Castle of Blood
Danza macabra
“The living and the dead change places in an orgy of terror!”
Synopsis
When a cynical journalist accepts a wager that he won't survive the night in a haunted castle, it unlocks an odyssey of sexual torment, undead vengeance, and a dark seductress who surrenders the gravest of pleasures.
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Castle of Blood (1964) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-17
Top Cast
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Barbara Steele
Elisabeth Blackwood
Georges Rivière
Alan Foster
Margrete Robsahm
Julia Allert
Arturo Dominici
Dr. Carmus
Silvano Tranquilli
Edgar Allan Poe
Sylvia Sorrente
Elsi
Umberto Raho
Lord Thomas Blackwood
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Herbert the Gardener
Benito Stefanelli
William Blackwood
Jhonny Walters
Miranda Poggi
Wife
John Peters
Butler
Salvo Randone
Lester - The Coachman
Ennio Antonelli
Jonathan (uncredited)
Tilde Damiani
The Ghost of Mary (uncredited)
Carlo Kechler
Thomas Blackwood (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Grimaldi, Bruno Corbucci
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Danza macabra
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Vulsinia Films, Giovanni Addessi Produzione Cinematografica, Ulysse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Margheriti
Giovanni Grimaldi, Bruno Corbucci, Edgar Allan Poe
Riz Ortolani
Riccardo Pallottini
Otello Colangeli
Giovanni Addessi, Marco Vicario, Franco Belotti, Walter Zarghetta, Leo Lax
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Grimaldi
Screenplay
Antonio Margheriti
Director
Bruno Corbucci
Screenplay
Giovanni Addessi
Producer
Franco Belotti
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Walter Zarghetta
Producer
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Riccardo Pallottini
Director of Photography
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle of Blood about?
When a cynical journalist accepts a wager that he won't survive the night in a haunted castle, it unlocks an odyssey of sexual torment, undead vengeance, and a dark seductress who surrenders the gravest of pleasures.
Who directed Castle of Blood?
Castle of Blood was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Who stars in Castle of Blood?
The principal cast of Castle of Blood includes Barbara Steele, Georges Rivière, Margrete Robsahm, Arturo Dominici, Silvano Tranquilli.
When was Castle of Blood released and how long is it?
Castle of Blood was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle of Blood was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Castle of Blood?
Castle of Blood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).