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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989): Cast

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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat is a 1989 comedy horror film directed by Anthony Hickox, starring Bruce Campbell as Van Helsing, Larry Barsky and Cynthia Gardner. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Anthony Hickox
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat About?

The premise of Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat without spoilers.

In the sleepy American hamlet of Purgatory, the only residents are reclusive vampires who lounge by day and even wear sunscreen to shield themselves from the sun. Their quiet routine is shattered when a modern descendant of Van Helsing shows up, triggering a series of funny and chaotic confrontations.

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat Themes & Keywords

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  • cult film
  • cult movie cast
  • laboratory
  • therapy
  • urban fantasy
  • comedy fantasy
  • little girl
  • girl
  • scream
  • screaming girl
  • boy
  • feet on table
+38 more
  • science
  • husband wife relationship
  • scientist
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • reference to dracula
  • dracula costume
  • dracula mask
  • costume
  • mask
  • doll
  • vampire costume
  • vampire mask
  • chase
  • foot chase
  • swing
  • redneck
  • jeep
  • long haired male
  • old man
  • house of cards
  • lotion
  • camera shot of feet
  • sombrero
  • gas station
  • disembodied head
  • slapped in the face
  • head hacked off
  • binoculars
  • secretly observing
  • witness
  • witness to a murder
  • community
  • view through binoculars
  • cabriolet
  • tying a necktie
  • typing
  • secretary
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Cast & crew

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat Cast & Characters

Bruce Campbell leads the cast as Van Helsing, with Larry Barsky as Vampire (uncredited) and Cynthia Gardner as Lingerie Vampire (uncredited). Directed by Anthony Hickox; 33 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

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From the director

More from Anthony Hickox

More films directed by Anthony Hickox, best-rated first: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, Waxwork, Knife Edge and Submerged.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

9 cars on screen, including the 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine and the 1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.

All 9 cars
  • 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat 1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Important role
  • 1959 Metropolitan 1500 in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat 1959 Metropolitan 1500 Important role
  • 1947 Cadillac Series 62 in Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Minor role
Details

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Sundown - The Vampire in Retreat” and “Tramonto”.

Also known as
  • Sundown - The Vampire in Retreat
  • Tramonto
  • Sundown - Der Rückzug der Vampire
  • Sundown : La guerre des vampires
  • Slunce, úsvit a upíři
  • Vampiros a la sombra
  • Закат: Вампиры в изгнании
  • A víz nem válik vérré
  • Zmierzch Wampiry w odwrocie
  • 日落:隐居的吸血鬼
  • 뱀파이어의 일몰
  • Vampiros em Fuga

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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat?

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat released?

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat was released on May 18, 1989.

Who directed Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat?

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat was directed by Anthony Hickox.

More films by Anthony Hickox

Who is in the cast of Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat?

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat stars Bruce Campbell as Van Helsing, Larry Barsky as Vampire (uncredited) and Cynthia Gardner as Lingerie Vampire (uncredited), among 33 credited actors.

Does Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat have a post-credit scene?

No. Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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