A Virgin Among the Living Dead (1973)
She's going down.
A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to live with them turns into a nightmare. Unable to leave she's drawn into a macabre underworld through visions of nude satanic rituals and her own impending sacrifice.
Director: Jesús Franco
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: November 15, 1973
Cast
- Christina von Blanc - Christina Benton
- Carmen Yazalde - Carmencé
- Rosa Palomar - Aunt Abigail
- Anne Libert - The Queen of the Night
- Howard Vernon - Uncle Howard
- Jesús Franco - Basilio
- Paul Müller - Ernesto Pablo Reiner, Christina's father
- Alice Arno - Princess of Eroticism (added scene) (uncredited)
- Wal Davis - Garden orgy (added scene) (uncredited)
- Antonio de Cabo - Notary (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jesús Franco
- Paul D'Ales (Dialogue)
Music: Bruno Nicolai
Cinematography: José Climent
Editing: Josyane Gibert
Production: Comptoir Français du Film Production, Prodif Ets., J.K. Films, Brux International Pictures
Country: France, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
surrealism, family secrets, sexploitation, last will and testament, lust, heiress, softcore, living dead, virgin sacrifice, ancient castle
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Jesús Franco
More Films in Genre: Horror
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Virgin Among the Living Dead about?
- A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to live with them turns into a nightmare. Unable to leave she's drawn into a macabre underworld through visions of nude satanic rituals and her own impending sacrifice.
- Who directed A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead was directed by Jesús Franco.
- Who stars in A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead stars Christina von Blanc, Carmen Yazalde, Rosa Palomar, Anne Libert, Howard Vernon, Jesús Franco.
- How long is A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead is a Horror film.
- Where was A Virgin Among the Living Dead produced?
- A Virgin Among the Living Dead was produced in France, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Italy.