Vamp (1986)
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40% of critics liked it
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46% of users liked it
(4,593 ratings)
Predating the 1990s cycle of vampire-stripper films (From Dusk Till Dawn, Bordello of Blood, etc.) this cynical entry from director Richard Wenk concerns frat boys looking for a go-go girl to perform at their upcoming party. Wandering to the wrong side of town, the randy youths enter a seedy strip… More Predating the 1990s cycle of vampire-stripper films (From Dusk Till Dawn, Bordello of Blood, etc.) this cynical entry from director Richard Wenk concerns frat boys looking for a go-go girl to perform at their upcoming party. Wandering to the wrong side of town, the randy youths enter a seedy strip joint populated by vampires. Grace Jones is the nasty ringleader, Katrina, who acknowledges the film's debt to Hammer's Vampire Circus by performing an erotic dance painted in zebra-stripes. Among the heroes, co-star Robert Rusler is far more interesting than the bland lead (Chris Makepeace), while Gedde Watanabe manages to be both unfunny and offensive by turning in the most ridiculously stereotyped Asian performance since John Wayne assayed Genghis Khan in The Conqueror. This is the least of the comedic vampire films that came out in the mid-'80s, and although Billy Drago is menacing as the evil Snow and Greg Cannom's special effects are striking, Vamp remains unfunny and not frightening in the least. Famed female bodybuilder Lisa Lyon appears as a stripper named Cinnamon, and Dedee Pfeiffer, Hy Pyke, and Simmy Bow are among the recognizable supporting cast. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Directed By
- Richard Wenk
- Genres
- Horror, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 18, 1986 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Ian Berriman, SFX Magazine
This '80s horror-comedy is a case of sleeves rolled up and tongue placed firmly in cheek. It's essentially Scorsese's After Hours with added eroticism and gore.
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Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
The original "From Dusk Til Dawn"...
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Cast
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Chris Makepeace
as Keith
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Sandy Baron
as Vic
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Robert Rusler
as A.J.
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Dedee Pfeiffer
as Amaretto
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Gedde Watanabe
as Duncan
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Grace Jones
as Katrina
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Billy Drago
as Snow
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Brad Logan
as Vlad
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Lisa Lyon
as Cimmaron
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Ray Ballard
as Coffee Shop Proprietor
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Simmy Bow
as Bum
- Mitch Carter
- Cathy Cavadini
- Deborah Fallender
- Greg Finley
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Julius Le Flore
as Garbage Truck Driver
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Greg Lewis
as Bus Driver
- David McCharen
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Bryan Michael McGuire
as Pool Player
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Hy Pyke
as Desk Clerk
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Stuart Rogers
as Student
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Bob Schott
as Gang Leader
- Marilyn Schreffler
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Larry Spinak
as Student
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Francie Swift
as Dominique
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Eric Welch
as Student
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Dar Robinson
as Security Guard
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Naomi Shohan
as Bartendress
- Adam Barth
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Thomas Bellin
as Shorty
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Jim Boyle
as Fraternity Leader
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Tricia Brown
as Candi
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Hilary Carlip
as Jess
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Janeen Davis
as Bartendress
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Roger Hampton
as Police
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Robin Kaufman
as Little Girl
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Marlon McGann
as Hard Hat
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Bill Morphew
as Dragon
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Paunita Nichols
as Maven
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Leila Hee Olsen
as Seko
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Tanya Papanicolas
as Waitress
- Ytossie Patterson
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Pops
as Dead Man in Car
- Jan Rabson
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Andy Rivas
as Police
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Gary Swailes
as Sock Salesman
- Dennis Tufano
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Trudel Williams
as Dragon Girl
