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Blood of the Vampire

Blood of the Vampire

1958Movie⏱️ 1h 27mApproved
HorrorSci-Fi
5.5
IMDB Rating
1,693 votes

In 1870s Transylvania, scientist Dr. Callistratus is put to death by villagers who wrongly believe he's a vampire. However, his horribly disfigured henchman, Carl is on hand to orchestrate a life-saving heart transplant.

Director
Henry Cass
Writers
N/A
Stars
Donald Wolfit, Vincent Ball, Barbara Shelley
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Donald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit
as Callistratus
Vincent Ball
Vincent Ball
as John Pierre
Barbara Shelley
Barbara Shelley
as Madeleine
Victor Maddern
Victor Maddern
as Carl
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William Devlin
as Kurt
Andrew Faulds
Andrew Faulds
as Wetzler
John Le Mesurier
John Le Mesurier
as Judge
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Bryan Coleman
as Auron
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Cameron Hall
as Drunken Doctor
George Murcell
George Murcell
as First Guard

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Filming Location
Alliance Film Studios, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK
Production
Tempean Films

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

HorrorSci-Fi

⭐ Featured Review

Terrific Gothic thriller in grand Hammer style!
by davehutchens-22007-10-16
8/10

"I couldn't agree more with the positive comments on this much-overlooked Hammer-styled gem. The 2006 Dark Sky DVD double-feature (with "The Hellfire Club") is a *must-have* for any fan of the early Hammer films. A delightful drive-in double-feature program design, including concessions ads, trailers and even an intermission, really adds to the enjoyment of the these two classic films. The transfer on both is quite respectable, certainly much superior to anything previously available, and is in anamorphic widescreen. Kudos to Dark Sky for their outstanding work on this and many o..."

💡 Did You Know?

Victor Maddern got a headache from the extensive makeup he had to wear as the deformed hunchback Carl.

📖 Synopsis

In 1870s Transylvania, scientist Dr. Callistratus is put to death by villagers who wrongly believe he's a vampire. However, his horribly disfigured henchman, Carl is on hand to orchestrate a life-saving heart transplant.