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My Son the Vampire

  1952   2.3 stars 74 mins Classics Rated: NR

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Synopsis

Von Housen (Bela Lugosi) is a vampire with a nefarious plot to take over the world with the help of an evil robot. Unfortunately for him, the robot was accidentally shipped to the bumbling scullery maid, Mother Riley (Arthur Lucan). When the robot returns to Housen with Riley in tow, the blood sucker's troubles really begin. This classic slapstick comedy from John Gilling is the last film in Britain's hilarious "Mother Riley" series.

Directed By

John Gilling

Formats Available

• DVD
• Instant Watch : until 01-May-2010

All Genres

Classic Comedies, Classics, Foreign Countries, Foreign Regions, Slapstick, United Kingdom, and Vampires

Most Helpful Reviews

MattyMatt:

Ouch. While Bela Lugosi is charming as always, this wanna-be comedy can barely sputter along under its own power. Arthur Luncan is a particular liability as an elderly maiden; his dialogue is uninspired, his sight gags heavy-handed, and his comedic timing frantic yet insufficient. Mr. Luncan is way out of his league with his sub-Benny-Hill antics - you simply can't out-camp Mr. Lugosi. The plot is satisfying enough: a bunch of pleasant nonsense about robots and vampires and kidnapped young women. There are a few scenes that are memorable simply for their outlandish silliness: a sleepwalking maid, a laser beam that makes everyone switch seats, and a pompus drunken aristocrat provide enjoyable diversions from Luncan's wide-eyed camera-hogging. Best of all is Bela Lugosi moaning, "Have I gone mad? Where is my robot? My beautiful robot?" That one shot alone makes this rental worthwhile. Put it on while you're making dinner, doing your workout, or engaged in some otherwise distracting activity; this is a movie best enjoyed in brief, infrequent glances.