Twins of Evil
“Which is the Virgin? Which is the Vampire?”
Synopsis
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
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Twins of Evil / Original Theatrical Trailer (1971)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-03
Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
Gustav Weil
Dennis Price
Dietrich
Madeleine Collinson
Frieda Gellhorn
Mary Collinson
Maria Gellhorn
Isobel Black
Ingrid Hoffer
Kathleen Byron
Katy Weil
Shelagh Wilcocks
Lady in Coach
Damien Thomas
Count Karnstein
David Warbeck
Anton Hoffer
Harvey Hall
Franz
Alex Scott
Hermann
Judy Matheson
Woodman's Daughter
Luan Peters
Gerta
Katya Wyeth
Countess Mircalla
Maggie Wright
Alexa
Inigo Jackson
Woodman
Roy Stewart
Joachim
Peter Thompson
Gaoler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 5, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Tudor Gates
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- Twins of Evil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
Tudor Gates, Sheridan Le Fanu
Harry Robertson
Dick Bush
Spencer Reeve
Harry Fine, Michael Style
Department Leadership Roster
John Hough
Director
Harry Fine
Producer
Michael Style
Producer
Tudor Gates
Screenplay
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
Spencer Reeve
Editor
Dragoljub Ivkov
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twins of Evil
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What is Twins of Evil about?
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
Who directed Twins of Evil?
Twins of Evil was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Twins of Evil?
The principal cast of Twins of Evil includes Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Madeleine Collinson, Mary Collinson, Isobel Black.
When was Twins of Evil released and how long is it?
Twins of Evil was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Twins of Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twins of Evil was composed by Harry Robertson.
Is Twins of Evil based on a book or true story?
Twins of Evil is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Sheridan Le Fanu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twins of Evil?
Twins of Evil holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).