Transylvania Twist (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Transylvania Twist is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 90 minutes. “You'll Laugh All The Way To The Blood Bank!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The nephew of a librarian must go collect a 200 year old book, "The Book of Ulthar." that should have never been checked out by the Evil Count Orlock cause one of the spells in it could bring about the end of the world. During his trip to the castle, he meets Marissa, a gorgeous rock star and heir to the castle's fortune. There they must confront the only other heir to the fortune and the book, Uncle Byron; and Uncle Byron and his 3 adopted nieces all have very, very, very broad smile.
Who’s in it. Transylvania Twist stars Robert Vaughn as Lord Byron Orlock, Teri Copley as Marissa Orlock, Teri Copley as Marissa Orlock and Steve Altman as Dexter Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Transylvania Twist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transylvania Twist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transylvania Twist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transylvania Twist (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transylvania Twist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transylvania Twist worth watching?
- Transylvania Twist holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transylvania Twist?
- Transylvania Twist stars Robert Vaughn, Teri Copley, Teri Copley, Steve Altman and Ace Mask.
- When was Transylvania Twist released?
- Transylvania Twist was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.