Transylmania (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Transylmania is a 2009 comedy horror film directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand, starring James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh and Tony Denman. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $408,229 worldwide. Critics gave it 8 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Directors
- David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Full Circle Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Transylmania About?
The premise of Transylmania without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of college students travel to a remote Romanian castle for a semester abroad, expecting a unique cultural experience. However, they soon find themselves facing unexpected dangers as they uncover the castle’s dark secrets and encounter unfriendly locals. Ancient crypts, mysterious rituals, and menacing creatures transform their carefree adventure into a fight for survival, revealing a world far more terrifying than they could have imagined.
Transylmania Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- music box
- vampire slayer
- spoof
- curse
- sex magic
- mistaken identity
- lost memory
- look alike
- bodily possession
- soul transference
- exchange student
- cosmetic surgery
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- witch
- reincarnation
- online dating
- vampire hunter
- college student
- transylvania
- parody comedy
- 2000s
- 16th century
- 21st century
- college
- group
- human versus vampire
- strong female character
- vampire hunting
- horse and carriage
- transylvanian alps
- transylvania castle
- reference to transylvania
- hunchback servant
- hunchback girl
- hunchbacked woman
- woman hunchback
- female hunchback
- cowgirl sex position
- sex montage
- sex scene
- motorcycle
- dark humor
- cringe comedy
- psychotronic film
- villainess
- vampire
- dungeon
- twin
- hunchback
- vampire comedy
- national lampoon series
Transylmania Cast
James DeBello leads the cast, with Patrick Cavanaugh and Tony Denman. Directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand.
- Co-director David Hillenbrand
- Co-director Scott Hillenbrand
More from David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand
More films directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand: Dorm Daze 2, Gamebox 1.0, National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze and Survival Island.
Transylmania Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Transylmania 8 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.8/10.
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IMDb 3.8 /10
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Metacritic 8 Metascore
User score 2.8
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TMDB 42% User score
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Transylmania Plot Summary
What happens in Transylmania 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 16th century Romania, a reign of terror is imposed by the vampire king Radu and his malevolent lover, the sorceress Stephenia. The vampire hunter Victor Van Sloan devises a cunning plan to deceive Stephenia into opening an enchanted music box that ultimately ensnares her soul. However, in a twist of fate, Van Sloan plummets to his demise when his foolish son accidentally shifts a hay cart positioned to cushion his fall. As the music box is washed away in a river, Radu embarks on a relentless search for it that spans centuries.
Full summary
The whole story of Transylmania, scene by scene
Transylmania Box Office
Transylmania grossed $408,229 worldwide. $397,641 came from the US and Canada and $10,588 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$408.2K
- US & Canada
- $397.6K
- International
- $10.6K
Transylmania Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Transylmania R-rated Trailer
How Well Do You Know Transylmania?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who tricks Stephenia into opening the enchanted music box?
Cars in Transylmania
2 cars on screen: the Ural M-72 and the Ambulance.
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Ural M-72 Important role -
Ambulance Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Transylvania Twist, The Impaler and Transylvania Mania.
Transylmania FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Transylmania, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Transylmania?
Transylmania runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Transylmania released?
Transylmania was released on December 4, 2009.
Who directed Transylmania?
Transylmania was directed by David Hillenbrand and Scott Hillenbrand.
More films by David Hillenbrand Who is in the cast of Transylmania?
Transylmania stars James DeBello, Patrick Cavanaugh and Tony Denman.
How much did Transylmania make at the box office?
Transylmania grossed $408,229 worldwide ($397,641 domestic, $10,588 international).
How is Transylmania rated?
Transylmania has 3.8/10 on IMDb, 8 on Metacritic and 42% on TMDB.
Does Transylmania have a post-credit scene?
No. Transylmania has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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