Love at First Bite
1979, English. Directed by Stan Dragoti.
Your favorite pain in the neck is about to bite your funny bone!
Dracula and Renfield relocate to '70s era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim, the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker. "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's psychiatrist, Jeffrey Rosenberg, a descendant of Van Helsing, who may be in love with Cindy too.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stan DragotiDirector
- George HamiltonCount Vladimir Dracula
- Susan Saint JamesCindy Sondheim
- Richard BenjaminDr. Jeffery Rosenberg / Van Helsing
- Dick ShawnLieutenant Ferguson NYPD
- Arte JohnsonMr. Renfield
- Sherman HemsleyReverend Mike
- Isabel SanfordJudge R. Thomas
- Barry GordonFlashlight Vendor
- Ronnie SchellGuy in Elevator
- Stanley BrockErwin Newman (Cab Driver)
- Bryan O'ByrnePriest
- Michael PatakiMobster
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Kaufman, Mark Gindes
- Box office
- $44M
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News & fan talk
What Love at First Bite is based on
Love at First Bite is based on Count Dracula, a film character by Bram Stoker.
Film character
Count Dracula
By Bram Stoker
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Love at First Bite: quick answers
Is Love at First Bite worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love at First Bite?
Love at First Bite runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Love at First Bite have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love at First Bite. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love at First Bite parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love at First Bite is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Love at First Bite on?
Love at First Bite isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love at First Bite?
If you liked Love at First Bite, try Dracula: Dead and Loving It, Once Bitten, The Fearless Vampire Killers.
Who directed Love at First Bite?
Love at First Bite (1979) was directed by Stan Dragoti and stars George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin.
What is Love at First Bite based on?
Love at First Bite is based on Count Dracula, a film character by Bram Stoker.