Transylvania Twist
“You'll Laugh All The Way To The Blood Bank!”
Synopsis
The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should have never been checked out by the Evil Count Orlock cause one of the spells in it could bring about the end of the world. During his trip to the castle, he meets Marissa, a gorgeous rock star and heir to the castle's fortune. There they must confront the only other heir to the fortune and the book, Uncle Byron; and Uncle Byron and his 3 adopted nieces all have very, very, very broad smile.
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Robert Vaughn
Lord Byron Orlock
Teri Copley
Marissa Orlock
Steve Altman
Dexter Ward
Ace Mask
Victor Von Helsing
Angus Scrimm
Stefen
Steve Franken
Hans Hupp
Monique Gabrielle
Patty
Howard Morris
Marinas Orlock
Jay Robinson
Uncle Ephram
Lenny Juliano
Maxie Fields
Clement von Franckenstein
Hans Hoff
Arthur Roberts
Hans N. Fritz
Toni Naples
Maxine
Becky LeBeau
Rita
Kelli Maroney
Hannah
Deanna Lund
Teacher
Brinke Stevens
Betty Lou
Forrest J. Ackerman
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Wynorski
- Screenplay & Story
- R.J. Robertson, Jim Wynorski
- Original Score
- Chuck Cirino
- Original Title
- Transylvania Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Wynorski
R.J. Robertson, Jim Wynorski
Chuck Cirino
Zoran Hochstätter
Nina Gilberti
Alida Camp, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Wynorski
Director
Zoran Hochstätter
Director of Photography
Nina Gilberti
Editor
Alida Camp
Producer
Gary Randall
Production Design
R.J. Robertson
Screenplay
Jim Wynorski
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transylvania Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transylvania Twist about?
The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should have never been checked out by the Evil Count Orlock cause one of the spells in it could bring about the end of the world. During his trip to the castle, he meets Marissa, a gorgeous rock star and heir to the castle's fortune. There they must confront the only other heir to the fortune and the book, Uncle Byron; and Uncle Byron and his 3 adopted nieces all have very, very, very broad smile.
Who directed Transylvania Twist?
Transylvania Twist was directed by Jim Wynorski.
Who stars in Transylvania Twist?
The principal cast of Transylvania Twist includes Robert Vaughn, Teri Copley, Steve Altman, Ace Mask, Angus Scrimm.
When was Transylvania Twist released and how long is it?
Transylvania Twist was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Transylvania Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transylvania Twist was composed by Chuck Cirino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transylvania Twist?
Transylvania Twist holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).