Once Bitten

Name: Once Bitten
Director: Howard Storm
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Romance
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Jim Carrey, Lauren Hutton, Karen Kopins, Cleavon Little, Stuart Charno

1985Dir. Howard Storm1h 34m

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Runtime1h 34m

Released1985

Budget$3.2M

Box office$10M

DirectorHoward Storm

About This Movie

Once Bitten is this quirky blend of comedy, horror, and romance that somehow manages to feel fresh even in its 1985 setting. You've got Mark, this earnest guy, trying to navigate his awkward quest for adulthood while his girlfriend's all about patience. But then there's the Countess, a 400-year-old vampire with some serious issues about aging—and she sets her sights on Mark. The atmosphere mixes light-heartedness with some genuine spooky vibes. Practical effects pop up in clever ways, and the performances, especially from Lauren Hutton as the Countess, bring a unique charm. It’s this offbeat, playful take on the vampire theme, where the stakes are less about life and death and more about love and longing, which makes it distinctive.

Mix of comedy and horrorUnique take on vampire lorePractical effects stand out