Real estate in L.A. has never been this bloody — or this romantic.
TO DIE FOR
She found a love that lasts forever. So did his enemies.
Kate thinks Vlad is merely secretive and dangerously charming. Loving him pulls her into a centuries-old feud where desire offers immortality and every rival arrives with fangs.
Quick Answer
To Die For is a 1988 United States horror, romance, and thriller film directed by Deran Sarafian about a Los Angeles real-estate agent who falls for a mysterious European client, only to discover he is the immortal Vlad Tepes and that an old enemy has returned to destroy them both.
Programmer's Pick
Vampires go house-hunting in Los Angeles, and the results are as campy as they are blood-soaked. If you ever wondered what Dracula would do in the Hollywood Hills — or if a love triangle could get any messier with realtors and supernatural powers involved — this is your answer.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This film features Duane Jones in his final screen appearance, adding significance for fans of his career and legacy within horror cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
See what happens when the legendary Vlad Tepes shops for a secluded Hollywood mansion, blending real estate drama with the undead.
This independent film delivers low-budget thrills, supernatural powers, and a distinct psychotronic flair that screams late-80s cult cinema.
The central love triangle between a realtor, a vampire, and his ancient nemesis gives a steamy twist to traditional horror tropes.
Set in the glitzy yet haunted corners of Los Angeles and Hollywood, the film brings the undead to the city of dreams.
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Threat File
Vlad Tepes resurfaces in Los Angeles
Immortal vampire feud
Draws mortals into supernatural danger
Hollywood Hills and Los Angeles
Questions from the Vault
When was To Die For released? +
To Die For was released in 1988.
Who directed To Die For? +
To Die For was directed by Deran Sarafian.
How long is To Die For? +
To Die For has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is To Die For? +
To Die For is a horror, romance, and thriller film.
Where can I watch To Die For? +
To Die For is available to stream on SassyFlix.
