Crypt of the Vampire

May 27, 1964

1h 22m

★ 4.8

How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?

Overview

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.

Genres

Horror

Production Companies

Hispamer Films

E.I. Associates Producers

Alta Vista

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Cast

Count Ludwig Karnstein

Christopher Lee

Laura Karnstein

Adriana Ambesi

Ljuba

Ursula Davis

Friedrich Klauss

José Campos

Annette

Véra Valmont

Ljuba's Mother (as Cicely Clayton)

Carla Calò

Cedric

José Villasante

Franz Karnstein (uncredited)

John Karlsen

Ignazio Balsamo

Angel Midlin

Nela Conjiu

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