Love At First Bite


1h 36m 1979

Brief Synopsis

This vampire spoof has Count Dracula moving to New York to find his Bride, after being forced to move out of his Transylvanian castle. There with the aid of assistant Renfield, he stumbles through typical New York city life situations while pursuing Cindy Soundheim. But her boyfriend, Doctor Jeff Rosenberg, realizes she is under the influence of a vampire, and tries his bumbling best to convince police Lt Ferguson of what is going on, and to help him stop Dracula.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1, 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

When the Communist government nationalizes his castle in Transylvania, the evicted Count Dracula moves to New York City. Unaware of his background, Cindy Sondheim falls in love Dracula, even though she is engaged to Dr. Jeff Rosenberg. Jeff, who is related to Dracula's nemesis Professor Van Helsing, recognizes the vampire, but is hampered in his efforts to stop him by city laws like the one against putting a stake through someone's heart.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
1979

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1, 1.85 : 1

Quotes

I'm going out for a bite to drink.
- Count Dracula
Children of the night, shut up!
- Count Dracula
You know what Freud said: if you don't pay for it, you don't get better.
- Doctor Jeff Rosenberg
Look, a check. She paid me everything she owes me. She left me, but she learned something. She's a responsible person, or whatever.
- Doctor Jeff Rosenberg
We can go to bed, maybe get in a little quickie.
- Cindy Soundheim
No. With you, never a quickie, always a longie.
- Count Dracula

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 1979

Released in United States Spring April 1, 1979

Re-released in United States on Video June 16, 1993

Released in United States April 1979

Released in United States Spring April 1, 1979

Re-released in United States on Video June 16, 1993