

I Married a Vampire
A young farmgirl comes to the big city and is taken advantage of by everybody she meets. The only person who treats her well is a stranger she meets and falls in love with. The stranger turns out to be a vampire who also falls in love with her. He sets out to take revenge on everyone who has mistreated her.
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Plot Summary
A reclusive millionaire, secretly a vampire, falls in love with a woman and wishes to marry her, but she is unaware of his true nature. He tries to live a normal life while protecting her from his supernatural needs and the hunters who are after him. Complications arise from his condition and the efforts of those who seek to destroy him.
Critical Reception
I Married a Vampire is a peculiar Italian horror-comedy that garnered mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics appreciated its attempt at a more lighthearted take on vampire lore and the performances of its cast, many found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss. It has since developed a cult following among fans of B-movies and Italian horror.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its campy charm and unique blend of horror and comedy.
- Criticized for a somewhat nonsensical plot and uneven pacing.
- Performances, particularly Karen Black's, are often cited as a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely based on niche appreciation for its cult status and Italian horror elements, with many viewers finding it entertainingly cheesy rather than critically acclaimed.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1987, the film features a posthumous appearance by David Niven Jr., who passed away in 1983; his scenes were likely filmed earlier or incorporated from previous work.
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