Heartstopper (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, Heartstopper is a horror film directed by John A. Russo, running about 90 minutes. “An ancient evil awakens with a deep hunger” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out to be a serial killer who also wants to be a vampire.
Who’s in it. Heartstopper stars Kevin Kindlin as Benjamin Latham, Moon Unit Zappa as Lenora Clayton, Tom Savini as Lt. Ron Vargo and Michael J. Pollard as Dr. Lubbock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Heartstopper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartstopper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartstopper tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartstopper (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartstopper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartstopper worth watching?
- Heartstopper holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartstopper?
- Heartstopper stars Kevin Kindlin, Moon Unit Zappa, Tom Savini, Michael J. Pollard and John Hall.
- When was Heartstopper released?
- Heartstopper was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.