Blood of the Vampire
“Nothing Like It This Side of Hell!”
Synopsis
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.
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Donald Wolfit
Doctor Callistratus
Vincent Ball
Dr. John Pierre
Barbara Shelley
Madeleine Duval
Victor Maddern
Carl
William Devlin
Kurt Urach
Andrew Faulds
Chief Guard Wetzler
John Le Mesurier
Chief Justice
Bryan Coleman
Monsieur Auron
Cameron Hall
Drunken Doctor
George Murcell
First Guard
Julian Strange
Second Guard
Bruce Wightman
Third Guard
Barbara Burke
Housekeeper
Bernard Bresslaw
Tall Sneak Thief
Hal Osmond
Small Sneak Thief
Milton Reid
Executioner
Patricia Phoenix
Woman
Jack Carter
Man in Court (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Blood of the Vampire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Artistes Alliance Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Jimmy Sangster
Stanley Black
Monty Berman
Douglas Myers
Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Cass
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Robert S. Baker
Producer
Monty Berman
Producer
Monty Berman
Director of Photography
Douglas Myers
Editor
John Elphick
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood of the Vampire
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What is Blood of the Vampire about?
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.
Who directed Blood of the Vampire?
Blood of the Vampire was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in Blood of the Vampire?
The principal cast of Blood of the Vampire includes Donald Wolfit, Vincent Ball, Barbara Shelley, Victor Maddern, William Devlin.
When was Blood of the Vampire released and how long is it?
Blood of the Vampire was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood of the Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood of the Vampire was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood of the Vampire?
Blood of the Vampire holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).