Once Bitten

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Once Bitten

PG-13

Released Nov 15, 1985

1h 33m

Comedy

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A centuries-old vampire, the countess (Lauren Hutton) has kept her youthful look by drinking the blood of male virgins. Since she finds this prey challenging to come by, she is thrilled when she meets young Mark Kendall (Jim Carrey), who wants to lose his virginity, yet has a reluctant girlfriend, Robin (Karen Kopins). After luring Mark away from a club, the countess drinks his blood, but the hapless guy isn't sure what has happened until he starts exhibiting unusual symptoms.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

That eighties guilty pleasure I go back to again and again for a good chuckle.

Oct 13, 2014

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 0/5

Aug 11, 2005

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MaryAnn Johanson

Flick Filosopher

[I]ckily wrong and disturbing...

Nov 2, 2004

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Greg Maki

Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

Rated: 1/5

Jan 18, 2004

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Dan Fazio

Citysearch

Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2003

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SkyRo P

"Once Bitten" is a film featuring Jim Carrey from 1985, showcasing his early comedic talents. It’s interesting to see the corniness and quirky antics that he brought to the screen even back then, which laid the groundwork for his later, more developed performances. However, the film itself is undeniably cheesy, with dialogue that often feels over-the-top and somewhat disjointed. The script seems to miss the mark in several areas, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. The sheer level of corniness can be overwhelming, leaving viewers struggling to connect with what’s happening on screen. The plot revolves around a female vampire who must bite the inner thigh of a virgin to sustain her life. While this premise may have seemed fitting for the 80s, it doesn't translate well to modern sensibilities. The idea of a centuries-old woman preying on a teenage boy feels particularly uncomfortable now, making certain scenes off-putting. Overall, while "Once Bitten" offers a nostalgic glimpse into Jim Carrey's early career, it doesn't hold up well by today’s standards, and the humor often feels outdated and problematic.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Erik B

Very cheesy, as you might expect from a 1985 movie. Jim Carrey doesn't really do much to differentiate himself in this role, unlike Earth Girls are Easy, where you can really see his style shine through. Fun, but ultimately not worth multiple watches.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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thiago s

Filme ruim, o roteiro é horrível, nem o jim carrey salva o filme, o filme tem cenas ruins e no final, a mulher que tirou a virgindade do jim carrey era uma vampira e tinhas ajudantes para pegar o corpo do jim carrey que plot horrível do caralho.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Tim M

Once Bitten, viewers will want to shy away from this flaccid vampire comedy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Guy P

Great movie to watch. Jim Carrey was funny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/23

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Eddie M

I thought it was pretty funny..was just cool to see Jim Carrey being himself so early on in his career.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Howard Storm

Director

Lauren Hutton

Countess

Cleavon Little

Sebastian

Karen Kopins

Robin Pierce

Jim Carrey

Mark Kendall

Thomas Ballatore

Jamie

Once Bitten: Official Clip - After That Virgin!

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Vampire Research

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Vampire's Dream

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Rescuing Robin

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Mark Finally Scores

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Mark's Sexual Failures

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - I'm a Day Person

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Laundromat Ladies

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - No Reflection

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Once Bitten: Official Clip - Mark Hisses at Kids

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Synopsis

A centuries-old vampire, the countess (Lauren Hutton) has kept her youthful look by drinking the blood of male virgins. Since she finds this prey challenging to come by, she is thrilled when she meets young Mark Kendall (Jim Carrey), who wants to lose his virginity, yet has a reluctant girlfriend, Robin (Karen Kopins). After luring Mark away from a club, the countess drinks his blood, but the hapless guy isn't sure what has happened until he starts exhibiting unusual symptoms.

Director: Howard Storm
Producer: Dimitri Villard, Robert Wald, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Frank Hildebrand
Screenwriter: David Hines, Jeffrey Hause, Jonathan Roberts
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Night Life Inc.
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.9M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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