Track of the Vampire (1966)

Synopsis: An artist in Venice, California named Antonio Sordi (William Campbell) becomes convinced he is the descendant of 15th century vampires in this strange film, partially directed by Jack Hill (SPIDER BABY, FOXY BROWN). It's an interesting, surreal piece of low-budget exploitation as Sordi... An artist in Venice, California named Antonio Sordi (William Campbell) becomes convinced he is the descendant of 15th century vampires in this strange film, partially directed by Jack Hill (SPIDER BABY, FOXY BROWN). It's an interesting, surreal piece of low-budget exploitation as Sordi murders women, drains them of their blood, and then dips them in wax and paints them. Marissa Mathes (PLAYBOY's Miss June 1962) plays one of the victims, as does Sandra Knight. Lori Saunders is a ballerina whom Sordi becomes convinced is the reincarnation of his ancestor's dead lover. If the film seems at times bizarre, it may be because Hill centered it around footage from a 1963 Yugoslavian picture called OPERATION TITIAN, to which he then added English-speaking scenes. After conflicts with producer Roger Corman, Hill left the film, and fellow Corman protegee Stephanie Rothman completed the work and added the vampire element. Regardless of authorship, and some disjointed elements, the film maintains an eerie tone, and should find a place in the hearts of low budget horror fans. Corman regulars Jonathan Haze and Sid Haig also appear in supporting roles. [More]