sound MixerMark Ulano
  • Sound MixerJan Brodin
  • StuntsDebbie Lynn Ross

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • chase
  • vampire
  • strip club
  • murder
  • fraternity
  • vixen

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1986-07-18R

Also known as

International titles

  • Der VampDE
  • El club del terrorAR
  • Vamp - A Noite dos VampirosBR
  • Vamp - O FilmeBR
  • Π–Π΅Π½Ρ‰ΠΈΠ½Π°-Π²Π°ΠΌΠΏRU
  • Π’Π°ΠΌΠΏΠΈΡ€Π½ΠΈΠΊRU

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