Crypt of the Vampire
La cripta e l'incubo
“How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Camillo Mastrocinque
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Tonino Valerii
- Original Score
- Carlo Savina
- Original Title
- La cripta e l'incubo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hispamer Films, E.I. Associates Producers, Alta Vista
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Camillo Mastrocinque
Ernesto Gastaldi, Tonino Valerii
Carlo Savina
Julio Ortas
Roberto Cinquini
Mario Mariani
Department Leadership Roster
Camillo Mastrocinque
Director
Ernesto Gastaldi
Screenplay
Tonino Valerii
Screenplay
Mario Mariani
Producer
Demofilo Fidani
Production Design
Mila Vitelli Valenza
Costume Design
Julio Ortas
Director of Photography
Roberto Cinquini
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crypt of the Vampire
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What is Crypt of the Vampire about?
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.
Who directed Crypt of the Vampire?
Crypt of the Vampire was directed by Camillo Mastrocinque.
Who stars in Crypt of the Vampire?
The principal cast of Crypt of the Vampire includes Christopher Lee, Adriana Ambesi, Ursula Davis, José Campos, Véra Valmont.
When was Crypt of the Vampire released and how long is it?
Crypt of the Vampire was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Crypt of the Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crypt of the Vampire was composed by Carlo Savina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crypt of the Vampire?
Crypt of the Vampire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).