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A vampire on the subway who just wants a buddy? 90s horror at its weirdest.
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Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996)

Subway gothMonster kid wish fulfillmentVHS nostalgia

Overview

FantasyHorrorTV Movie

A teen obsessed with horror films befriends a vampire who leads him to a whole coven of vampires that hide beneath the New York subways.

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new york citysubwayvampire

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ron Silver giving 110% to vampire daddy energy.

Production

Subway sets that scream 'we had three locations max.'

Practical Effects

Charming cheapo fangs and cape budget aesthetics.

Best for:Friends: Irony-forward group watch with snacks and side-eye.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while half-watching.·Rewatch: Only if you grew up on it and need the hit.
Stephen Williams

Director

Stephen Williams

ReleasedOct 27, 1996
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Showtime Networks
Hallmark Entertainment

Top Cast

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Valentine

Chauncey Leopardi

Chauncey Leopardi

Zach

Tony T. Johnson

Tony T. Johnson

J. T

Sherry Miller

Sherry Miller

Mom

Ron Lea

Ron Lea

Dad

Ron White

Ron White

Sims

Frank Moore

Frank Moore

Harv

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Counsellor

Derwin Jordan

Derwin Jordan

Ronnie

Norma Dell'Agnese

Norma Dell'Agnese

Pearl

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Trivia

Chauncey Leopardi was already famous as 'Squints' from The Sandlot, making this his 'serious horror phase' that lasted exactly one film.

Cultural

This aired on Showtime in 1996 as part of their 'Original Pictures for Kids' slate—yes, someone thought subway vampires were children's entertainment.

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