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Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)

“A comic tale of horror and seduction.”

5.1/10 · 660 votes 1h 42m r ComedyFantasyRomanceHorror

#106 of 107 films from 1995 #2816 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Craven · Written by Charlie Murphy, Michael Lucker, Chris Parker, Eddie Murphy

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Overview

Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.

Cast

Angela Bassettas Detective Rita Veder
Eddie Murphyas Maximillian / Pauly / Guido
Allen Payneas Detective Justice
Kadeem Hardisonas Julius Jones
John Witherspoonas Silas Green
Zakes Mokaeas Dr. Zeko
Joanna Cassidyas Capt. Dewey
Jerry Hallas Woman in Park
Simbi Khalias Nikki
Vickilyn Reynoldsas Mrs. Brown
Messiri Freemanas Eva, Julius' Girl
Kelly Cinnanteas Policewoman Photographer
Jsu Garciaas Anthony
W. Earl Brownas Thrasher

Facts

Release dateOctober 26, 1995
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$19,800,000 (1.4× budget)
IMDbtt0114825

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Questions

How long is Vampire in Brooklyn?
Vampire in Brooklyn runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Vampire in Brooklyn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.1/10 across 660 votes, which places it #106 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 2%) and #2816 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Vampire in Brooklyn?
Vampire in Brooklyn was directed by Wes Craven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scream (1996), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in Vampire in Brooklyn?
Angela Bassett as Detective Rita Veder; Eddie Murphy as Maximillian / Pauly / Guido; Allen Payne as Detective Justice; Kadeem Hardison as Julius Jones; John Witherspoon as Silas Green; Zakes Mokae as Dr. Zeko.
What is Vampire in Brooklyn rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vampire in Brooklyn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99181.

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