My Date with a Vampire1998

Name: My Date with a Vampire
Genre: Supernatural, Vampire, Gothic, Comedy Horror
Released: 1998-11-30
Rating: 6.8

Created by Leung Tin

6.8

Crypt Score

Blended from 2 sources

IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.5

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Year

1998

Seasons

Network

ATV

Status

Ended

The premise

My Date with a Vampire is a 1998 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV. The story is based on the future events of the plot of Vampire Expert, a similar two-season television drama aired on ATV in 1995 and 1996. It blends aspects of the jiangshi with those of western vampires, while injecting elements of Chinese mythology and modern horror legends. The series is a tribute to Lam Ching-ying, the lead actor of Vampire Expert and a prominent cast member in the Mr. Vampire franchise, who died of liver cancer in 1997. It was followed by My Date with a Vampire II (2000) and My Date with a Vampire III (2004).

Horror Vault's take

Set in the shadowy corners of Hong Kong, this ATV series weaves together the hopping-corpse terror of the jiangshi and the seductive menace of Western vampires into a uniquely Chinese supernatural tapestry. A modern urban setting collides with ancient mythological forces, drawing police and civilians alike into a world where the boundary between the living and the undead is alarmingly thin. Crafted as a heartfelt tribute to a beloved genre icon, it carries an emotional weight that sets it apart from typical vampire fare. Fans of Hong Kong horror-fantasy will find a rich blend of mythology, dread, and genre-blending invention across its episodes.

Content: Supernatural Violence, Depictions Of The Undead