Next month, for the first time, you can bring Jimmy Huston’s 1987 comedy horror My Best Friend is a Vampire home to your physical media shelves, as Lionsgate are bringing the lovable cult classic to Blu-ray and digital on July 25.
Starring Robert Sean Leonard (Dead Poets Society), Renรฉ Murat Auberjonois (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), David Warner (The Omen) and Oscar winner Kathy Bates (Misery), My Best Friend is a Vampire is fondly remembered for its themes of sexuality, gender, prejudice and growing up. The official press release gives us the plot low-down for those who haven’t seen the film:
Return to Milton High School in this beloved ’80s teen comedy now available on Blu-ray for the first time. Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello (Leonard) goes on a hot date, he finds he canโt stand garlic and canโt see his reflection in mirrors, but he can make a delicious raw-steak shake. As maniacย vampireย hunter Professor McCarthy (Warner) stakes him out, Jeremy just wants to pursue his high school crush.
And of course no physical release would be complete without its special features, which are listed as follows:
- Audio Commentary with Director Jimmy Huston and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
- โA Most Alternative LifestyleโโA Conversation with Writer & Associate Producer Tab Murphy and Production Executive Ken Aguado๏ท
- โGabbing with GrimsdykeโโAn Interview with Actor Paul Willson
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- Still Gallery
And just check out this brand new, gloriously ’80s artwork that adorns the case:
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You can pre-order your copy of My Best Friend is a Vampire here.
