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The Vampire Family (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1990, The Vampire Family is a horror film directed by Igor Shavlak, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. A newspaper sends a young reporter into the Russian countryside to make a nice, sensationalist yarn out of some strange stories going around. Once in the countryside, Igor is accommodated by a peasant family living in the middle of nowhere close to a ruined church. The family is convinced that their dead patriarch will return from the dead as a blood-drinking fiend exactly nine and a half days after his demise.

Who’s in it. The Vampire Family stars Igor Shavlak, Elena Karadzhova, Yuri Katin-Yartsev and Nikolay Kochegarov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Vampire Family 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 The Vampire Family page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Vampire Family tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Vampire Family (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vampire Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Vampire Family worth watching?
The Vampire Family 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 The Vampire Family?
The Vampire Family stars Igor Shavlak, Elena Karadzhova, Yuri Katin-Yartsev, Nikolay Kochegarov and Ivan Shchyogolev.
When was The Vampire Family released?
The Vampire Family was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.