The Body Beneath
“Sexually Rampant Ghouls, Depraved Souls... and Blood-Red Roses!”
Synopsis
A family of vampires takes over an estate known as Carfax Abbey. As inbreeding decays the family line, new blood is needed to keep the family going, so they set out to find new sources.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gavin Reed
Rev. Alexander Algernon Ford
Jackie Skarvellis
Susan Ford
Berwick Kaler
Spool
Susan Heard
Alicia Ford
Richmond Ross
Paul Donati
Emma Jones
Candace Ford
Colin Gordon
Graham Ford
Judith Heard
Elizabeth
Felicity Sentance
Jessie
Susan Clark
Anna Ford
Victor Parish
Cemetery Assistant
Robert Dahdah
Vampire at the Gathering (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Milligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Milligan
- Original Title
- The Body Beneath
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Cinemedia Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Milligan
Andy Milligan
Andy Milligan
Andy Milligan
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Milligan
Director of Photography
Andy Milligan
Director
Andy Milligan
Writer
Andy Milligan
Editor
Andy Milligan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Body Beneath.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Body Beneath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Body Beneath about?
A family of vampires takes over an estate known as Carfax Abbey. As inbreeding decays the family line, new blood is needed to keep the family going, so they set out to find new sources.
Who directed The Body Beneath?
The Body Beneath was directed by Andy Milligan.
Who stars in The Body Beneath?
The principal cast of The Body Beneath includes Gavin Reed, Jackie Skarvellis, Berwick Kaler, Susan Heard, Richmond Ross.
When was The Body Beneath released and how long is it?
The Body Beneath was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Body Beneath?
The Body Beneath holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).