This movie, “Love at First Bite,” reimagines the Dracula story with George Hamilton as the titular character. Forced out of his castle by Romanian authorities, Dracula and Renfield (Arte Johnson) travel to New York City where he intends to meet a model who has become the object of his affection (Susan Saint James). Richard Benjamin portrays her therapist, while Dick Shawn plays an officer investigating strange occurrences. Released in 1979, “Love at First Bite” is a send-up of classic vampire films and was, for a brief period, American International Pictures’ highest-grossing film before being surpassed by "The Amityville Horror." The picture significantly boosted Hamilton's career and remains his most financially successful project. Fans of other monster movie parodies like “The Vampire Happening” (1971) and “Young Frankenstein” (1974) will likely find something to enjoy here. It places Dracula in a contemporary urban setting, exploiting the premise for comedic effect. While it doesn't elicit constant bursts of laughter, it delivers consistent amusement—a gentle kind of chuckle or wry reaction. The film also features appearances from several well-known personalities of the era. Some have criticized the movie as “racist,” but its humor seems to target people regardless of their background or financial situation. For example, the opening scenes satirize Romanian Communists and then portray superstitious rural residents, all portrayed by white actors. The film’s running time is one hour and thirty-six minutes; it was filmed in Manhattan and at The Langham Apartments in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-

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