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The Vampire Bat

5.519331h 2mNRMovieHorrorThriller

In the superstitious European village of Kleinschloss, a wave of mysterious deaths take place where victims are found with neck wounds that elders and superstitious locals blame on vampires or bats.

DirectorFrank R. Strayer
WriterEdward T. Lowe Jr.
ProducersPhil Goldstone·Larry Darmour

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Cast · Directed by Frank R. Strayer

LALionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
Dr. Otto von Niemann
FWFay Wray
Fay Wray
Ruth Bertin
MDMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Karl Brettschneider
MEMaude Eburne
Maude Eburne
Aunt Gussie Schnappmann
GSGeorge E. Stone
George E. Stone
Kringen
DFDwight Frye
Dwight Frye
Herman Gleib
RFRobert Frazer
Robert Frazer
Emil
RCRita Carlyle
Rita Carlyle
Martha
LBLionel Belmore
Lionel Belmore
Bürgermeister Gustave Schoen
WMWilliam V. Mong
William V. Mong
Sauer
SAStella Adams
Stella Adams
Georgiana
HG
Harrison Greene
Weingarten

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The Vampire Bat — streaming FAQ

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The Vampire Bat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and AMC+ in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Vampire Bat on Netflix?

No, The Vampire Bat is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shudder.

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Yes — The Vampire Bat is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

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The Vampire Bat is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmtap and Tubi TV in Australia.