Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 action horror film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, starring Donald Sutherland and Kristy Swanson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $16.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Fran Rubel Kuzui
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Video
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer About?
The premise of Buffy the Vampire Slayer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage girl's ordinary life is upended when she discovers she's destined to fight vampires, demons, and other forces of darkness. As the Slayer, she must confront supernatural threats while also dealing with the challenges of high school, friendships, and romantic relationships. Tasked with protecting her town of Sunnydale, she embraces her role, battling ancient evils and forging alliances to save humanity from the shadows.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- teenage girl
- 1990s
- female warrior
- mentor student relationship
- destiny
- high school
- coming of age
- satire
- female vampire
- chosen one
- cheerleader
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- good versus evil
- reincarnation
- vampire slayer
- character name in title
- vampire attack
- rescue
- dream
- vampire
- shopping
- basketball
- dance
- cemetery
- lifting someone into the air
- training
- shopping mall
- motorcycle
- cheerleading
- severed arm
- biker
- cult film
- campy
- mission
- photo booth
- search
- teacher
- school
- mentor
- teenager
- title directed by female
- action girl
- woman doing gymnastics
- dark comedy
- vampire hunter
- female vampire slayer
- female vampire hunter
- teenage protagonist
- watcher
- pretty girl
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Cast
Donald Sutherland leads the cast, with Kristy Swanson. Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui.
- Director Fran Rubel Kuzui
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One more film directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui: Tokyo Pop.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Buffy the Vampire Slayer 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.8
See on Metacritic
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Plot Summary
What happens in Buffy the Vampire Slayer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a realm where adolescent escapades meet the dark arts of vampire hunting, Buffy Summers finds herself immersed in the everyday trials of Hemery High School in Los Angeles. Her life revolves around the usual pursuits of shopping and socializing with her elite group of friends, including her boyfriend Jeffrey. However, the ordinary takes a dramatic twist when Merrick, a mysterious mentor, appears to inform her of her true destiny as the Chosen One, tasked with eliminating forces of evil.
Full summary
The whole story of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, scene by scene
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Office
Buffy the Vampire Slayer grossed $16.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.6M
- US & Canada
- $16.6M
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
How Well Do You Know Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Buffy Summers?
Cars in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
10 cars on screen, including the 1974 Dodge Tradesman and the 1992 BMW 3 Cabrio E30.
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1974 Dodge Tradesman Important role -
1992 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 Minor role -
1985 Ford LTD Minor role -
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Minor role
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Buffy la Caza Vampiros” and “Баффі — винищувачка вампірів”.
- Also known as
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- Buffy la Caza Vampiros
- Баффі — винищувачка вампірів
- Buffy - Der Vampirkiller
- Buffy - Der Vampir-Killer
- Μπάφι: Η Βαμπιροφόνισσα
- バッフィ ザ・バンパイア・キラー
- Buffy, zabíječka upírů
- 루크페리의 뱀파이어 해결사
- 루크페리의 뱀파이어해결사
- 뱀파이어 해결사
- 루크 페리의 뱀파이어 해결사
- Buffy - Der Vampir Killer
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- Buffy, tueuse de vampires
- Buffy - L'ammazzavampiri
- Buffy vampyrdödaren
- Buffy, la cazavampiros
- Buffy - vampyrernes skræk
- Buffy, a vámpírok réme
- A Caçadora de Vampiros
- Buffy - postrach wampirów
- באפי ציידת הערפדים
- Buffy, a Caça Vampiros
- Баффі — переможниця вампірів
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer: İlk Film
- Бъфи: Убийцата на вампири
- Баффи – истребительница вампиров
- Bafija pret vampīriem
- Buffy: La Cazavampiros
- 吸血鬼猎人巴菲
- Buffy – zabíječka upírů
- バッフィ／ザ・バンパイア・キラー
- 美女與彊屍有個約會
- บั๊ฟฟี่ มือใหม่สยบค้างคาวผี
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Buffy the Vampire Slayer released?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released on July 31, 1992.
Who directed Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui.
More films by Fran Rubel Kuzui Who is in the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Donald Sutherland and Kristy Swanson.
How much did Buffy the Vampire Slayer make at the box office?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer grossed $16.6 million worldwide.
How is Buffy the Vampire Slayer rated?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
Does Buffy the Vampire Slayer have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Buffy the Vampire Slayer has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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