The Vampire Happening
Gebissen wird nur nachts
“The Adult Vampire Sex Comedy!”
Synopsis
An American actress inherits a Transylvanian castle, unaware that her ancestor was really a vampire countess, and has emerged from her tomb to ravage the nearby village and Catholic seminary
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The Vampire Happening (Gebissen wird nur nachts) (Freddie Francis, 1971) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-04
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Pia Degermark
Betty Williams / Clarimonde
Thomas Hunter
Jens Larsen
Yvor Murillo
Josef
Ferdy Mayne
Count Dracula
Joachim Kemmer
Martin
Oskar Wegrostek
Abt
Lyvia Bauer
Gabrielle
Daria Damar
Kirsten
Ingrid van Bergen
Miss Niessen
Raoul Retzer
Graf Bernhard Ochsenstein
Uwe Friedrichsen
Internatslehrer Jens Larsen (voice)
Ursula Heyer
Betty Williams / Großmutter Clarimonde Catani
Kurt Mühlhardt
Graf Bernhard Ochsenstein (voice)
Beba Novak
Vampire girl in white
Michael Janisch
Handwerker
Wolfgang Draeger
Schwuler Steward (voice) (uncredited)
Klaus W. Krause
Der alte Diener Josef (voice) (uncredited)
Gerd Martienzen
Fürst Christopher Dracula (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- August Rieger
- Original Score
- Jerry van Rooyen
- Original Title
- Gebissen wird nur nachts
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Aquila Film Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
August Rieger
Jerry van Rooyen
Gérard Vandenberg
Alfred Srp
Pier A. Caminnecci
Department Leadership Roster
August Rieger
Writer
Freddie Francis
Director
Alfred Srp
Editor
Pier A. Caminnecci
Producer
Gérard Vandenberg
Director of Photography
Jerry van Rooyen
Original Music Composer
Lambert Hofer Jr.
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vampire Happening
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What is The Vampire Happening about?
An American actress inherits a Transylvanian castle, unaware that her ancestor was really a vampire countess, and has emerged from her tomb to ravage the nearby village and Catholic seminary
Who directed The Vampire Happening?
The Vampire Happening was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Vampire Happening?
The principal cast of The Vampire Happening includes Pia Degermark, Thomas Hunter, Yvor Murillo, Ferdy Mayne, Joachim Kemmer.
When was The Vampire Happening released and how long is it?
The Vampire Happening was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vampire Happening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vampire Happening was composed by Jerry van Rooyen.