It's one of Jim Carrey's first films, it's turned 40 years old and it's just arrived on Prime Video.

One of the first films starring Jim Carrey has just landed in the Prime Video catalog, four decades after its theatrical release. It's a vampire comedy with teenage overtones that, despite its lukewarm initial reception, has ended up establishing itself as a cult classic for fans of the genre.

The film in question is "Dangerous Bites ," released in 1985 and considered Carrey's first starring role on the big screen. In it, he plays Mark Kendall, a naive high school student who becomes the target of a vampire countess , played by Lauren Hutton, who requires the blood of young virgins to maintain her youth.

Although the film grossed a modest $10 million at the box office in the United States and Canada, over the years it has found a second life thanks to the domestic market and the affection of fans. The film, directed by Howard Storm, was shot in Los Angeles and also marked one of Megan Mullally's first film appearances.

Furthermore, its blend of youthful humor, '80s aesthetics, and satire of Hollywood hedonism made it a prime example of teen comedy. However, critical acclaim at the time was mixed: while The New York Times considered it "much more stylish than clever," outlets like the Los Angeles Times called it a rarity for its subtle, cheeky humor .

Forty years later, its arrival on Prime Video offers the opportunity to revisit one of Jim Carrey's most curious works, just before becoming a world star with titles like The Mask or Dumb and Dumberer . For those looking to explore his early career or rediscover a video store classic , Dangerous bites becomes an attractive premiere in Amazon 's streaming catalog.