Vampire in Brooklyn (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, Vampire in Brooklyn is a comedy, horror and romance film directed by Wes Craven, running about 100 minutes. “A comic tale of horror and seduction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — Rita meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her. When Rita begins suffering from crippling hallucinations, she calls upon Dr. Zeko, an occultist who suspects a vampire is on the loose.
Who’s in it. Vampire in Brooklyn stars Eddie Murphy as Maximillian / Pauly / Guido, Angela Bassett as Detective Rita Veder, Allen Payne as Detective Justice and Kadeem Hardison as Julius Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Vampire in Brooklyn has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $19.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampire in Brooklyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vampire in Brooklyn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)?
- In US, Vampire in Brooklyn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vampire in Brooklyn worth watching?
- Vampire in Brooklyn holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vampire in Brooklyn?
- Vampire in Brooklyn stars Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison and John Witherspoon.
- When was Vampire in Brooklyn released?
- Vampire in Brooklyn was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.