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My Best Friend Is a Vampire

My Best Friend Is a Vampire

Vampires and teenagers are a lot alike. They're just misunderstood.

19876.01h 29m

Overview

Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.

Directed by Jimmy Huston
Written by Tab Murphy
Produced by Dennis Stuart Murphy
Box Office0Revenue: $174

Top Cast

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

Jeremy Capello

Evan Mirand

Evan Mirand

Ralph

Leeanne Locken Emberlin

Leeanne Locken Emberlin

Candy Andrews

Cheryl Pollak

Cheryl Pollak

Darla Blake

Cecilia Peck

Cecilia Peck

Nora

Fannie Flagg

Fannie Flagg

Mrs. Capello

Kenneth Kimmins

Kenneth Kimmins

Mr. Capello

David Warner

David Warner

Professor Leopold McCarthy

Paul Willson

Paul Willson

Grimsdyke

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Modoc

Themes & Keywords

high schoolvampireteen movie

About My Best Friend Is a Vampire

My Best Friend Is a Vampire is a horror, comedy film released in 1987 exploring themes of high school, vampire, teen movie. Directed by Jimmy Huston, it stars Robert Sean Leonard, Evan Mirand, Leeanne Locken Emberlin. Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.

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