Title: Once Bitten
Year: 1985
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Romance
Rating: 5.77
Cast: Jim Carrey, Lauren Hutton, Karen Kopins, Cleavon Little, Thomas Ballatore
Description: A surprisingly sharp fang sinks into the 80s landscape: 'Once Bitten,' a vampire comedy that transcends its era's limitations. Forget the usual gothic gloom; this film injects a playful, almost subversive energy into the undead trope. Lauren Hutton's wry performance as Countess Mircalla is a delicious subversion of the seductive vampire archetype, her humor both dry and biting. The film cleverly utilizes its comedic elements not just for laughs, but to explore themes of societal expectations and the search for genuine connection, even—or perhaps especially—for creatures of the night. While occasionally relying on the predictable tropes of its genre, 'Once Bitten' ultimately offers a witty and surprisingly poignant reflection on loneliness and the enduring power of human desire. A cult classic deserving of rediscovery.