Love at First Bite

Count Vlad, a charming but awkward vampire from Transylvania, relocates to New York City in search of a bride. He sets his sights on Cindy Sondheim, a fashion model who conveniently moves into his apartment building. As Vlad attempts to woo Cindy, he must contend with her psychiatrist boyfriend, and a race against time before he needs to feed on her blood.

Love at First Bite was a moderate commercial success and received generally mixed to positive reviews. It was praised for its humor and George Hamilton's performance, though some critics found the horror elements less effective than the comedy.

• A surprisingly funny and charming send-up of vampire tropes.

• George Hamilton shines as the suave, yet inept, vampire.

• Balances horror and comedy with varying degrees of success.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's comedic take on the vampire mythos, with many appreciating the humor and George Hamilton's performance. Some viewers found the plot predictable but still entertaining.

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.

The film famously parodies other vampire movies, with Count Vlad's accent shifting from a Transylvanian lilt to a more suave American one when he becomes enamored with Cindy.