Vampyr (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1932, Vampyr is a fantasy and horror film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. Traveler Allan Gray arrives in the village of Courtempierre and takes lodgings in a small inn. Gray has a great interest in the supernatural, particularly vampires. He's barely settled in when he feels a sinister force descending upon him. In the night an old man enters his room to tell him 'she must not die'. One of the old man's daughters, Leone, has been bitten by a vampire. In order to break the curse, Gray and Leone's sister Gisele must find the original vampire and drive a stake through her heart.

Who’s in it. Vampyr stars Nicolas de Gunzburg as Allan Grey, Maurice Schutz as The Lord of the Manor, Rena Mandel as Giséle and Sybille Schmitz as Léone, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Vampyr has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampyr page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vampyr tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vampyr (1932)?
In US, Vampyr is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Vampyr worth watching?
Vampyr holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Vampyr?
Vampyr stars Nicolas de Gunzburg, Maurice Schutz, Rena Mandel, Sybille Schmitz and Jan Hieronimko.
When was Vampyr released?
Vampyr was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.