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El Conde

Seen it?

2023 | 111 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Fright Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After living for over two centuries, Augusto Pinochet is a vampire ready to die… but the vultures around him won't let him go without one last bite.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Golden Osella for Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 more Venice award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 67K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pablo Larraín

  • Jaime VadellEl Conde
  • Gloria MünchmeyerLucia
  • Alfredo CastroFyodor
  • Paula LuchsingerCarmencita
  • Stella GonetMargaret
  • Catalina GuerraLuciana
  • Amparo NogueraMercedes
  • Antonia ZegersJacinta
  • Marcial TagleAníbal
  • Diego MuñozManuel