Love Me Vampire
Love Me Vampire

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Love Me Vampire

1986
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Cantonese

The oriental answer to USA's Fright Night movie, but there's more concentration on the high school motif similiar to the Hong Kong Happy Ghost series.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kazuo 'Gaira' KomizuGenres: Horror, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this quirky Japanese horror-comedy, a young woman named Sayuri discovers she has a vampire curse that causes her to transform into a monstrous creature at night. To break the curse, she must find true love. Her journey leads her to a series of comical and sometimes terrifying encounters as she navigates her dual existence and searches for the one person who can accept her, fangs and all.

Critical Reception

Love Me Vampire is a cult favorite among fans of obscure international horror and comedy. While it received a limited release and wasn't a mainstream hit, it has garnered a dedicated following for its unique blend of B-movie horror, campy humor, and surprisingly endearing romance. Critics and audiences often point to its low-budget charm and eccentric storytelling as its main draws.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charmingly bizarre low-budget flick with a cult following.

  • Offers a unique mix of horror, comedy, and romance with a distinct Japanese flair.

  • Its eccentricities and earnestness make it a memorable, if flawed, viewing experience.

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Fun Fact

The film was one of the last works by director Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu before his retirement from filmmaking.

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