Beystiman
It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Dana
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
bighebeal
Unbelievable. Witless, coarse, crude, offensive, horrendously directed... This was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Jr. His father had been one of the two 'classiest' producers in old Hollywood; he not only made many superb dramas -- "prestige pictures", they used to call the type of dramas he'd make -- he also made excellent comedies, and he'd hired the very best writers and directors (Billy Wilder, George S. Kaufman, Howard Hawks. etc.) to make them. He must have turned over in his grave to see his name connected with this garbage.The director has zero idea of how to make a scene 'cook', to develop chemistry between his actors, to bring out whatever humor there might be in a situation... nothing. He seems to have spent most of his career grinding out sitcom episodes -- second-rate ones, at that -- which is a very different thing than doing what Hawks or Wilder or McCarey did. The climactic chase is embarrassing even by boneheaded-'80's-comedy standards. This seems to be his only feature-directing credit, and you can see why.Re the cast, Jim Carrey does the best he can, but he is obviously hamstrung by a director who told him to just do the script as written, like television -- and the script as written was just awful. Cleavon Little is wasted. The only saving grace is Lauren Hutton, who is sexy as hell and seems to be having a good time despite everything. It's also fun as a time capsule of its era -- the clothes, the music, etc. But outside of that and Lauren Hutton, it's an utter stinkeroo.
jlthornb51
Jim Carey is at the height of his comedic powers in this truly delightful romp. With hilarious support from Cleavon Little (his best work since Blazing Saddles) and a surprising effective Lauren Hutton, Carey's encounters with a beautiful, seductive vampire are downright sidesplitting. Directed quite creatively by someone who understands comedy, Howard Shore, and written by an inspired David Hines, there is never a dull moment (nor a serious one) as this movie moves along at a breakneck pace. The lovely and talented Karen Kopins holds her own in this superb cast and delivers one of the funniest performances of her career in the role of Carey's virginic girlfriend. Special mention should be made of the hip musical score and the imaginative set design as well. All in all, this rates as one of Jim Carey's best films and one that will tickle the funny bone of general audiences as well as fans.
gwnightscream
Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey, Karen Kopins and Cleavon Little star in this 1985 horror comedy. This begins with a vampire countess (Hutton) sending her vampires to seek virgin blood before Halloween so she can retain her youthful beauty. Carrey (The Mask) plays California teen virgin, Mark Kendall who wants to have sex with his girlfriend, Robin Pierce (Kopins) who isn't quite ready and he becomes frustrated. After he decides to go with his pals, Russ (Skip Lackey) and Jamie (Thomas Ballatore) to meet girls, he becomes desired by the Countess. Mark gets bitten by her and his behavior changes. Robin, Russ and Jamie learn what's happening to him and try to save him from becoming a vampire. The late, Little (Blazing Saddles) plays flamboyant vampire, Sebastian who works for The Countess. Though it has a bit of corny moments, this isn't a bad 80's vampire/horror comedy with a good cast & score I recommend.
WakenPayne
The Countess has a problem. She is a 400 year old vampire who will cease to look young unless she is able to feed on a virgin three times before Holloween, a week away. She sends Sebastian, her servant and all of her lesser vampires out to find one. Finding a virgin is difficult in Los Angeles. Mark has a problem. He wants to 'do it' with Robin in the worst way, but she wants to wait. Jamie and Russ, Mark's goofy friends convince him to go to a Hollywood pick up spot where Mark meets the Countess, on the prowl. Robin's not going to understand. This Is Early Jim Carrey At His Best. The Funniest Part To Me Is The Shower Scene Could That Go More Wrong. 4.9 Is Severely Underrating It. The Other Part That Was Funny Was The...How To Put This Simple...The Hopping Coffin...That Sounds Worse Than What It Was. Jim Carrey Was Hysterical Even In 1985. To Me This Is A Comedy That Was Ahead Of Its Time.
