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Vampire in Brooklyn

R19951h 42mWes Craven
IMDb 4.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 14% · Metacritic 27

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"A comic tale of horror and seduction."

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.

ComedyHorrorRomanceFantasy
VampireBrooklyn, New York CityAfrican American ComedyAfrican American RomanceBlack Vampire

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) about?

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.

Who stars in Vampire in Brooklyn?

Vampire in Brooklyn stars Angela Bassett (Detective Rita Veder), Eddie Murphy (Maximillian / Pauly / Guido), Allen Payne (Detective Justice), Kadeem Hardison (Julius Jones), John Witherspoon (Silas Green). The film was directed by Wes Craven.

How long is Vampire in Brooklyn?

Vampire in Brooklyn has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Vampire in Brooklyn worth watching?

Vampire in Brooklyn holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 14. Fans of Comedy, Horror, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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