Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Fox Video | Release Date: July 31, 1992

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 124 Ratings

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IRONK1979Jan 31, 2018

A favorite of mine growing up. Fun time where you don't have to think too much.

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TylerDurden900Jul 16, 2014

This movie isn't a classic but the action is cool, the jokes are funny and the cast is great. The movie is
a decent movie and it's what you expect, no more no less. Give the movie a shot and you'll enjoy it, I've
seen way worse movies thanThis movie isn't a classic but the action is cool, the jokes are funny and the cast is great. The movie is
a decent movie and it's what you expect, no more no less. Give the movie a shot and you'll enjoy it, I've
seen way worse movies than this, B+.… Expand

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Dostoyevsky3Aug 10, 2022

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a fun and campy combat based chick flick with plenty of female fights to keep you cheerleading.

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Kai82Jan 18, 2020

This is a complicated rating. Yes this is written by Joss Whedon and the name Buffy is no coincidence. He sold the idea / script to the production company and later left the project because he got dissatisfied with the changes they made (SomeThis is a complicated rating. Yes this is written by Joss Whedon and the name Buffy is no coincidence. He sold the idea / script to the production company and later left the project because he got dissatisfied with the changes they made (Some will say they butchered his script / ideas). He later produced the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” when he had more control over (t)his project. Buffy became pop culture history, Joss Whedon became recognized and started an awesome career. But back to the movie. This movie is actually really good for the circumstances. According to my research it had to be produced in 5 weeks. Credit were credit is deserved. It is an accomplishment to make a movie in this short time that is not garbage. My main problem is that I watched and enjoyed the TV series first. The Buffy movie character is far away from the TV series Buffy character. This makes it awkward but I cannot blame the movie for it. The actors are solid for a movie in this price range range and you can still see the hand writing of Joss Whedon. They even got Donald Sutherland, Luke Perry and Rutger Hauer as actors. Kristy Swanson plays a good Buffy and Rutger Hauer is a fine villain. The story is O.K. for me and delivers character development and story progression. Again while the battles are good I am unfairly comparing them to the better fights in the TV series. Overall it is worth watching and I enjoyed it. I will warn everyone who watched the TV series first. Because the unfair comparisons made this movie look weaker than it was and sometimes awkward.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMay 14, 2017

It's early 90's cheese at it's best. It was safe, predictable, had decent, but over the top acting, had unnecessary and unbelievable action scenes and it even had the "Let's prepare ourselves" montage with a cheesy song. Buffy the VampireIt's early 90's cheese at it's best. It was safe, predictable, had decent, but over the top acting, had unnecessary and unbelievable action scenes and it even had the "Let's prepare ourselves" montage with a cheesy song. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is not a good movie, but it's very entertaining and if you're a fan of silly 90's action movies, you should like it.… Expand

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NecromusDec 29, 2012

So I was a huge fan of the TV show which was awesome and has basically nothing in common with the original movie, except having a teenage girl named Buffy whose destiny is to slay vampires as a Vampire Slayer. This movie was so boring, ISo I was a huge fan of the TV show which was awesome and has basically nothing in common with the original movie, except having a teenage girl named Buffy whose destiny is to slay vampires as a Vampire Slayer. This movie was so boring, I literally, fell asleep 15 minutes into it. I woke up 15 minutes from the end and surprisingly it didn't seem like I missed any of the plot to me. I asked the group of friends I saw it with what I missed during my hour or so nap, they informed me that I hadn't really missed anything lol. My advice is just stick to the awesome TV show, which was cheesy but great because it didn't take itself seriously (it poked fun at itself and its characters from time to time) but had great character development, drama, and brilliant writing in the later episodes (The Musical episode was great!). As for the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie well I am giving it a 3/10 since that is the highest red review I can give it, since I slept through most of it I will give it the benefit of a doubt that there was something worth watching that I missed during my snooze.… Expand

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j30Jan 30, 2012

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is simply awful. Even the writer Joss Whedon has made it clear that this is not what he had envisioned. Bad acting, bad lines after bad lines. Why would Donald Sutherland waste his time with something like this?

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 15, 2022

This really is the stupidest vampire film ever. It is not big and it is not clever. The actors are good but the film is terrible. It is too tame for a vampire film and it is too boring for a teen film. The series is much better than thisThis really is the stupidest vampire film ever. It is not big and it is not clever. The actors are good but the film is terrible. It is too tame for a vampire film and it is too boring for a teen film. The series is much better than this shallow rubbish.… Expand

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phoenix_prjctJan 12, 2023

Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a night of campy cringe with a 90s filter, then Buffy the Vampire Slayer might just be the worst possible example (#notmybuffy - I’m being cruel at this point, aren’t I?), but it is an example. ShortFinal Thoughts: If you’re looking for a night of campy cringe with a 90s filter, then Buffy the Vampire Slayer might just be the worst possible example (#notmybuffy - I’m being cruel at this point, aren’t I?), but it is an example. Short flashes of wit are there and it’s fun to see the first portrayal of a now beloved character, but I highly recommend watching the show instead. Pushing past the severely aged first season will show you how a painstakingly built coming-of-age supernatural dramedy should be done.
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