Nightlife (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 1989, Nightlife is a comedy, horror and tv movie film directed by Daniel Taplitz, running about 93 minutes. “After a hundred years, she could really use a drink!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At a museum of Mexico City arrives a perfectly conservated mumie. It is a vampire who has died years ago and who returns to life in search of his lost love Angelique. But unfortunately for him the young woman has met a doctor and fallen in love with him who supplies her with the blood she needs to resist the vampire attacks.

Who’s in it. Nightlife stars Ben Cross as Vlad, Maryam d'Abo as Angelique, Keith Szarabajka as Dr. David Zuckerman and Camille Saviola as Rosa Mercedes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Nightlife has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightlife page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nightlife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nightlife (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nightlife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nightlife worth watching?
Nightlife holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nightlife?
Nightlife stars Ben Cross, Maryam d'Abo, Keith Szarabajka, Camille Saviola and Jesse Corti.
When was Nightlife released?
Nightlife was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.