

Stakes
“Vampires from an alternate universe have come to feed... and to breed!”
Synopsis
Imagine a parallel earth where vampires have cut a swath through humanity. The disease is so bad, the ravenous bloodsuckers begin feeding on each other. Three surviving humans create a jump gate to our earth. But, Alyssa, Queen of the Vampires, and her evil bodyguards use the gate to come to our earth as well. They arrive to feed and breed. Now, the number of vampires here is growing and the humans are running out of time!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jamie Bell
Jake Bishop
George Stover
Father John O'Grady
Steven King
Dr. Brian Smithers
Erin J. Corsair
Elizabeth N. Fleming
Ashira Zimra
Shannon Wallace
Leanna Chamish
Alyssa, the Vampire Queen
John Michaelson
Dragus
Syn DeVil
Raven
James J. Waltz
Billy Strebb
Darla Albornoz
Vampire 1
Wayne Althoff
Bar patron 1
Jerry A. Bazensky
Detective 1
Frederick E. Bouchat
Detective 2
Steve Backus
Vampire 2
Glenn Barnes
Vampire 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Ripple
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Dohler, Joe Ripple
- Original Title
- Stakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- Timewarp Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Ripple
Don Dohler, Joe Ripple
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Ripple
Director
Don Dohler
Writer
Joe Ripple
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stakes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stakes about?
Imagine a parallel earth where vampires have cut a swath through humanity. The disease is so bad, the ravenous bloodsuckers begin feeding on each other. Three surviving humans create a jump gate to our earth. But, Alyssa, Queen of the Vampires, and her evil bodyguards use the gate to come to our earth as well. They arrive to feed and breed. Now, the number of vampires here is growing and the humans are running out of time!
Who directed Stakes?
Stakes was directed by Joe Ripple.
Who stars in Stakes?
The principal cast of Stakes includes Jamie Bell, George Stover, Steven King, Erin J. Corsair, Ashira Zimra.
When was Stakes released and how long is it?
Stakes was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stakes?
Stakes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
