The Redneck Vampire

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The Redneck Vampire

"The story of Michael Ray VanMeter"

1998

0h 36m

10.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The story of Michael Ray VanMeter, the self proclaimed vampire of Ft. Leeds, Alabama

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Mike W. Anderson

Michael Ray Vanmeter

Kwang Kotto

U-Bowl Employee

Ceremonial Magician

Texaco Employee

Gary

Creative team

Directed by: Mike W. Anderson
Written by: Mike W. Anderson

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