Teen Vamp
Teen Vamp

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Teen Vamp

1989
Movie
90 min
English

An unimpressive, boring high-school geek is bitten and contracts vampirical symptoms, transforming him into a confident coolio.

Insights

IMDb4.0/10
Director: Kevin Van HookGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this quirky horror-comedy, a group of teenagers accidentally unleashes a vampire from its coffin during a camping trip. The vampire, an odd creature named Count "Coot" Johnson, isn't your typical bloodsucker, and the teens find themselves in a series of bizarre and humorous misadventures as they try to deal with their supernatural guest. The film blends slapstick humor with mild horror elements.

Critical Reception

Teen Vamp received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike upon its release. It is often cited as a low-budget, B-movie effort with questionable acting and a nonsensical plot. While it has gained a small cult following over the years for its campy nature, it was not a critical or commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks any real scares or substantial comedy.

  • The plot is disjointed and the execution is amateurish.

  • Features forgettable characters and uninspired pacing.

Google audience: Audience reception for Teen Vamp is largely absent from public records, suggesting it did not garner significant viewership or discussion. What little commentary exists generally points to a poorly made film that struggles to find its footing as either a horror or a comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was written, directed by, and stars Kevin Van Hook, who also co-created the comic book series 'Flesh and Blood' which was later adapted into the film 'Flesh and Blood' (1989).

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