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A detective hunts a bloodthirsty therapist stalking the midnight streets of L.A.

VAMPIRE AT MIDNIGHT

1988 · 1h 33m · R · Horror · IMDB TMDB

The "Vampire Killer" leaves his victims drained of blood, while a detective tries to catch him.

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What is Vampire at Midnight about?

Vampire at Midnight is a 1988 American horror film directed by Gregory McClatchy about an investigator pursuing a crazed therapist who leaves his victims drained of blood.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your vampires with a side of hypnosis and a dash of 1980s sleaze, this one's for you. Vampire at Midnight isn’t afraid to mix police procedural grit with nightclub decadence and a rogue therapist who prefers his sessions bloody.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Vampire at Midnight delivers a blend of horror and detective work on the nighttime streets of Los Angeles. After a series of murders leaves victims drained of blood, a determined investigator sets out to track down the perpetrator—a therapist whose unorthodox techniques have deadly consequences. The film leans into the classic cat-and-mouse structure, pitting law enforcement against a killer with a penchant for both psychological manipulation and vampiric violence. Viewers can expect hypnotism, sensuality, and murder as the detective navigates a world of dancers, musicians, and unsuspecting victims, all under the shadowy threat of the so-called 'Vampire Killer.'

Details & Specs

Director
Gregory McClatchy
Writers
Tom Friedman, Jason Williams
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Midnight in L.A., L.A. Midnight, Murder at Midnight

Cast & Crew

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Director: Gregory McClatchy Writers: Tom Friedman +1 more
Jason Williams Jason Williams Roger Sutter Gustav Vintas Gustav Vintas Victor Radikoff LM Lesley Milne Jenny Carleton Esther Elise Esther Elise Lucia Giannini JM Jeanie Moore Amalia CN Christopher Nee Raoul Robert Random Robert Random Al Childress TH Ted Hamaguchi Captain Takato TF Tom Friedman M.C. BH Barbara Hammond Kelly Christina Whitaker Christina Whitaker Ingrid Michael Shamus Wiles Michael Shamus Wiles Gunman 1 MT Mike Tino Gunman 2 RK Richard Kory Gunman 3 Michael G. Kehoe Michael G. Kehoe Jon EJ Eddie Jr. Bobby Rio JY Jeff Yesko Ptn. Buccola MN Mark Nordike Ptn. Gray CL Camille Lund Female Paramedic AW Angela Worthy Anne Celia Milius Celia Milius Sandra Richmond Shepard Richmond Shepard Chapman TD Tom De Antonio John KB Kathrine Bates Ellen KL Kathryn Lee Patsy Subaru DG David Gilbert Newscaster EL Eric Leviton Luskey

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Why Cult

Vampire Therapist

The central antagonist is a therapist who moonlights as a blood-draining killer, merging psychological horror with supernatural menace.

Police Investigation Focus

A detective’s hunt for the 'Vampire Killer' grounds the film in classic crime procedural territory, adding suspense and intrigue.

Hypnosis and Sensuality

Hypnotic manipulation and sensual encounters give the film a distinctively lurid, late-night vibe.

Independent '80s Horror

Made outside the studio system, this 1988 film delivers unfiltered genre thrills and a raw aesthetic.

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Threat File

Trigger

Therapist preys on victims

Threat

Blood-draining killer

Effect

Victims left drained of blood

Setting

Los Angeles nightlife

Questions from the Vault

When was Vampire at Midnight released? +

Vampire at Midnight was released in 1988.

Who directed Vampire at Midnight? +

Vampire at Midnight was directed by Gregory McClatchy.

How long is Vampire at Midnight? +

Vampire at Midnight has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Vampire at Midnight? +

Vampire at Midnight is a horror film.

Where can I watch Vampire at Midnight? +

Vampire at Midnight is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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