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Heartstopper

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
170
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Kevin Kindlin in Heartstopper (1989)
Horror

A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out t... Read allA physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out to be a serial killer who also wants to be a vampire.A physician who was hanged during the American Revolution for being a vampire is resurrected. He confesses his crimes to a priest, but starts to kill again. His modern descendant turns out to be a serial killer who also wants to be a vampire.

  • Director
    • John A. Russo
  • Writer
    • John A. Russo
  • Stars
    • Kevin Kindlin
    • Moon Unit Zappa
    • Tom Savini
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    170
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John A. Russo
    • Writer
      • John A. Russo
    • Stars
      • Kevin Kindlin
      • Moon Unit Zappa
      • Tom Savini
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Kevin Kindlin
    • Benjamin Latham
    Moon Unit Zappa
    Moon Unit Zappa
    • Lenora Clayton
    • (as Moon Zappa)
    Tom Savini
    Tom Savini
    • Lt. Ron Vargo
    John Hall
    • Jacob…
    Tommy Lafitte
    • Coroner
    • (as Tommy LaFitte)
    Maria Barney
    • Patience
    Greg Besnak
    • Garth
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams
    • Jorell
    Paul Stockhausen
    • Mountain
    John C. Wanamaker
    • Elijah
    William Duncan
    • Father Ed
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Dr. Lubbock
    Louis J. Grippo
    • Colonial Judge
    • (as Lou Grippo)
    Ken Reid
    • Constable Farley
    Bill Dalzell
    • Isaac Morse
    • (as Bill Dalzell III)
    Bud Mellot
    • Colonial Priest
    • (as Bud Mellott)
    Chuck Aber
    Chuck Aber
    • Newscaster
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    Maggie Stewart
    • Newscaster
    • Director
      • John A. Russo
    • Writer
      • John A. Russo
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    6HumanoidOfFlesh

    Mildly interesting vampire flick from the director of "Midnight".

    "Heartstopper" was directed by John A.Russo and is based on his own written novel "The Awakening".The plot is simple:a young doctor named Benjamin Latham condemned and put to death as a warlock in 1776,is back from the dead in present day Pittsburgh as a fangless vampire who's saliva is a deadly poison and who can walk only during the daylight hours.He meets up with museum curator Moon Zappa,falls in love with her and comes across a copycat serial killer who also seems to have the same vampiric affliction and dispatches women in a style similar to Latham's.The premise of "Heartstopper" is actually pretty unique and original,but the film is surprisingly dull and uninteresting.The cinematography is grainy,the acting is decent and the heavy metal soundtrack adds a raw edge to the urban atmosphere.Give it a look,but "Midnight" is a much better film.7 out of 10.

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    • Trivia
      Based on the book "The Awakening" by author/director John A. Russo. This was also the working title used for the movie until it was changed to Heartstopper.
    • Quotes

      Benjamin Latham: Look! I have no navel! I am a freak!

      Dr. Lubbock: My God.

    • Connections
      Featured in Horror Rock (1989)

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1989 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Craving
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Heartstopper Productions
      • Thinker Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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