Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)

Directed by

Rudy De Luca

Genre

comedy horror, vampire film

Country

Yugoslavia, United States

Runtime

1h 33m

Rated

PG

Rating

5.3 of 10 from 165 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two tabloid reporters go to modern-day Transylvania to investigate reported sightings of Frankenstein. They meet a mummy, a werewolf, and a vampire, each with a comical surprise.

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What happens

Transylvania 6-5000 is a 1985 horror comedy film about two tabloid reporters who travel to modern-day Transylvania to uncover the truth behind Frankenstein sightings. Along the way, they encounter other horror film staples—a mummy, a werewolf, and a vampire—each with a twist. Written and directed by Rudy De Luca, the film stars Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr., Joseph Bologna, and Geena Davis. Other notable cast members include Michael Richards, Carol Kane, Teresa Ganzel, John Byner, and Jeffrey Jones. It is an American and Yugoslav co-production. The title is a pun on "Pennsylvania 6-5000", a song made famous by Glenn Miller. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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