Vampire in Brooklyn (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Vampire in Brooklyn is a 1995 comedy horror film directed by Wes Craven, starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $19.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vampire in Brooklyn About?
The premise of Vampire in Brooklyn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Detective Rita Veder is haunted by her mother's death and finds herself investigating a perplexing murder aboard a ship adrift at sea. There, she encounters the charming Maximilian, but as disturbing hallucinations begin, she seeks help from Dr. Zeko, an occult specialist. He believes a dangerous vampire is responsible, and Rita must confront the sinister force threatening her life and the people she cares about.
Vampire in Brooklyn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love triangle
- villain
- vampire
- destiny
- nightmare
- master servant relationship
- master vampire
- drinking blood
- showdown
- detective
- african american
- uncle nephew relationship
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- transformation
- witch doctor
- urban setting
- sidekick
- abandoned ship
- voice over narration
- stabbed in the heart
- comic relief
- supernatural power
- brooklyn new york city
- preacher
- good versus evil
- ghoul
- villain as protagonist
- seduction
- murder
- love
- coffin
- actor playing multiple roles
- scene of the crime
- lifting someone into the air
- german shepherd
- eating a cockroach
- breaking a mirror
- white cat
- ruby ring
- eye popping out
- ghost ship
- female police captain
- female detective
- shapeshifter
- ear falls off
- hand falls off
- snake
- black vampire
- impersonating a preacher
- telepathy
- italian american criminal
Vampire in Brooklyn Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Angela Bassett. Directed by Wes Craven.
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Director Wes Craven
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Vampire in Brooklyn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Vampire in Brooklyn 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 51% User score
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Vampire in Brooklyn Plot Summary
What happens in Vampire in Brooklyn 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
A ghostly ship filled with the remnants of the dead sails into Brooklyn Harbor, ultimately running aground. From this mysterious vessel, a powerful wolf emerges, revealing itself to be Maximilian, a vampire portrayed by Eddie Murphy. He is the sole survivor of a gruesome massacre that annihilated his vampire tribe on a remote island in the Bermuda Triangle. Driven by a desperate need to reconnect with Rita Veder, the half-vampire offspring of a human and a vampire from his clan—played by Angela Bassett—Max embarks on a quest to find her.
Full summary
The whole story of Vampire in Brooklyn, scene by scene
Vampire in Brooklyn Box Office
Vampire in Brooklyn grossed $19.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.8M
- US & Canada
- $19.8M
Vampire in Brooklyn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Vampire in Brooklyn.
How Well Do You Know Vampire in Brooklyn?
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 is the main vampire character in the movie?
Cars in Vampire in Brooklyn
28 cars on screen, including the 1971 Dodge Charger and the 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Vampire in Brooklyn Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Wes Craven's Vampire in Brooklyn” and “Um Vampiro no Brooklyn”.
- Also known as
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- Wes Craven's Vampire in Brooklyn
- Um Vampiro no Brooklyn
- O Brikolakas tou Mprouklin
- Ένας Βρικόλακας στο Μπρούκλιν
- Enas Brikolakas sto Mprouklin
- Enas vrykolakas sto Brooklyn
- Vampiro a Brooklyn
- Un Vampire à Brooklyn
- Brooklynin vampyyri
- Un vampiro suelto en Brooklyn
- Вампир в Бруклине
- Vámpír Brooklynban
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- Vampiro em Brooklyn
- ערפד בברוקלין
- Vampir în Brooklyn
- Wampir w Brooklynie
- Upír v Brooklynu
- 브룩클린의 뱀파이어
- Вампир в Бруклин
- En vampyr i Brooklyn
- Upír v Brooklyne
- Ο Βρικόλακας του Μπρούκλιν
- Vampire à Brooklyn
- 布鲁克林吸血鬼
- Vampir u Brooklynu
- Вампір у Брукліні
- ヴァンパイア・イン・ブルックリン
- หักเขี้ยวนรก เขย่าเมือง
- Brooklyn Vampiri
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Vampire in Brooklyn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Vampire in Brooklyn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vampire in Brooklyn?
Vampire in Brooklyn runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Vampire in Brooklyn released?
Vampire in Brooklyn was released on October 27, 1995.
Who directed Vampire in Brooklyn?
Vampire in Brooklyn was directed by Wes Craven.
More films by Wes Craven Who is in the cast of Vampire in Brooklyn?
Vampire in Brooklyn stars Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett.
How much did Vampire in Brooklyn make at the box office?
Vampire in Brooklyn grossed $19.8 million worldwide.
How is Vampire in Brooklyn rated?
Vampire in Brooklyn has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 27 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Vampire in Brooklyn have a post-credit scene?
No. Vampire in Brooklyn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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