Subspecies
Seen it?1991 | 84 min | Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Nosferatu or Hokum, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Three students get caught in the struggle between a good vampire and his evil brother in the Transylvanian mountains.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Nicolaou
- Anders HoveRadu Vladislas
- Angus ScrimmKing Vladislav
- Laura Mae TateMichelle
- Irina MovilăMara
- Michelle McBrideLillian
- Ivan J. RadoKarl
- Mara GrigoreRosa
- Adrian VâlcuIan
- Michael WatsonStefan Vladislas
- Lili DumitrescuOld Crone