A Virgin Among the Living Dead
Une vierge chez les morts-vivants
“She's going down.”
Synopsis
A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to live with them turns into a nightmare. Unable to leave she's drawn into a macabre underworld through visions of nude satanic rituals and her own impending sacrifice.
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Top Cast
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Christina von Blanc
Christina Benton
Carmen Yazalde
Carmencé
Rosa Palomar
Aunt Abigail
Anne Libert
The Queen of the Night
Howard Vernon
Uncle Howard
Jesús Franco
Basilio
Paul Müller
Ernesto Pablo Reiner, Christina's father
Linda Hastreiter
Blind Girl (uncredited)
Antonio de Cabo
Notary (uncredited)
Nicole Guettard
Female Doctor (uncredited)
Rose Kiekens
(uncredited)
Alice Arno
Princess of Eroticism (added scene) (uncredited)
Wal Davis
Garden orgy (added scene) (uncredited)
France Nicolas
Garden orgy (added scene) (uncredited)
Pierre Taylou
Garden orgy (added scene) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesús Franco, Paul D'Ales
- Original Score
- Bruno Nicolai
- Original Title
- Une vierge chez les morts-vivants
- Country of Origin
- France, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Comptoir Français du Film Production, Prodif Ets., J.K. Films, Brux International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Jesús Franco, Paul D'Ales
Bruno Nicolai
José Climent
Josyane Gibert
Karl Heinz Mannchen, Marius Lesoeur
Department Leadership Roster
Jesús Franco
Writer
José Climent
Director of Photography
Jesús Franco
Director
Bruno Nicolai
Original Music Composer
Josyane Gibert
Editor
Karl Heinz Mannchen
Producer
Marius Lesoeur
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Virgin Among the Living Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Virgin Among the Living Dead about?
A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to live with them turns into a nightmare. Unable to leave she's drawn into a macabre underworld through visions of nude satanic rituals and her own impending sacrifice.
Who directed A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
The principal cast of A Virgin Among the Living Dead includes Christina von Blanc, Carmen Yazalde, Rosa Palomar, Anne Libert, Howard Vernon.
When was A Virgin Among the Living Dead released and how long is it?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Virgin Among the Living Dead was composed by Bruno Nicolai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.).