Love at First Bite
“Your favorite pain in the neck is about to bite your funny bone!”
Dracula and Renfield relocate to '70s era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker. "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's psychiatrist, Jeffrey Rosenberg, a descendant of Van Helsing, who may be in love with Cindy too.
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Where is Love at First Bite streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite is a 1979 English-language romance, comedy and horror film directed by Stan Dragoti. The cast is led by George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Love at First Bite was produced by Melvin Simon Productions and American International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 26, 1979, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $44 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stan Dragoti
- Writers
- Robert Kaufman, Mark Gindes
- Release date
- April 26, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $44 million
- Production
- Melvin Simon Productions, American International Pictures
Love at First Bite cast & crew
Love at First Bite was directed by Stan Dragoti and written by Robert Kaufman and Mark Gindes.
The cast features George Hamilton as Count Vladimir Dracula, Susan Saint James as Cindy Sondheim, Richard Benjamin as Dr. Jeffery Rosenberg / Van Helsing, Dick Shawn as Lieutenant Ferguson NYPD, Arte Johnson as Mr. Renfield, and Sherman Hemsley as Reverend Mike.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edward Rosson and it was produced by Joel Freeman and George Hamilton.
Is Love at First Bite worth watching?
Love at First Bite holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 110 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance, comedy, and horror, Love at First Bite is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Love at First Bite
George Hamilton
Count Vladimir Dracula
Susan Saint James
Cindy Sondheim
Richard Benjamin
Dr. Jeffery Rosenberg / Van Helsing
Dick Shawn
Lieutenant Ferguson NYPD
Arte Johnson
Mr. Renfield
Sherman Hemsley
Reverend Mike
Isabel Sanford
Judge R. Thomas
Barry Gordon
Flashlight Vendor
Ronnie Schell
Guy in Elevator
Stanley Brock
Erwin Newman (Cab Driver)
Bryan O'Byrne
Priest
Michael Pataki
Mobster
Love at First Bite — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love at First Bite in United States?
Love at First Bite is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Love at First Bite in?
Love at First Bite is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Love at First Bite?
Love at First Bite runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Love at First Bite rated?
Love at First Bite is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 110 ratings.
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