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While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
Rating and Reviews
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6.7/10
CinemaSerf
What's quite sad about this film is the presence of Dennis Price - one of my favourite British comedy actors. He offers so little to this vampire thriller and it's a real shame that he is now reduced ... read more
almost 2 years ago
Wuchak
***Great Gothic horror ambiance, good cast, magnificent score, so-so story*** Orphaned twin sisters (Madeleine & Mary Collinson) are forced to move from Venice to Styria, Austria, to live with thei... read more
over 5 years ago
John Chard
The evil that men do. The final part of Hammer Films Karnstein Trilogy is in keeping with what made the studios output so readily embraced by the horror faithful. Based on characters created by She... read more
over 10 years ago
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Cast
Peter Cushing
Gustav Weil
Dennis Price
Dietrich
Madeleine Collinson
Frieda Gellhorn
Mary Collinson
Maria Gellhorn
Isobel Black
Ingrid Hoffer
Kathleen Byron
Katy Weil
Shelagh Wilcocks
Lady in Coach
Damien Thomas
Count Karnstein
David Warbeck
Anton Hoffer
Harvey Hall
Franz
Alex Scott
Hermann
Judy Matheson
Woodman's Daughter
Luan Peters
Gerta
Katya Wyeth
Countess Mircalla
Maggie Wright
Alexa
Inigo Jackson
Woodman
Roy Stewart
Joachim
Peter Thompson
Gaoler
Kirsten Lindholm
Young Girl at Stake
George Claydon
Midget (uncredited)
Janet Lynn
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Director
John Hough
Director
Creator
Sheridan Le Fanu
Characters
Tudor Gates
Screenplay
