Vampire Cop Ricky (2006 Film)
Vampire Cop Ricky (Korean: 흡혈형사 나도열; RR: Heubhyeol hyeongsa na do-yeol) is a 2006 South Korean action-comedy film directed by Lee Si-Myung. The film follows the story of a detective who undergoes a supernatural transformation after an unusual incident.
Plot
The narrative begins in Transylvania, where a mosquito bites Dracula. The insect is subsequently transported to Seoul, South Korea. Detective Na Do-yul, a dedicated but hapless officer, becomes the victim of a bite from this vampire-blooded mosquito. As a result, he develops a dual existence: he remains a human during the day but manifests vampire characteristics at night, forcing him to navigate his police duties while managing his new condition.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast led by Kim Su-Ro in the titular role.
- Kim Su-Ro as Ricky (Na Do-yul)
- Cho Yeo-Jeong as Yeon-Hee
- Oh Gwang-Rok as the Vampire Hunter
- Son Byung-Ho as Tak Mun-Soo
- Cheon Ho-Jin as Detective Kang
Production
The film was produced by Chungeorahm Films and SM Film, with a reported production budget of approximately US$ 3.5 million. It was distributed by Showbox and released in South Korea on February 9, 2006. The film has a runtime of 110 minutes.
