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A real vampire stalks a horror convention in San Francisco—cosplay has never been this deadly.

NIGHTMARE IN BLOOD

1978 · 1h 30m · R · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Attendees at a horror-film convention in San Francisco keep disappearing. It turns out that the guest of honor is a real vampire, and his henchmen are kidnapping the convention guests. A horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes fan and an Israeli Nazi-hunter set out to stop him.

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Proof that at some conventions, you really should read the guest list twice.

Programmer's Pick

Nightmare in Blood turns the horror convention scene on its head by unleashing an honest-to-fangs vampire in the middle of San Francisco fandom. With a motley crew including a Sherlock Holmes buff and a Nazi-hunter, this is cult cinema that knows its monsters—and its audience.

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Quick Answer
What is Nightmare in Blood about?

Nightmare in Blood is a 1978 American comedy-horror film directed by John Stanley about a real vampire and his henchmen kidnapping guests at a San Francisco horror convention while a horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes fan, and an Israeli Nazi-hunter attempt to stop him.

Details & Specs
Director
John Stanley
Writers
John Stanley, Kenn Davis
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Also Known As
Horror Convention

Why Cult

Horror Convention Mayhem

Set entirely at a San Francisco horror-film convention where real monsters lurk among the fans.

Real Vampire in the Crowd

The guest of honor isn't just playing a bloodsucker—he's the real deal, with henchmen on the prowl.

Eccentric Monster Hunters

A horror writer, a Sherlock Holmes enthusiast, and an Israeli Nazi-hunter team up to save the day.

Cast & Crew

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Director: John Stanley Writers: John Stanley +1 more
JW Jerry Walter Malakai DC Dan Caldwell Prof. Seabrook Barrie Youngfellow Barrie Youngfellow Cindy JC John Cochran Scotty RK Ray K. Goman B.B. Hy Pyke Hy Pyke Harris MA Mark Anger 'The Avenger' JB Justin Bishop Dr. Unworth DE Drew Eshelman Arlington Morgan Upton Morgan Upton George Wilson Stan Ritchie Stan Ritchie Marsdon YY Yvonne Young Barbara Kerwin Mathews Kerwin Mathews Prince Zaroff CM Charles Murphy Flannery Kathleen Quinlan Kathleen Quinlan

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Questions from the Vault

What is Nightmare in Blood about? +

Nightmare in Blood follows a group of horror convention attendees who discover the guest of honor is a real vampire kidnapping guests, prompting a horror writer, Sherlock Holmes fan, and Israeli Nazi-hunter to intervene.

When was Nightmare in Blood released? +

Nightmare in Blood was released in 1978.

Who directed Nightmare in Blood? +

Nightmare in Blood was directed by John Stanley.

How long is Nightmare in Blood? +

Nightmare in Blood has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Nightmare in Blood? +

Nightmare in Blood is a comedy-horror film.

Where can I watch Nightmare in Blood? +

Nightmare in Blood is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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