Friday, October 5, 2018

"Vampire," ABC TV-Movie (1979)


And just like that, Week 1 of the 2018 Countdown to Halloween has concluded. But fear not! We still have three and a half weeks or mirth and mayhem left, so put your fangs on and party!

Just like I did last year, I'm going to feature full-length movies every Friday for you to enjoy over the weekend. This week, our Friday feature is the 1979 TV-movie Vampire.

Many under the age of 40 may not remember, but original movies made for broadcast TV were a weekly event for each network, and these movies spanned all kinds of genres, and horror was no exception. Despite the content limitations due to the broadcast censors, many well-made horror films were produced directly for the tube. Hopefully, Vampire fits the bill for you.

Vampire stars veteran actor Richard Lynch as a vampire whose slumber is disturbed by the construction of a new church (isn't it ironic, dontcha think?). He tries to make the best of it by living off his family's wealth, but when that is confiscated, the vampire goes on a tear.

The movie also starts E.G. Marshall ("Art" from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation) and was co-written by the late Steven Bochco.

Let's see how things turn out. Enjoy! Have a great first weekend of October! Visit a haunted attraction! Make bat wing cookies! Drink a pumpkin latte! Or beer! Or both!


3 comments:

Tom said...

Man, I loved these made for TV movies. Always something to watch on a Friday night. The golden age of TV for kids. I don't remember this one and it would have been right in my wheelhouse. I'm going to watch this one this weekend.

Caffeinated Joe said...

Added to watch later. Don't recall this one, but I am always up for good, 70s, TV horror fun!

Bob Johns said...

I'm with Joe and Tom adding this to the list!!