Vampire in Brooklyn
Vampire in Brooklyn

Vampire in Brooklyn

1995Movie102 minEnglish

Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users55%
Director: Wes CravenGenres: Comedy, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

Maximillian, a flamboyant vampire from the Caribbean, travels to New York City in search of the last descendant of a witch who cursed his kind. He believes that marrying this woman will make him mortal and break the curse. He sets his sights on Rita, a police detective and the descendant he's been searching for. As he woos her, he must also contend with a zealous vampire hunter who is determined to destroy him.

Critical Reception

Vampire in Brooklyn was a critical and commercial disappointment upon its release. While Eddie Murphy's performance and some of the visual elements received minor praise, the film was widely panned for its convoluted plot, inconsistent tone, and unfunny humor. It is often considered one of Murphy's least successful films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on Eddie Murphy's comedic presence, which often clashes with the horror elements.
  • The plot is convoluted and lacks coherence, leading to a confusing viewing experience.
  • Despite a strong cast, the film fails to deliver on either its comedic or horror promises.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Some viewers found Eddie Murphy's performance entertaining and the concept somewhat amusing, while others felt the film was a misfire with poor writing and an unsuccessful blend of genres.

Fun Fact

Eddie Murphy played three different roles in the film: the titular vampire Maximillian, the detective Julius, and the elderly Italian caretaker Guido. This allowed him to showcase his versatile comedic talent, though it didn't save the film from its critical reception.

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