"Eddie Murphy is a vampire in Brooklyn, but the scariest thing here isn’t the fangs—it’s the script."

Episode Description

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman explore Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Wes Craven’s attempt at blending gothic horror with Eddie Murphy’s comedic chops. From Murphy’s multi-character flexing to Angela Bassett’s underrated performance, they discuss the film’s awkward tonal shifts, questionable wig choices, and the baffling legacy of one of horror’s strangest hybrids. Is this a misunderstood masterpiece or just a missed opportunity? You decide.

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Film Synopsis

Maximillian (Eddie Murphy), the last vampire on Earth, arrives in Brooklyn to find a mate and secure his bloodline. He targets Detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett), who is unaware of her half-vampire heritage, while enlisting a bumbling ghoul, Julius (Kadeem Hardison), as his sidekick. As the body count rises and the wigs get wilder, Maximillian’s seduction plans clash with Rita’s fight to hold on to her humanity.

Episode Highlights

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