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      Rockula

      PG-13 Released Feb 23, 1990 1h 31m Musical List
      Reviews 50% 100+ Ratings Audience Score Ralph (Dean Cameron) is a sexually frustrated vampire who suffers from a peculiar curse. He's condemned for eternity to watch his one true love, Mona (Tawny Fere), be murdered by a ham bone. Now it's 1990, and Ralph is determined to break the cycle of reincarnation and death. But, before he can think about saving Mona's life, his first order of business is winning her affections. He does that by starting Rockula -- a rock band that's sure to stake a claim on her heart. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Audience Member "My nine iron is an extension of my penis." A real stinker, even amongst the glut of mediocre vampire movies of the era ("Vamp", "Vampire's Kiss", "Once Bitten", "My Best Friend is a Vampire". "Innocent Blood", "Near Dark", "The Lost Boys", "Transylvania 6-5000", etc). A vampire born in the time of Napoleon, though living in the modern era, must stop his recurring trauma of watching his love die every 22 years, so he decides to try to woo her by forming a band. His whore of a mother tries convincing them to get hitched. This is a horror/musical and unfortunately the music is terribly horrible. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie. I love to watch it around Halloween even though it is not all that scary. Great music and dancing, almost a musical. A tiny bit like Rocky Horror. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member This is single handedly the greatest movie I have ever seen. Romantic tropes? Check. An amazing attractive main character? Check. A love story better than the greatest love story you can think of while reading this? You got it! Real talk I freaking love this movie. Its cheesy and campy and I love it. If you are looking for a good vampire romance, watch this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member From writer/director Luca Bercovici, the man behind "Ghoulies" and "The Granny," comes another oddball horror/comedy. Dean Cameron, best remembered from the underrated 80s teen comedy "Summer School" as Chainsaw, plays an ancient vampire cursed to watch his lady love be reborn and then killed again and again every hundred years. This curse happened after Cameron stood by and did nothing the first time she was killed. Now in modern day 1990, Cameron has determined this time around is his last chance to save her. In order to gain her trust, he decides he must first become a rock star (perfect sense, right?). Rockula is then born, becoming a wildly popular act, and he then goes on to battle with the forces of evil, which includes sleazy businessman (and real-life 80s rocker) Thomas "She Blinded Me With Science" Dolby. The story is dumb and predictable, but then again, what romcom isn't? The film is greatly helped by it's likable cast, which besides a solid performance from Cameron includes mostly a likable cast of unknowns who all do quite well, but also small supporting parts for Toni Basil, Bo Diddley, Susan Tyrell, and future musical choreographer and director Adam Shankman playing a driver. It also helps that watching the film now provides quite a bit of late 80s nostalgia, which always goes a long way for me. I'd probably have been harder on this film back in the day, but now it's 80s hair, music, and fashion are all quite entertaining in and of themselves. Overall, "Rockula" is far from being a classic 80s musical or romcom, but it's watchable and makes no pretensions of taking itself too seriously. FUN FACT: This film was the second feature film by cinematographer John Schwartzman (half-brother to Jason Schwartzman, stepson of Talia Shire, and nephew of Francis Ford Coppola), who'd later go on to earn an Oscar nomination and work on major films such as "Jurassic World," "The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Rock," and "Seabiscuit." Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member You have to love these cheesy movies like I do. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member What an incredibly goofy little movie. Some of it is a little too corny, but it's bizarre enough, and charming enough to give it a go. The songs are super cheesy, but a couple of them are pretty fun. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/10/18 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Paul Kanieski KSQD Community Radio All of the songs are surprisingly catchy, especially the one sung by Ralph’s sexy mom, performed by dancer and choreographer extraordinaire Toni Basil who’s clearly having a blast and absolutely sizzles in every scene she’s in. Jul 25, 2023 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene If you love weird things (or if you're weird about things that are lovable), Rockula is going to change your world. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Sep 29, 2005 Full Review Michael Szymanski Hollywood.com Rated: 2/5 Sep 8, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Ralph (Dean Cameron) is a sexually frustrated vampire who suffers from a peculiar curse. He's condemned for eternity to watch his one true love, Mona (Tawny Fere), be murdered by a ham bone. Now it's 1990, and Ralph is determined to break the cycle of reincarnation and death. But, before he can think about saving Mona's life, his first order of business is winning her affections. He does that by starting Rockula -- a rock band that's sure to stake a claim on her heart.
      Director
      Luca Bercovici, Jefery Levy
      Producer
      Ovidio G. Assonitis, Yoram Globus, Christopher Pearce
      Screenwriter
      Luca Bercovici, Jefery Levy, Christopher Verwiel
      Production Co
      Cannon Pictures Inc.
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Musical
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 23, 1990, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 17, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 31m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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