Dinner with a Vampire
1988, Italian. Directed by Lamberto Bava.
A camera crew unearths a thousand year old vampire from Mesopotamia. Years after his rise from the grave, the vampire becomes a famous horror film director and holds auditions for his up and coming film. Four young hopefuls are chosen and are invited to spend the night at the vampire's house. At dinner the vampire reveals his true nature to his guests and the real reason why they are there, to kill him before dawn, as he has grown bored with his existence.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 30 December 1988
- Original title
- A cena col vampiro
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Dardano Sacchetti, Lamberto Bava, Luciano Martino
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Dinner with a Vampire: quick answers
Is Dinner with a Vampire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dinner with a Vampire?
Dinner with a Vampire runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Dinner with a Vampire have a post-credits scene?
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Dinner with a Vampire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dinner with a Vampire yet.
Which OTT platform is Dinner with a Vampire on?
Dinner with a Vampire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dinner with a Vampire?
If you liked Dinner with a Vampire, try R.L. Stine's Monsterville: The Cabinet of Souls, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, Day Shift.
Who directed Dinner with a Vampire?
Dinner with a Vampire (1988) was directed by Lamberto Bava and stars George Hilton, Patrizia Pellegrino, Riccardo Rossi.