

A Taste of Blood
“A ghastly tale drenched with gouts of blood spurting from the writhing victims of a madman's lust!”
Synopsis
A businessman becomes a vampire after drinking brandy laced with vampire blood and sets out on an odyssey of killing Dracula's executioners' descendants.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Taste of Blood (1967) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-11-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bill Rogers
John Stone
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Helene Stone
William Kerwin
Dr. Hank Tyson (as Thomas Wood)
Lawrence Tobin
Detective Crane
Ted Schell
Lord Gold
Otto Schlessinger
Dr. Howard Helsing
Eleanor Vaill
Hester Avery
Herschell Gordon Lewis
The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)
Dolores Carlos
Sherri Morris
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Louise Downe, Donald Stanford
- Original Score
- Larry Wellington
- Original Title
- A Taste of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Allison Louise Downe, Donald Stanford
Larry Wellington
Richard Brinkmann
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Producer
Allison Louise Downe
Writer
Donald Stanford
Writer
Richard Brinkmann
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Taste of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Taste of Blood about?
A businessman becomes a vampire after drinking brandy laced with vampire blood and sets out on an odyssey of killing Dracula's executioners' descendants.
Who directed A Taste of Blood?
A Taste of Blood was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Who stars in A Taste of Blood?
The principal cast of A Taste of Blood includes Bill Rogers, Elizabeth Wilkinson, William Kerwin, Lawrence Tobin, Ted Schell.
When was A Taste of Blood released and how long is it?
A Taste of Blood was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Taste of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Taste of Blood was composed by Larry Wellington.
