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Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige, John Wood ... see more see more... , Pam Gidley , Tommy Hinkley , Elizabeth Berrington , Jake D'Arcy , James Carter , Rollo Weeks , Anna Popplewell , Dean Cook , Ed Stoppard , Pamela Gidley , Jonathon Lipnicki

Nine-year-old Tony (Jerry Maguire's Jonathan Lipnicki) has just moved with his parents (Tommy Hinkley and Pamela Gidley) to a small town in the Scottish Highlands, where his father is overseeing the b... read more read more...uilding of a golf course for old squire Lord McAshton (John Wood). Tony is picked on by his new classmates and starts dreaming about vampires at night, until one fine evening his dreams seem to summon Rudolph (Rollo Weeks), an aristocratic, wee vampire. Rudolph is among the vegetarian variety of vampires, but tells Tony that his diet has weakened his flying powers. After Tony guides Rudolph to some unsuspecting cows, on whose blood his new friend feasts, a friendship is born. Rudolph introduces Tony to his father (Richard E. Grant), mother (Alice Krige), and siblings, all of whom have been in hiding for three centuries as they wait for a comet to pass by that will make them human if they possess a magic amulet. Rudolph's dad, however, is missing part of the amulet, which turns out to have been stolen by Rudolph's uncle centuries ago and is now in the possession of none other than Lord McAshton. To further complicate matters, a vampire hunter (Jim Carter) is skulking around and causing no end of trouble. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Uli Edel, Ulrich Edel

Release Date: October 27, 2000

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DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001

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  • fb733768972
    January 27, 2010
    fb733768972
    It was one of my favourite movies when I was about 7 years old! Now it's still pretty good, but definately worth watching!
  • newvogueravyn
    November 21, 2009
    newvogueravyn
    The costumes are gorgeous, and in a way it is pleasingly different to see a film where humans are more likely to be harmed by the vampire hunter than the vampires themselves. However, even for a children's film the dialogue is pretty awful, and the acting is just about bearable (... read morethe child actors tend to stretch this the most, but they are children after all, so I suppose we should forgive them).
    Overall, it's a children's film which an adult will likely be able to tolerate watching with them. Whether or not the adult will actually like it depends on the adult.
  • dreamfaeries
    November 9, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    Kinda cute.
  • EbertsLittleApprentice
    June 14, 2010
    EbertsLittleApprentice
    It was really funny, and charming, pretty scary for kids. it was a light, enjoyable romp..but didnt offer much more tha that for any others.
  • Yinali
    August 6, 2007
    Yinali
    Loved it!!!!
  • Parannoyed
    July 14, 2008
    Parannoyed
    I used to love this movie so much, it's not even funny.
    I think this movie followed me around even more than my blanky.
  • Doctor0Quinzel
    July 8, 2008
    Doctor0Quinzel
    The best vampire film for children. It's just a fun movie.
  • ileo
    December 23, 2007
    ileo
    Cute!
  • justybear96
    January 18, 2012
    justybear96
    I use to watch this movie all the time when i was little! I can remember being scared and laughing! Really good kids movie!
  • jam233
    January 4, 2010
    jam233
    Cute film that the entire family can enjoy. It?s nothing great, but it does entertain, is well produced and the special effects are respectable for a film of this nature. Jonathan Lipnicki is a charming performer and such a cute kid.

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Critic Reviews

Lisa Alspector
October 21, 2009
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

Vampire cows provide comic relief and many of the scares in this respectfully dark yet optimistic story about a lonely child who befriends a vampire. Full Review

Derek Elley
January 1, 2000
Derek Elley, Variety

Mildly entertaining but dramatically messy. Full Review

Jay Carr
January 1, 2000
Jay Carr, Boston Globe

The film reminds us that Harry Potter isn't the whole story in children's literature, reversing the usual vampire movie cliches and advancing a few morals about tolerating differences.

Roger Moore
January 1, 2000
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

It's stylish ... modestly surprising and cute. And when's the last time you could say that about a vampire movie?

Ernest Hardy
January 1, 2000
Ernest Hardy, Film.com

For adults, the film will drag in spots, but it's filled with all those values you hope to instill in your children.

Nancy Churnin
January 1, 2000
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News

Even the good moments get sucked into the bizarre black holes of the story. Full Review

Michael Wilmington
January 1, 2000
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune

An odd little ghoul too cleaned up to survive, a bloodless vampire movie that's mostly lifeless as well.

Gemma Files
January 1, 2000
Gemma Files, Film.com

Some things just don't translate ... not with Lipnicki attached, at any rate. Stick with the books.

Bruce Westbrook
January 1, 2000
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

A fun and warm children's fantasy. Full Review

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
January 1, 2000
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It offers imagination and humor and a touch of goose bumps. Full Review

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