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The Little Vampire (PG, 2000)

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Dark movie may frighten some kids.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this movie includes dead bodies, stakes through the heart, a child locked in a crypt, a dead mouse, vampire cows, references to the undead, and a generally ghoulish atmosphere. Some kids, especially fans of the book, will love this stuff, but others will be upset by it. In addition, there are characters in peril, schoolyard fights with bullies, and a brief adult fistfight.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence & scariness: Brief fistfights. Child stuck in crypt, dead bodies, decay, vampires.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Mild language
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about what we do when we get scared. Tony pretends to be a vampire, which is one way to be less scared by them. And once he sees that Rudolph needs his help, he is not afraid anymore. Talk to kids about the bullies at school, and any experiences they may have had with bullies. Do they think that Tony becomes a bully in the movie?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Unhappy about moving from San Diego to Scotland so his father can build a golf course for Lord McAshton (John Wood), young Tony (Jonathan Lipnicki) begins having creepy dreams about vampires – but no one believes him when he says that they are real. One night, Randolph the vampire flies into Tony's room and tells Tony that the vampires want to be human again, but first they must escape the vampire killer who is after them and find a missing amulet before a comet arrives. Tony helps Rudolph find cows so he can suck their blood, and it turns out that a vampire is a handy friend when it comes to dealing with school bullies. The pair is in for some frightfully wild adventures, but everything ends on a positive note.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
On one hand, this is an imaginative and exciting story, based on a popular series of children's books. On the other hand, the subject matter is vampires who suck blood out of cows. So parents should be very cautious about watching this movie with younger kids. The production design is outstanding, and Richard E. Grant and Alice Krige as Rudolph's vampire parents are first rate.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Warner Bros.
Director: Ulrich Edel
Cast: Jim Carter, Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant
Genre: Fantasy
Run time: 95 minutes
Theatrical release: October 27, 2000
DVD release: March 6, 2001
MPAA Rating: PG
MPAA explanation: some mild peril.
This review was written by Nell Minow
 
 

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Jesuslovesyouandme
kid, 10 years old
7
 
Awesome!
It is a great movie about a little kid who moves to Scotland and is being slightly bullied. Then he discovers a vampire, named Rudolph. They become friends and then Rudolph and his family turn back to normal people, and happily ever after. My mom and I have been watching this every Halloween for about 8 years. It's great!
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836crab
kid, 12 years old
5
 
i was 5 when i watched the movie and i was really afraid to go to bed that night
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Aamish Mon
parent of 18 year old
7
 
Vampire Kid
My friend Uzar showed me its very cool movie its for under 7 to its cool movie i like it because umm i just like it i cant explain sorry but you should see it its justhow i like it go to youtube vampire kid . com and if you wanna answer me go to Aamish23@yahoo* yahoo its my favorite webpage so i think you will like it to its so cool i cant stop talking about so will you go please suscribe the movie please? please please please please? if you dont its okay for me but if you do great.
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Miss Gabby Baby
teen, 13 years old
9
 
good kids book
Its grate for kids
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movie fan141999
kid, 12 years old
9
 
O.K.
it dos not look real at all. >>>>>>aaaaaaaaaa<<<<<<<<<
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movies...kool
kid, 13 years old
5
 
Very bad movie, do not bother
When I was very young, i loved it. But now it is a very bad movie. Young children may like it but you won't. anyone 9 and up will dislike it.
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musicfan789
teen, 14 years old
7
 
cute movie
it was a cute little vampire movie but it is a little scary for little children!
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Decent Guy
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Lots of fun! Well worth a try.
My 3 kids (5-11) love this movie and get a huge kick out of the Vampire livestock. Its a darling movie with a cute story.
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