Vampyr
Vampyr - Der Traum des Allan Grey
“The strange adventure of Allan Gray.”
Synopsis
Allan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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VAMPYR 90th Anniversary Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Christen Jul, Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Vampyr - Der Traum des Allan Grey
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19
- Production Studios
- Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Christen Jul, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Sheridan Le Fanu
Wolfgang Zeller
Rudolph Maté, Louis Née
Tonka Taldy
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Nicolas de Gunzburg
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Louis Née
Director of Photography
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Producer
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Director
Christen Jul
Screenplay
Nicolas de Gunzburg
Producer
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenplay
Tonka Taldy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vampyr
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vampyr about?
Allan Gray, a young man fascinated by the supernatural, goes to a small village where he feels a sinister force descending upon him. There, Allan meets an old man who asks him to protect his two daughters, for one of them has been bitten by a vampire.
Who directed Vampyr?
Vampyr was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in Vampyr?
The principal cast of Vampyr includes Nicolas de Gunzburg, Maurice Schutz, Rena Mandel, Sybille Schmitz, Jan Hieronimko.
When was Vampyr released and how long is it?
Vampyr was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
How much did Vampyr make at the box office?
Vampyr grossed $19 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Vampyr?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vampyr was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.
Is Vampyr based on a book or true story?
Vampyr is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sheridan Le Fanu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vampyr?
Vampyr holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).