

Heartstopper
“An ancient evil awakens with a deep hunger”
Synopsis
A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out to be a serial killer who also wants to be a vampire.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Russo
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Russo
- Original Title
- Heartstopper
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Russo
John A. Russo
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Russo
Director
John A. Russo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heartstopper.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Heartstopper.
list5
Vampire
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
1989
1989
Movie List - Trakt
Horror Movie Collection 😍
Horror Movie My Favorite.
Similar Titles to Heartstopper
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
More Like Heartstopper
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Heartstopper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartstopper about?
A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out to be a serial killer who also wants to be a vampire.
Who directed Heartstopper?
Heartstopper was directed by John A. Russo.
Who stars in Heartstopper?
The principal cast of Heartstopper includes Kevin Kindlin, Moon Unit Zappa, Tom Savini, Michael J. Pollard, John Hall.
When was Heartstopper released and how long is it?
Heartstopper was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.




















