Modern Vampires
“Taste the evil. Taste the fun.”
Synopsis
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
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Casper Van Dien
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Natasha Gregson Wagner
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Rod Steiger
Dr. Frederick Van Helsing
Kim Cattrall
Ulrike
Natasha Lyonne
Rachel
Craig Ferguson
Richard
Natalya Andreychenko
Panthia
Robert Pastorelli
The Count
Gabriel Casseus
Time Bomb
Victor Togunde
Soda Pop
Jason Ross-Azikiwe
Pimp
Flex Alexander
Trigger
Udo Kier
Vincent
Cedrick Terrell
Li'l Monster
Boris Lee Krutonog
Concierge
Marco Hofschneider
Hans
Conchata Ferrell
Wanda, Nico's Mother
Brent Briscoe
George, Nico's Stepfather
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Elfman
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Bright
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman, Michael Wandmacher
- Original Title
- Modern Vampires
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Storm Entertainment, Muse Productions, MUSE/Wyman
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Elfman
Matthew Bright
Danny Elfman, Michael Wandmacher
Robin Brown
Larry Bock
Chris Hanley, Casper Van Dien, Richard Elfman
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Bright
Writer
Richard Elfman
Director
Garrett Warren
Stunt Coordinator
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Michael Wandmacher
Original Music Composer
Chris Hanley
Producer
Eduardo Lucero
Costume Design
Larry Bock
Editor
Casper Van Dien
Producer
Robyn Costa
Production Design
Robin Brown
Director of Photography
Richard Elfman
Producer
Magda Berliner
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Vampires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Modern Vampires about?
A vampire hunter in southern California discovers that his son has been murdered by a gang of the undead and thus goes on a quest for revenge.
Who directed Modern Vampires?
Modern Vampires was directed by Richard Elfman.
Who stars in Modern Vampires?
The principal cast of Modern Vampires includes Casper Van Dien, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Rod Steiger, Kim Cattrall, Natasha Lyonne.
When was Modern Vampires released and how long is it?
Modern Vampires was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Modern Vampires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Modern Vampires was composed by Danny Elfman, Michael Wandmacher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Modern Vampires?
Modern Vampires holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).