![]() Love at First Bite was released during a weird time for movie comedies. Dick Shawn ( The Producers) is particularly fun as Lieutenant Ferguson, a cop trying to understand these shenanigans, and quirky character actor Michael Pataki ( Graduation Day) turns up briefly as a gangster. Sherman Hemsley and his The Jeffersons co-star Isabel Sanford appear as a reverend and a judge, respectively. Arte Johnson ( Evil Toons) brings a particular style of comic timing to the role of Renfield, a character that actually benefits from over-the-top interpretation. His best scenes find him paired with Hamilton, whose Dracula is also socially awkward. Jeffrey Rosenberg, a man out of his league with both women and vampires. Richard Benjamin ( Saturday the 14th) is a lot of fun here as Dr. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA LOVE AT FIRST BITE HOW TOSusan Saint James ( How to Beat the High Co$t of Living) is particularly engaging as Cindy, the fast-paced modern woman who has Dracula smitten. His comic timing and ability to keep a straight face in ludicrous situations are impressive and he treats the material seriously, which really works. George Hamilton ( Zorro, the Gay Blade) is both sexy and funny as the fish-out-of-water version of Dracula. Hindering the count's intentions of securing Cindy as a bride is her ex-boyfriend/ therapist Jeffrey, who also happens to be a descendent of Dracula's legendary nemesis, Van Helsing. Fashion model Cindy Sondheim is the object of the count's obsession and he goes out of his way to spend time with her. His trusty familiar, Renfield, navigates the particulars of air travel and hotel accommodations, but is at a loss when it comes to women and modern lifestyles. Unfortunately, Dracula is not ready for the social challenges of the twentieth century and is subjected to countless indignities as he makes his way through the Big Apple. When Count Dracula's castle and property are seized by Transylvanian bureaucrats, he has no choice but to seek new lodging, and so heeds the siren call of Lady Liberty. ![]()
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