Horror · Italy · 1964 · 1h 22m

Crypt of the Vampire

La cripta e l'incubo

Director

Cast

Christopher Lee as Count Ludwig Karnstein Adriana Ambesi as Laura Karnstein Ursula Davis as Ljuba José Campos as Friedrich Klauss Véra Valmont as Annette Carla Calò as Ljuba's Mother (as Cicely Clayton)

Crew

Julio Ortas — Director of Photography Roberto Cinquini — Editor Ernesto Gastaldi — Screenplay Tonino Valerii — Screenplay Ernesto Gastaldi — Story Mario Mariani — Producer

Tagline

How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?

Synopsis

Count Karnstein sends for a doctor to help his sick daughter Laura. Her nurse believes she is possessed by the spirit of a dead ancestor, Carmilla. A young woman becomes intrigued by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura after a carriage accident outside the castle forces her to stay. They become close friends until Laura becomes convinced the spirit of Carmilla is forcing her to kill.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Camillo Mastrocinque Director Julio Ortas Director of Photography Roberto Cinquini Editor Ernesto Gastaldi Screenplay Tonino Valerii Screenplay Ernesto Gastaldi Story Mario Mariani Producer Demofilo Fidani Production Design Mila Vitelli Valenza Costume Design

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