The Little Vampire
Encyclopedia
The film version of the story was released in 2000 and stars Jonathan Lipnicki
, Richard E. Grant
, Jim Carter, and Alice Krige
.
) is an only child whose family has moved to Scotland
from California
. In the new country, he has no friends, and he is picked on and beaten up by bullies at school, who happen to be the grandsons of his father's boss. It seems as though he is destined to suffer through his first year at the new school. However, he starts having recurring nightmare
s about vampires.
Life starts to get very interesting for Tony when he meets a young vampire named Rudolph (Rollo Weeks
), who soon becomes his best friend. Rudolph has a sister, Anna (Anna Popplewell
), who develops a crush on Tony, and a brother, Gregory (Dean Cook
). Rudolph's family has been looking for a mystical stone to turn them human, but an evil vampire hunter named Rookery (Jim Carter) wants the stone to send all vampires down to the Underworld. A battle ensues on a cliff with Tony, his parents, Rudolph's family and other vampires versus Rookery. Rookery is shoved off the cliff to his death by Tony's father, Bob (Tommy Hinkley
), and Tony turns all the vampires back to being human. Tony later reunites with the human Rudolph and Anna. At first they had not recognized him, but then Tony performs the mystical "whistle," which Anna had taught him earlier. Rudolph and Anna's family (who also have turned into humans) moved into a house near the Halloween Festival, which Tony and his parents attend.
giving it a 55% rating.
.
Jonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan William Lipnicki is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire, and Like Mike.- Personal life :...
, Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant is a Swaziland-born British actor, screenwriter and director. His most notable role came in the film Withnail and I. He holds dual British and Swazi citizenship.-Early life:...
, Jim Carter, and Alice Krige
Alice Krige
Alice Maud Krige is a South African actress. Her first feature film role was as the Gilbert and Sullivan singer Sybil Gordon in the 1981 Academy Award-winning film Chariots of Fire...
.
Plot
Tony Thompson (Jonathan LipnickiJonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan William Lipnicki is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire, and Like Mike.- Personal life :...
) is an only child whose family has moved to Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
from California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. In the new country, he has no friends, and he is picked on and beaten up by bullies at school, who happen to be the grandsons of his father's boss. It seems as though he is destined to suffer through his first year at the new school. However, he starts having recurring nightmare
Nightmare
A nightmare is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong negative emotional response from the mind, typically fear or horror, but also despair, anxiety and great sadness. The dream may contain situations of danger, discomfort, psychological or physical terror...
s about vampires.
Life starts to get very interesting for Tony when he meets a young vampire named Rudolph (Rollo Weeks
Rollo Weeks
Rollo Weeks is a British actor, the son of Robin and Susan Weeks, and the brother of Honeysuckle Weeks and Perdita Weeks, both actresses. His name means "famous wolf".-Acting:...
), who soon becomes his best friend. Rudolph has a sister, Anna (Anna Popplewell
Anna Popplewell
Anna Katherine Popplewell is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series since 2005.-Early life:...
), who develops a crush on Tony, and a brother, Gregory (Dean Cook
Dean Cook
Dean Cook is a British actor, best known for playing Ashley Thompson on the sitcom Time Gentlemen Please, and for his appearance in the 2000 children's fantasy adventure, The Little Vampire. He also appeared in The Adventures of Pinocchio as "Boy with Red Basketball".-Career:Cook began his acting...
). Rudolph's family has been looking for a mystical stone to turn them human, but an evil vampire hunter named Rookery (Jim Carter) wants the stone to send all vampires down to the Underworld. A battle ensues on a cliff with Tony, his parents, Rudolph's family and other vampires versus Rookery. Rookery is shoved off the cliff to his death by Tony's father, Bob (Tommy Hinkley
Tommy Hinkley
-Life and career:Hinkley's on-screen career now spans more than 20 years, and since the beginning it has been supplemented by a heavy dose of television guest roles, and periodic regular turns on TV series, including the short-lived Showtime series Hard Knocks, that also featured Bill Maher...
), and Tony turns all the vampires back to being human. Tony later reunites with the human Rudolph and Anna. At first they had not recognized him, but then Tony performs the mystical "whistle," which Anna had taught him earlier. Rudolph and Anna's family (who also have turned into humans) moved into a house near the Halloween Festival, which Tony and his parents attend.
Cast
- Jonathan LipnickiJonathan LipnickiJonathan William Lipnicki is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire, and Like Mike.- Personal life :...
as Tony Thompson - Richard E. GrantRichard E. GrantRichard E. Grant is a Swaziland-born British actor, screenwriter and director. His most notable role came in the film Withnail and I. He holds dual British and Swazi citizenship.-Early life:...
as Frederick Sackville-Bagg - Jim Carter as Rookery
- Alice KrigeAlice KrigeAlice Maud Krige is a South African actress. Her first feature film role was as the Gilbert and Sullivan singer Sybil Gordon in the 1981 Academy Award-winning film Chariots of Fire...
as Freda Sackville-Bagg - Rollo WeeksRollo WeeksRollo Weeks is a British actor, the son of Robin and Susan Weeks, and the brother of Honeysuckle Weeks and Perdita Weeks, both actresses. His name means "famous wolf".-Acting:...
as Rudolph Sackville-Bagg - Dean CookDean CookDean Cook is a British actor, best known for playing Ashley Thompson on the sitcom Time Gentlemen Please, and for his appearance in the 2000 children's fantasy adventure, The Little Vampire. He also appeared in The Adventures of Pinocchio as "Boy with Red Basketball".-Career:Cook began his acting...
as Gregory Sackville-Bagg - Anna PopplewellAnna PopplewellAnna Katherine Popplewell is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia film series since 2005.-Early life:...
as Anna Sackville-Bagg - Pamela GidleyPamela GidleyPamela Catherine Gidley is an American actress and model.-Early life:Gidley was born in Methuen, Massachusetts but was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire and the youngest of the family with four older brothers...
as Dottie Thompson - Tommy HinkleyTommy Hinkley-Life and career:Hinkley's on-screen career now spans more than 20 years, and since the beginning it has been supplemented by a heavy dose of television guest roles, and periodic regular turns on TV series, including the short-lived Showtime series Hard Knocks, that also featured Bill Maher...
as Bob Thompson - John WoodJohn Wood (English actor)John Wood, CBE was an English actor.-Biography:Wood was born in Derbyshire and studied law at Jesus College, Oxford where he was president of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. Changing to drama, Wood became known as a stage actor, appearing in numerous West End productions as well as on...
as Lord McAshton - Jake D'ArcyJake D'ArcyJake D'Arcy is a Scottish actor best known for playing "Pete the Jakey" on Scottish comedy show Still Game.In a career stretching from the early 1970s, D'Arcy has had roles in both television and the cinema. He has appeared in TV dramas and films such as Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Adam Smith, Gregory's...
as Father McClaughlin
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics with Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance...
giving it a 55% rating.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was released on October 17, 2000 by New Line RecordsNew Line Records
WaterTower Music is an American record label owned by Time Warner and operates as a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Founded to release movie soundtracks, the label has grown beyond this initial purpose and has built a roster of indie rock acts such as The Sounds, OFFICE, Robbers on High...
.
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