Crypt of the Vampire (1964)
How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?
Count Karnstein sends for a doctor to help his sick daughter Laura. Her nurse believes she is possessed by the spirit of a dead ancestor, Carmilla. A young woman becomes intrigued by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura after a carriage accident outside the castle forces her to stay. They become close friends until Laura becomes convinced the spirit of Carmilla is forcing her to kill.
Director: Camillo Mastrocinque
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: May 27, 1964
Cast
- Christopher Lee - Count Ludwig Karnstein
- Adriana Ambesi - Laura Karnstein
- Ursula Davis - Ljuba
- José Campos - Friedrich Klauss
- Véra Valmont - Annette
- Carla Calò - Ljuba's Mother (as Cicely Clayton)
- José Villasante - Cedric
- John Karlsen - Franz Karnstein (uncredited)
- Ignazio Balsamo
- Angel Midlin
Screenplay
- Tonino Valerii (Screenplay)
- Ernesto Gastaldi (Screenplay)
- Ernesto Gastaldi (Story)
Music: Carlo Savina
Cinematography: Julio Ortas
Editing: Roberto Cinquini
Production: Hispamer Films, E.I. Associates Producers, Alta Vista
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Dark Fantasy and Shadow Worlds, Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
castle, curse, gothic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crypt of the Vampire about?
- Count Karnstein sends for a doctor to help his sick daughter Laura. Her nurse believes she is possessed by the spirit of a dead ancestor, Carmilla. A young woman becomes intrigued by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura after a carriage accident outside the castle forces her to stay. They become close friends until Laura becomes convinced the spirit of Carmilla is forcing her to kill.
- Who directed Crypt of the Vampire?
- Crypt of the Vampire was directed by Camillo Mastrocinque.
- Who stars in Crypt of the Vampire?
- Crypt of the Vampire stars Christopher Lee, Adriana Ambesi, Ursula Davis, José Campos, Véra Valmont, Carla Calò.
- How long is Crypt of the Vampire?
- Crypt of the Vampire has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Crypt of the Vampire?
- Crypt of the Vampire is a Horror film.
- Where was Crypt of the Vampire produced?
- Crypt of the Vampire was produced in Italy, Spain.
- What are the themes of Crypt of the Vampire?
- The themes of Crypt of the Vampire include: Creepy Dolls and Cursed Objects, Dark Fantasy and Shadow Worlds, Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Supernatural Horror and Terror.