Tony Thompson (Jonathan Lipnicki), a nine-year-old boy from San Diego moves with his parents to a small village in Scotland.

So obsessed with vampires Tony dons wings and attempts to fly.

He finds it hard to fit in. To everyone else he talks oddly, wears Harry Potter spectacles and is completely obsessed with vampires.

One night a real life little vampire turns up. Rudolph (Rollo Weeks), is searching for a magical amulet that holds the power to transform every one of his ilk into normal human beings.

Tony and Rudolph become firm friends, much to the annoyance of Rudolph’s vampire father (Richard E Grant).

Watch out for the Buffy look-alike

They set out to find the amulet together. But on the way there is the obligatory freelance vampire slayer to confront before the pair have any chance of success.

The Little Vampire, if you hadn’t guessed, is aimed firmly at the family entertainment category.

The film keeps an eye out for the kiddies so no shockers here. Blood is in very short supply, although none of the vampires seem to be suffering.

Parents can take their tots along, safe in the knowledge that there's nothing here to give them nightmares.

All in all a good film for kids.