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

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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

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Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2003

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Amy K

OK so..... I dont understand all the green tomatoes. I grew up watching this film when I think of my childhood n the 80s n 90s this is one of the things I think of! A good 80s comedy. And with Jim Carrey n Lauren Hutton I mean come on!! Yea its alil cheesy but thats what was great about movies made back then. I mean come on a hundred yr old vampire that needs a virgin to stay young..the halloween dance was always my favorite part!! Really tho give it a watch!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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robert f

The only great part about this flick, was Lauren Hutton.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Stephen C

A failure in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $10,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Nick O

The fact that it took Jim Carrey almost an entire decade after this movie to blowup to comedy superstar status blows my mind. He absolutely kills in this hilariously out to lunch vampiro-sex com!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Tomato T

Absolute must see! The movie manages to capture 80s America vividly and yet holds a deep philosophical meaning within. The unfolding plot starts intriguingly with a chaotic and yet clear outline whilst moving on, the movie is induced with a sense of creepiness and yet displays a lot of humoristic intensity. But I haven’t even started talking about the best part, which is, decidedly, Sebastian. Some people might say he is only a goofy side character, but the whole time, I was only thinking about him. The amount of times he LITERALLY came out of the closet was astounding but I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. Concluding this review, I truly enjoyed the movie. My personal takeaway from it is that every person should have a Sebastian in their life and I really think the makers of this film should think about a sequel, dealing with Sebastian’s quarrels in life, albeit they might be dead idk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Carla T

Wonderful Movie, I loved the deep meaning behind it, Sebastian is a queen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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Howard Storm

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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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