The Reluctant Vampire

1991TV Episode⏱️ 29mNot Rated

ComedyCrimeFantasyHorrorMysteryThriller

⭐ 7

IMDB Rating

1,108 votes

A good natured vampire takes a more novel approach to satisfying his blood lust with his chosen undercover employment.

Director

Elliot Silverstein

Writers

Terry Black, William M. Gaines

Stars

Malcolm McDowell, Sandra Dickinson, George Wendt

Release Date

July 10, 1991

Language

English

Country

United States

💬 12

Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Malcolm McDowell

as Donald Longtooth

Sandra Dickinson

as Sally

George Wendt

as Mr. Crosswhite

Michael Berryman

as Rupert Van Helsing

Paul Gleason

as Det. Robinson

John Kassir

as Crypt Keeper

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Gloria Dawson

as Old Lady

Rick Avery

as Mugger

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Dolby

Color

Production

Home Box Office (HBO), Tales From The Crypt Holdings

🏷️ Keywords

blood bankbloodsuckerblood drainingblood donordark comedy

🎯 Categories

Dark ComedyComedyCrimeFantasyHorrorMysteryThriller

⭐ Featured Review

A Cloak-work Orange

by Coventry • 2006-02-22

"Sorry but I mainly just wanted to comment this episode because I thought the review title, referring to lead actor Malcolm McDowell's most famous film as well as a vampire's favorite piece of clothing, was hilarious! And that word pretty much sums up the whole episode suitablyHILARIOUS! "The Reluctant Vampire" is probably the least bloodiest and least horrific episode of all the seven "Tales from the Crypt" seasons, but it's irresistibly comical with its splendid B-movie cast and subtle inside jokes about classic horror. McDowell (with a tiny little ponytail..."

📖 Synopsis

A good natured vampire takes a more novel approach to satisfying his blood lust with his chosen undercover employment.