Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire

Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire

1985Movie89 minEnglish

Cocky cockney snooker player Billy Kid accepts the challenge of a grudge match from Maxwell Randall (the Green Baize Vampire), six times world champion; the loser will never play professional snooker again.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Alan BirkinshawGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sport

Plot Summary

In 1903, the legendary American outlaw Billy the Kid travels to London to take part in a snooker tournament. However, his plans are complicated when he discovers that one of his opponents is a vampire who feeds on the energy of defeated players. Billy must use his sharpshooting skills and quick wit to defeat the vampire and win the championship.

Critical Reception

The film is a cult favorite among fans of quirky horror-comedies and snooker enthusiasts. It is often described as an eccentric and bizarre B-movie with a unique premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • A bizarre yet charmingly low-budget horror-comedy.
  • Unique premise blending Western outlaw with supernatural snooker.
  • Enjoyed for its sheer oddity and cult appeal.

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Fun Fact

The film was conceived by screenwriter Chris Miller, who was also a professional snooker player and wanted to combine his two passions: snooker and horror.

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