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Blood of the Vampire

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In 1870s Transylvania, scientist Dr. Callistratus (Donald Wolfit) is put to death by villagers who wrongly believe he's a vampire. However, his horribly disfigured henchman, Carl (Victor Maddern), is on hand to orchestrate a life-saving heart transplant. Revived, Dr. Callistratus makes his way to a remote asylum, which he manages to assume control of. But, realizing the operation he underwent has left him with a constant need for blood, the mad doctor looks to his patients for a fresh supply.

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Audience Member Situational horror with plenty of cult value, and wouldn't look out of place as part of the Hammer series of films, of which it isn't one. There's a plausibility about the science and institution depicted, but neatly exaggerated for effect. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Good title which is the part of the problem as there is no vampire. A mad Dr is able to bring dead people back to life using a new experiment. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Wouldn't call it horror but a classic thriller nonetheless Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The one gem out of a thousand bad mad-scientist offerings--Terrific Gothic thriller in grand Hammer style!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie has everything but a good plot.... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review bill t Although no real vampires to speak of, this little Universal Horror is immensely watchable just because of the plot, where a recently condemned doctor is shipped off to a jail for the criminally insane, just because the chief warden wants his help on his, "experiments" heh heh.. You know where this is heading don't you? This was a bit nasty, a bit messy, but still fun for the most part, it gets a little too stupid at the end ("Let go of my arm!") and the end is a bit pat, but oh well, this was a fun surprise. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1870s Transylvania, scientist Dr. Callistratus (Donald Wolfit) is put to death by villagers who wrongly believe he's a vampire. However, his horribly disfigured henchman, Carl (Victor Maddern), is on hand to orchestrate a life-saving heart transplant. Revived, Dr. Callistratus makes his way to a remote asylum, which he manages to assume control of. But, realizing the operation he underwent has left him with a constant need for blood, the mad doctor looks to his patients for a fresh supply.
Director
Henry Cass
Producer
Monty Berman
Screenwriter
Jimmy Sangster
Production Co
Artistes Alliance Ltd.
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 12, 2018
Runtime
1h 27m
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