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On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), that sterling mecca known as New York City, New York played host for the exclusive theatrical premiere of Love At First Bite. Directed by Stan Dragoti from a story by Robert Kaufman, Mark Gindes, and Bram Stoker, the film starred George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being evicted from his castle in Transylvania, Count Dracula and his assistant Renfield travel to New York to find a woman who the Count believes is the reincarnation of the woman he has loved for all eternity."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards, actor George Hamilton took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work in the flick and actor Arte Johnson also secured the 'Best Supporting Actor' win. Also, speciliast William Tuttle took home the 'Best Make-Up' Award. Alas, Love At First Bite had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Writing,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
-- EZ
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), that sterling mecca known as New York City, New York played host for the exclusive theatrical premiere of Love At First Bite. Directed by Stan Dragoti from a story by Robert Kaufman, Mark Gindes, and Bram Stoker, the film starred George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After being evicted from his castle in Transylvania, Count Dracula and his assistant Renfield travel to New York to find a woman who the Count believes is the reincarnation of the woman he has loved for all eternity."
For the record:
At the 1980 Saturn Awards, actor George Hamilton took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work in the flick and actor Arte Johnson also secured the 'Best Supporting Actor' win. Also, speciliast William Tuttle took home the 'Best Make-Up' Award. Alas, Love At First Bite had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Writing,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Love at First Bite is a 1979 American comedy-horror film that parodies the Dracula legend, starring George Hamilton as a suave, comedic Count Dracula who moves to New York City. The film was a surprise blockbuster, earning roughly $44 million against a $3 million budget and revitalizing Hamilton's career.
Here are the key details about the film:
Plot Summary
Main Cast and Characters
Key Features and Style
The film’s success was so significant that George Hamilton subsequently made the sequel-like film Zorro, the Gay Blade (1981).
Love at First Bite is a 1979 American comedy-horror film that parodies the Dracula legend, starring George Hamilton as a suave, comedic Count Dracula who moves to New York City. The film was a surprise blockbuster, earning roughly $44 million against a $3 million budget and revitalizing Hamilton's career.
Here are the key details about the film:
Plot Summary
- Exile: Count Dracula is evicted from his Transylvanian castle by the communist government, which turns the castle into a training facility for the Rumanian Gymnastics Team.
- The Move: Dracula and his faithful assistant Renfield (Arte Johnson) move to New York City to find Cindy Sondheim (Susan Saint James), a fashion model whom Dracula believes is the reincarnation of his true love, Mina Harker.
- The Conflict: Dracula wooes Cindy, but her neurotic boyfriend and psychiatrist, Dr. Jeff Rosenberg (Richard Benjamin)—a descendant of Van Helsing—attempts to destroy Dracula.
- Ending: After various comedic misadventures (including disco dancing and a botched stake attempt), Dracula and Cindy fly off to Jamaica together.
Main Cast and Characters
- Susan Saint James (Cindy Sondheim): A modern, wisecracking fashion model who finds herself charmed by the vampire.
- Richard Benjamin (Dr. Jeff Rosenberg): The frantic, bumbling psychiatrist and descendant of Van Helsing who tries to "stake" Dracula.
- Arte Johnson (Renfield): Dracula’s loyal, frantic servant who provides slapstick humor.
IMDb +5 - George Hamilton (Count Dracula): Known for his "campy" portrayal, often deadpanning in a Bela Lugosi style while being surprisingly suave and tanned.
Key Features and Style
- Genre: A "campy" and affectionate spoof of classic Dracula movies, similar in tone to Young Frankenstein.
- Disco Era: The film is a strong product of the late 1970s, featuring disco scenes and 70s-era fashion.
- Famous Lines: The film is known for lines like, "I never drink... wine," and "Children of the night—shut up!".
- Reception: While critics had mixed reviews, audiences embraced the film, making it one of the highest-grossing independent films for years.
The film’s success was so significant that George Hamilton subsequently made the sequel-like film Zorro, the Gay Blade (1981).
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