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11% 35 Reviews Tomatometer 31% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score In the wake of her mother's death in a mental institution, detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett) is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene -- a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea -- Rita meets Maximilian (Eddie Murphy), a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her. When Rita begins suffering from crippling hallucinations, she calls upon Dr. Zeko (Zakes Mokae), an occultist who suspects a vampire is on the loose. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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Neither scary nor very funny, this misguided effort never lives up to its premise.

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Ash P In all honesty, after seeing this for a long time, it's still as funny as it's written to be.Not one of Wes Craven's worst movies either since the horror aspect is a little generic but the humor was as good as most horror comedies be.The performance and chemistry were great, though.I highly recommend it if you're a big time fan of horror comedy movies, I'd say check this movie out.6/10. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Odell J I love this movie came out Halloween 1995 I remember being in 5th grade with a crush, I went to movies a seen it with my crush.. perfect combination of humor/horror a love interest!!! Got me home safe!! Thanks Eddie great movie!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/23 Full Review JBird a Vampire in brooklyn is a very interesting movie, I really enjoyed the performances from Eddie Murphy Angela Bassett John Whiterspoon Kadeem Hardison & Allen Payne. Some of the movie was kinda funny most of it was scary when Eddie Murphy was turned into his Dracula look, Wes Craven did good with making a classic vampire tale, I know it's been like a lot and negative reviews from critics and fans saying how terrible this movie Is but I disagree The movie isnt too bad, I actually think it's pretty good and I really enjoy Eddie Murphy's performance in this movie vampire in Brooklyn. West craven was a excellent choice to direct this film in 1995, I Like all the horror theme and comedy together. I give this flim an A For amazing story and excellent performance from the cast, Outrageous comedy and a classic cult flim Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/23 Full Review Manny M "Vampire in Brooklyn" puts Eddie Murphy's versatility on display as he embraces the role of a suave vampire. While the film takes swings at comedy, it's more like a friendly pat on the back than a knockout punch. Murphy's vampire is a decent twist, blending charisma with fang-y charm. However, the comedic rhythm isn't as tight as a vampire's cape, leaving a few chuckles lost in the night.Surprisingly, amidst the attempts at humor, the film manages to weave some serious beats quite well. The exploration of the vampire's loneliness and yearning adds a layer of depth to the narrative, almost like a Gothic touch to the laughter. These moments give Eddie Murphy's character some much-needed dimension, even if the comedy occasionally doesn't reach its full potential.Still, I must admit, I found myself enjoying it quite a bit – call it a guilty cinematic pleasure. If you're a fan of Murphy, sink your teeth into this one for his performance and a uniquely vampiric spin on humor and horror. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 41 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!! Starring Eddie Murphy as a Brooklyn vampire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also featuring the late John Witherspoon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/23 Full Review Audience Member All Cops Are Bloodsuckers Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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Wes Craven Director Eddie Murphy Maximillian Angela Bassett Det. Rita Veder Allen Payne Detective Justice Kadeem Hardison Julius Jones John Witherspoon Silas Green
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Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Its one lingering image is that of Eddie Murphy trying, and failing, to rise from the dead. Rated: D Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Brian Lowry Variety Striking a good balance between horror and comedy (with the emphasis tilted to the former), this contemporized vampire tale flits along in entertaining fashion before making like a ghoul and falling apart at the end. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Caryn James New York Times Vampire in Brooklyn goes through the motions of a comic-vampire romance with little sense of how to blend its elements. May 20, 2003 Full Review Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Bassett gives a performance that deserved a better movie, while Allen Payne isn't offered much to work with as the generic "nice guy," though he's a likable one, for sure. Feb 6, 2024 Full Review Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Tom Long Santa Cruz Sentinel If your idea of a laff riot is a guy's ear falling off, then this movie might be for you. Therapy might be for you, too. Rated: D Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Vampire in Brooklyn | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Steve Persall Tampa Bay Times Bassett and Murphy might make a fine romantic comedy team if they'll leave the oversized bicuspids at home. Rated: C+ Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

Synopsis In the wake of her mother's death in a mental institution, detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett) is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene -- a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea -- Rita meets Maximilian (Eddie Murphy), a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her. When Rita begins suffering from crippling hallucinations, she calls upon Dr. Zeko (Zakes Mokae), an occultist who suspects a vampire is on the loose.

Director
Wes Craven

Screenwriter
Chris Parker, Charlie Murphy, Michael Lucker

Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions

Rating
R

Genre
Comedy

Original Language
English

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011

Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.7M

Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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