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Crypt of the Vampire

Crypt of the Vampire

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Crypt of the Vampire

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

1964

1h 22m

5.0(39 votes)

Horror

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Count Ludwig Karnstein

Adriana Ambesi

Adriana Ambesi

Laura Karnstein

Ursula Davis

Ljuba

José Campos

José Campos

Friedrich Klauss

Véra Valmont

Véra Valmont

Annette

Carla Calò

Ljuba's Mother (as Cicely Clayton)

José Villasante

José Villasante

Cedric

John Karlsen

John Karlsen

Franz Karnstein (uncredited)

Ignazio Balsamo

Ignazio Balsamo

Angel Midlin

Creative team

Directed by: Camillo Mastrocinque
Written by: Tonino Valerii
Ernesto Gastaldi
Produced by: Mario Mariani

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