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Space Vampire SPOILERS!
posted by lima-2STAFFMOD on December 10, 2018 at 1:45 AM
I watch this episode last night on MeTV. It's the first time I've seen it, in almost 39 years. Yes, by today's standards, this may be a cheesy 70's/80's sci fi series, but compared to the rest of the episodes, I remember this one very well, and think it's the best.
There are subtle references to Bram Stoker and the original Dracula, i.e. the Demeter, the ship that crashes into the space station was the name of the vessel bearing Dracula's coffin to England. Erin Gray actually had a chance to act, for a change. Sending Vorvon into the sun was a brilliant change from usual the stake-in-the-heart vampire demise.
Reply by wonder2wonder
on January 14, 2020 at 12:40 AM
Wilma Deering - Vampire.
Reply by lima-2
on February 2, 2020 at 9:31 PM
I would LOVE to watch this but .. "Video unavailable This video contains content from NBC Universal, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
Reply by wonder2wonder
on February 2, 2020 at 10:00 PM
This videoclip has some of the scenes, but they've been edited by the youtuber: Wilma Deering - Vampire - edited.
Reply by lima-2
on February 3, 2020 at 10:34 PM
:-( Still no joy. Must be my computer or my provider. But, the series is starting its third run-through from the beginning, on MeTV next Saturday, February 8th. I'll get to see it again, soon enough. Thanks wonder2wonder!
Reply by wonder2wonder
on February 3, 2020 at 10:52 PM
On the MeTV site it's episode 14 "Space Vampire".
Unless there's a change of schedule, it should air on Saturday 9 May 2020.
Reply by lima-2
on February 3, 2020 at 11:03 PM
You're a wonder, wonder2wonder! Thanks!!
Reply by lima-2
on May 10, 2020 at 10:48 PM
Just watched it again last night. As much as I like the Princess Ardala episodes, Space Vampire is still my favorite, and still the best of the series, imho!
Reply by rooprect
on November 13, 2021 at 3:51 AM
Gotta agree, while Ardala usually steals the show (who wouldn't in that outfit?) this was the episode where Erin really got to show off her acting chops and she was brilliant! The crossover from terrified victim to sultry predator is amazing. I'm surprised this passed the 80s primetime censors but pre-adolescent me certainly wasn't complaining ;)