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Two immortal besties navigate love, friendship, and the New York undead nightlife.

VAMPS

Nice girls suck.

2012 · 1h 33m · PG · Comedy / Horror / Romance · IMDB TMDB

The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.

Quick Answer

What is Vamps about?

Vamps is a 2012 American comedy-horror-romance film directed by Amy Heckerling about two vampires, Goody and Stacy, enjoying modern life in New York City as they juggle friendship, romance, and their vampiric existence.

Programmer's Pick

Amy Heckerling delivers a stylishly undead rom-com that gives vampire lore a light, metropolitan spin. Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter make vampirism look like just another part of millennial city living, with Sigourney Weaver adding some delicious bite as their maker.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Goody and Stacy, two vampires with very different pasts, navigate the highs and lows of eternal nightlife in New York City. Goody, turned in 1841 by the formidable Ciccerus, has adapted to the modern world with Stacy’s help, while Stacy relies on Goody for lessons in the art of living as a vampire—like the finer points of rat blood as a dietary staple. Their close-knit friendship is tested by secrets, shifting trends, and the challenges of hiding their true selves. When romance enters the picture and a vampire meeting hints at life-changing possibilities, the pair must weigh their desires against the reality of immortality. Vamps blends horror, comedy, and romance with a distinctly urban, female-driven twist.

Details & Specs

Director
Amy Heckerling
Writer
Amy Heckerling
Release
2012
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Vampiras, Vamps

Cast & Crew

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Director: Amy Heckerling Writer: Amy Heckerling

Why Cult

Female Vampire Buddy Comedy

Goody and Stacy’s odd-couple friendship plays out against the backdrop of NYC’s nightlife, mixing supernatural antics with sisterly support.

Woman Director Subverts Genre

Amy Heckerling’s direction infuses the vampire tale with wit and a self-aware comedic touch rarely seen in horror-romance hybrids.

Sigourney Weaver as Vampire Matriarch

Sigourney Weaver sinks her teeth into the role of Ciccerus, the powerful and flamboyant vampire stem causing trouble for her progeny.

Modern Urban Vampire Lore

Set amidst New York’s clubs, support groups, and late-night city life, Vamps reimagines age-old vampirism in a contemporary, relatable context.

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Threat File

Trigger

Romantic entanglements and a vampire meeting

Threat

Immortality threatened by the possible death of their maker

Effect

Risk of reverting to human ages and losing their vampiric abilities

Setting

Nightlife and hidden vampire society of New York City

Questions from the Vault

When was Vamps released? +

Vamps was released in 2012.

Who directed Vamps? +

Vamps was directed by Amy Heckerling.

How long is Vamps? +

Vamps has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Vamps? +

Vamps is a comedy, horror, and romance film.

Where can I watch Vamps? +

Vamps is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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