Vampire Circus
“Human fangs ripping throats - no sawdust can soak up the torrent of blood!”
Synopsis
After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.
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Adrienne Corri
Gypsy Woman
Thorley Walters
Burgermeister
Anthony Higgins
Emil
John Moulder-Brown
Anton Kersh
Laurence Payne
Prof. Albert Mueller
Richard Owens
Dr. Kersh
Lynne Frederick
Dora Mueller
Skip Martin
Michael
Domini Blythe
Anna
Robert Tayman
Count Mitterhaus
Lalla Ward
Helga
Elizabeth Seal
Gerta
Robin Hunter
Hauser
John Bown
Schilt
Mary Wimbush
Elvira
Christine Paul-Podlasky
Rosa
Robin Sachs
Heinrich
Roderick Shaw
Jon
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Judson Kinberg
- Original Score
- David Whitaker
- Original Title
- Vampire Circus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Judson Kinberg
David Whitaker
Moray Grant
Peter Musgrave
Wilbur Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Young
Director
Moray Grant
Director of Photography
Wilbur Stark
Producer
David Whitaker
Original Music Composer
Judson Kinberg
Screenplay
Peter Musgrave
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vampire Circus
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What is Vampire Circus about?
After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.
Who directed Vampire Circus?
Vampire Circus was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Vampire Circus?
The principal cast of Vampire Circus includes Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters, Anthony Higgins, John Moulder-Brown, Laurence Payne.
When was Vampire Circus released and how long is it?
Vampire Circus was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Vampire Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vampire Circus was composed by David Whitaker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vampire Circus?
Vampire Circus holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).