The Vampire (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, The Vampire is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Paul Landres, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A small town doctor mistakenly ingests an experimental drug made from the blood of vampire bats which transforms the kindly medic into a bloodthirsty monster.
Who’s in it. The Vampire stars John Beal as Dr. Paul Beecher, Coleen Gray as Carol Butler, Kenneth Tobey as Buck Donnelly and Lydia Reed as Betsy Beecher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vampire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vampire (1957)?
- In US, The Vampire is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vampire worth watching?
- The Vampire holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vampire?
- The Vampire stars John Beal, Coleen Gray, Kenneth Tobey, Lydia Reed and Dabbs Greer.
- When was The Vampire released?
- The Vampire was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.