The Close Encounters of Vampire (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1986, The Close Encounters of Vampire is an action, comedy and horror film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A small town is plagued by a hopping Chinese vampire. A clumsy traveling warrior becomes aware of the vampire's sinister presence however the skeptical locals and their arrogant Taoist priest discredit the traveler. Meanwhile, a group of orphaned children, who are taken care of by a loving yet stern middle-aged play actor, befriend the vampire's son without realizing his true identity.
Who’s in it. The Close Encounters of Vampire stars Tung-chuan Cheng, Kao-shan Hsiao, Bo-yan Hui and Chok-wai Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Close Encounters of Vampire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Close Encounters of Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Close Encounters of Vampire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Close Encounters of Vampire (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Close Encounters of Vampire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Close Encounters of Vampire worth watching?
- The Close Encounters of Vampire holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Close Encounters of Vampire?
- The Close Encounters of Vampire stars Tung-chuan Cheng, Kao-shan Hsiao, Bo-yan Hui, Chok-wai Lee and Bryan Leung Kar-Yan.
- When was The Close Encounters of Vampire released?
- The Close Encounters of Vampire was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.