Last Rites
“Terror Begins at the Edge of the Grave!”
Synopsis
A small-town funeral director, doctor and sheriff are vampires who suck blood from the recently not-quite-dead on the embalming table and then immediately kill the newly converted vampire. When one of their victims disappears before being staked, they are threatened with being exposed if the new vampire surfaces.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domonic Paris
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Donnelly, Domonic Paris
- Original Score
- George Small, Paul Jost
- Original Title
- Last Rites
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- New Empire Features, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domonic Paris
Ben Donnelly, Domonic Paris
George Small, Paul Jost
Domonic Paris
Elizabeth Lombardo
Kelly Van Horn
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Donnelly
Writer
Domonic Paris
Director
Domonic Paris
Writer
George Small
Original Music Composer
Paul Jost
Original Music Composer
Elizabeth Lombardo
Editor
Domonic Paris
Director of Photography
Kelly Van Horn
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Rites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Rites about?
A small-town funeral director, doctor and sheriff are vampires who suck blood from the recently not-quite-dead on the embalming table and then immediately kill the newly converted vampire. When one of their victims disappears before being staked, they are threatened with being exposed if the new vampire surfaces.
Who directed Last Rites?
Last Rites was directed by Domonic Paris.
Who stars in Last Rites?
The principal cast of Last Rites includes Patricia Lee Hammond, Gerald Fielding, Victor Jorge, Mimi Weddell, Michael David Lally.
When was Last Rites released and how long is it?
Last Rites was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Rites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Rites was composed by George Small, Paul Jost.