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Kiss of the Vampire (1962)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:5

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.8/10

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: When honeymooners Gerard and Marianne run out of gas along a lonely Bavarian road, a mysterious man named Ravna comes to their aid. What the happy bride and groom don't realize is that Ravna just... When honeymooners Gerard and Marianne run out of gas along a lonely Bavarian road, a mysterious man named Ravna comes to their aid. What the happy bride and groom don't realize is that Ravna just happens to be the high priest in a cult of vampires. He invites the unsuspecting couple to a masquerade party, where Ravna succeeds in seducing the beautiful Marianne into his blood-lusting family. Now Gerard must act quickly to save his wife, or she too will be lost in the world of vampires forever. [More]

Starring: Clifford Evans, Noel Willman, Edward DeSouza, Jennifer Daniel

Starring: Clifford Evans, Noel Willman, Edward DeSouza, Jennifer Daniel, Barry Warren

Director: Don Sharp

Director: Don Sharp

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A beautifully photographed film.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

The Kiss of the Vampire is a palm-rubbing good time for fans of gothic vampire stories!

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08/30/05
Staci Layne Wilson
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Director Don Sharp's first major feature was one of the studio's more subtle efforts and far more effective for that, with an intelligent script and striking use of colour.

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05/24/03
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One of Hammer's few really good vampire flicks; unofficial reworking of Ulmer's The Black Cat.

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05/20/03
Ken Hanke
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