The Vampire Happening (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, The Vampire Happening is a comedy and horror film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 102 minutes. “The Adult Vampire Sex Comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American actress inherits a castle in Transylvania. What she doesn't know is that her ancestor, the Baroness Catali, was in actuality a vampire countess, and emerges from her tomb to ravage the nearby village and Catholic seminary.
Who’s in it. The Vampire Happening stars Pia Degermark as Betty Williams / Clarimonde, Thomas Hunter as Jens Larsen, Yvor Murillo as Josef and Ferdy Mayne as Count Dracula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Vampire Happening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vampire Happening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vampire Happening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vampire Happening (1971)?
- In US, The Vampire Happening is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vampire Happening worth watching?
- The Vampire Happening holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vampire Happening?
- The Vampire Happening stars Pia Degermark, Thomas Hunter, Yvor Murillo, Ferdy Mayne and Joachim Kemmer.
- When was The Vampire Happening released?
- The Vampire Happening was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.