About Mom's Got a Date With a Vampire

Mom's Got a Date With a Vampire is a comedy horror Disney Channel Original Movie, released on October 13, 2000. The film follows the Hansen kids who, after being grounded, attempt to set their mom up with a date. Little do they know, her suitor Dimitri is actually a vampire.

Plot

The movie centers on the three Hansen children - Adam, Chelsea, and Taylor. When they find themselves grounded, they use their mother's desire for romantic companionship to their advantage, arranging a date for her with Dimitri, a mysterious man who turns out to be a vampire. The children enlist the help of a vampire hunter named Malachi Van Helsing to save their mother before it's too late.

Making / Production

This Disney Channel Original Movie was directed by Steve Boyum and is remembered for its artful blend of comedy and horror. Released just in time for Halloween in 2000, the film has gained a devoted fan base for its fun depiction of a family navigating an unexpected supernatural situation.

Actors

• Caroline Rhea portrays the single mother 'Lynette Hansen.' Rhea performs her role with charm and wit, making Lynette's journey from skeptical mom to vampire target highly entertaining.
• Matthew O'Leary plays 'Adam Hansen,' the oldest of the children. He portrays the typical teenager navigating his way through puberty and school while also trying to save his mom from Dimitri.
• Robert Carradine stars as 'Malachi Van Helsing,' the vampire hunter. Carradine brings a certain gravitas to the humorous Disney film, grounding it in a palpable sense of danger.
• Charles Shaughnessy plays the suave and mysterious 'Dimitri Denatos,' who is later revealed as a vampire. Shaughnessy's performance is suave and convincing, further enhancing the movie's appeal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was one of the earlier Disney Channel Original Movies and was well-received by viewers, leading to a surge in similar programming on the channel.
• The film's director, Steve Boyum, is a well-known stunt coordinator in Hollywood.
• Mom's Got a Date With a Vampire shares a common theme with other Disney Channel movies – kids going to extreme lengths to get what they want and learning valuable lessons along the way.

Awards

The film did not win any awards but was well-received by audiences.

Quotes

• "We are not grounded; we are merely domestic prisoners."
  - Adam Hansen
• "Vampires do not have reflections, and if this guy doesn't see his handsome face, he's gonna know something's wrong."
  - Taylor Hansen
• "Mom's date is a neck muncher, a blood sucker! Mom's dating a ... a ... a vampire!"
  - Chelsea Hansen

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music was composed by Gregory Smith.
• Although the film does not have an official soundtrack, the score sets the perfect mood for the movie with its eerie and dramatic tone.