The Vampire Is Alive
Synopsis
A screenwriter working on a film script in an old haunted house unleashes an army of the undead including a robot-vampire and a Freddy Kruger-like creature with deadly scissorhands.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Jere
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Markham
- Original Score
- James Langton
- Original Title
- The Vampire Is Alive
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmark International Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Jere
Roger Markham
James Langton
Arthur Brush
Tomas Tang
Department Leadership Roster
James Langton
Original Music Composer
Roger Markham
Screenplay
Arthur Brush
Director of Photography
Tomas Tang
Producer
Edgar Jere
Director
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vampire Is Alive
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What is The Vampire Is Alive about?
A screenwriter working on a film script in an old haunted house unleashes an army of the undead including a robot-vampire and a Freddy Kruger-like creature with deadly scissorhands.
Who directed The Vampire Is Alive?
The Vampire Is Alive was directed by Edgar Jere.
Who stars in The Vampire Is Alive?
The principal cast of The Vampire Is Alive includes Sorapong Chatree, Sun Chien, Robo, Mark Long, Michelle Yim.
When was The Vampire Is Alive released and how long is it?
The Vampire Is Alive was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vampire Is Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vampire Is Alive was composed by James Langton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vampire Is Alive?
The Vampire Is Alive holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).