American Vampire (film)
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American Vampire is a comedic horror film starring Carmen Electra
, Adam West
, Sidney Lassick
and Trevor Lissauer
. Produced in 1997, it was written by Rollin Jarrett
(Laws of Deception
) and directed by Luis Esteban.
), who is left in charge of the family home for a few weeks while his parents are vacation
ing in Europe
. After a day of surfing on the beach, Frankie and his best friend Bogie (Danny Hitt) happen upon a group of sexy Bohemian
vampires led by Moondoggie (Johnny Venocur) along with his minions Sulka and Katrina (Carmen Electra
and Deborah Xavier) and invite them to stay in Frankie's house for a few days in hopes of getting lucky. When Frankie learns that the threesome have some secrets, he enlists the aid of the Big Kahuna
, a legendary vampire killer (Adam West
) who teaches Frankie how to solve his vampire problems. The film has attained cult-like status with its tongue in cheek humor and its many references to the Beach Party
films of Frankie Avalon
and Annette Funicello
, which were hugely popular in the mid-60's. An appearance by iconic surf guitar legend Dick Dale
performing on the beach adds to the retro vibe of the film.
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
, Adam West
Adam West
William West Anderson , better known by the stage name Adam West, is an American actor best known for his lead role in the Batman TV series and the film of the same name...
, Sidney Lassick
Sidney Lassick
Sydney Lassick was an American actor perhaps best known for his role as Charlie Cheswick in the feature film One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. -Biography:...
and Trevor Lissauer
Trevor Lissauer
Trevor Lissauer is an American actor and musician, born in Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his role as Miles Goodman in the sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.-Acting:...
. Produced in 1997, it was written by Rollin Jarrett
Rollin Jarrett
Rollin Jarrett is an American actor and screenwriter.-Early life:Jarrett was born in Charlotte, NC, the youngest of four brothers. His family moved to Miami, Florida when he was three and later settled in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where Jarrett attended Fort Lauderdale High School...
(Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception
Laws of Deception is an erotic suspense thriller produced in 1997. Written by Rollin Jarrett and directed by Joey Travolta, it stars C. Thomas Howell, James Russo, Amber Smith, Nick Mancuso and Brian Austin Green.-Plot Synopsis:...
) and directed by Luis Esteban.
Synopsis
The plot involves a teenager, Frankie (Trevor LissauerTrevor Lissauer
Trevor Lissauer is an American actor and musician, born in Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his role as Miles Goodman in the sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.-Acting:...
), who is left in charge of the family home for a few weeks while his parents are vacation
Vacation
A vacation or holiday is a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations...
ing in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. After a day of surfing on the beach, Frankie and his best friend Bogie (Danny Hitt) happen upon a group of sexy Bohemian
Bohemian
A Bohemian is a resident of the former Kingdom of Bohemia, either in a narrow sense as the region of Bohemia proper or in a wider meaning as the whole country, now known as the Czech Republic. The word "Bohemian" was used to denote the Czech people as well as the Czech language before the word...
vampires led by Moondoggie (Johnny Venocur) along with his minions Sulka and Katrina (Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
and Deborah Xavier) and invite them to stay in Frankie's house for a few days in hopes of getting lucky. When Frankie learns that the threesome have some secrets, he enlists the aid of the Big Kahuna
Kahuna
Kahuna is a Hawaiian word, defined in the as a "Priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, expert in any profession." Forty different types of kahuna are listed in the book, Tales from the Night Rainbow...
, a legendary vampire killer (Adam West
Adam West
William West Anderson , better known by the stage name Adam West, is an American actor best known for his lead role in the Batman TV series and the film of the same name...
) who teaches Frankie how to solve his vampire problems. The film has attained cult-like status with its tongue in cheek humor and its many references to the Beach Party
Beach Party
Beach Party was the first of several beach party films from American International Pictures aimed at a teen audience. It was directed by William Asher and written by Lou Rusoff. The main actors included Robert Cummings, Dorothy Malone, Frankie Avalon, and Annette Funicello...
films of Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon is an American actor, singer, playwright, and former teen idol.-Career:By the time he was 12, Avalon was on U.S. television playing his trumpet. As a teenager he played with Bobby Rydell in Rocco and the Saints...
and Annette Funicello
Annette Funicello
Annette Joanne Funicello is an American singer and actress. She was Walt Disney's most popular cast member of the original Mickey Mouse Club, and went on to appear in a series of beach party films.-Early life and early stardom:...
, which were hugely popular in the mid-60's. An appearance by iconic surf guitar legend Dick Dale
Dick Dale
Dick Dale is an American surf rock guitarist, known as The King of the Surf Guitar. He experimented with reverberation and made use of custom made Fender amplifiers, including the first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier.-Early life:Dale was born in South Boston, Massachusetts and lived in nearby...
performing on the beach adds to the retro vibe of the film.
DVD release
The DVD release of this campy vampire movie includes an audio track featuring commentary from comedians from L.A.'s Groundlings troupe.Cast
- Trevor LissauerTrevor LissauerTrevor Lissauer is an American actor and musician, born in Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his role as Miles Goodman in the sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.-Acting:...
as Frankie - Daisy Torme as Dee Dee
- Johnny Venocur as Moondoggie (alias Count Erik Von Zipper)
- Sydney Lassick as Bruno
- Carmen ElectraCarmen ElectraTara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
as Sulka - Debra Xavier as Katrina
- Adam WestAdam WestWilliam West Anderson , better known by the stage name Adam West, is an American actor best known for his lead role in the Batman TV series and the film of the same name...
as Ludwig Von Helsingmeister (alias The Big Kahuna) - Danny Hitt as Bogie
- Dick DaleDick DaleDick Dale is an American surf rock guitarist, known as The King of the Surf Guitar. He experimented with reverberation and made use of custom made Fender amplifiers, including the first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier.-Early life:Dale was born in South Boston, Massachusetts and lived in nearby...
as Himself
External links
- http://www.amazon.com/American-Vampire-Slim-Carmen-Electra/dp/B000BCM4QK
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Electra
- http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/232043/An-American-Vampire-Story/overview