Children of the Night
1991, English. Directed by Tony Randel.
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In the quiet little town of Allburg, friends Lucy and Cindy are on the verge of going away to college when they partake in a cleansing ritual by swimming in an abandoned church crypt. After Lucy accidentally drops her crucifix in the water, it drifts down and awakens the ancient vampire Czakyr, who becomes thirsty for Lucy's virgin blood.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Children of the Night
Children of the Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Tony RandelDirector
- Karen BlackKaren Thompson
- Peter DeLuiseMark Gardner
- Ami DolenzLucy Barrett
- Maya McLaughlinCindy Thompson
- Evan MacKenzieFrank Aldin
- Garrett MorrisMatty
- David SawyerCzakyr
- Shirley Spiegler JacobsGrandma
- Josette DiCarloOfficer Gates
- Roger PerkovichGus Willman
- Bekki VallinJessica's Mom
- Lloyd J. KalickiBilly
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Hopkins, Tony Randel, Nicolas Falacci
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Children of the Night: quick answers
Is Children of the Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children of the Night?
Children of the Night runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Children of the Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children of the Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children of the Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children of the Night is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Children of the Night on?
Children of the Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Night?
If you liked Children of the Night, try Saint Catherine, Lust for a Vampire, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
Who directed Children of the Night?
Children of the Night (1991) was directed by Tony Randel and stars Karen Black, Peter DeLuise, Ami Dolenz.