Last Rites (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1980, Last Rites is a horror film directed by Domonic Paris, running about 86 minutes. “Terror Begins at the Edge of the Grave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town funeral director, doctor and sheriff are vampires who suck blood from the recently not-quite-dead on the embalming table and then immediately kill the newly converted vampire. When one of their victims disappears before being staked, they are threatened with being exposed if the new vampire surfaces.
Who’s in it. Last Rites stars Patricia Lee Hammond as Marie, Gerald Fielding as Lucard, Victor Jorge as Dr. Cummins and Mimi Weddell as Mrs. Bradley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Last Rites has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Rites tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Rites (1980)?
- In US, Last Rites is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Last Rites worth watching?
- Last Rites holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Rites?
- Last Rites stars Patricia Lee Hammond, Gerald Fielding, Victor Jorge, Mimi Weddell and Michael David Lally.
- When was Last Rites released?
- Last Rites was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.