The Blood Beast Terror (1968)

A scientist, working with genetics, creates a creature that is capable of transforming back and forth between a giant Death Head moth and a beautiful woman. The creature masquerades as his ... See full summary »

Director:

Vernon Sewell

Writer:

Peter Bryan (screenplay)

Stars:

Peter Cushing, Robert Flemyng, Wanda Ventham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Cushing	...	Detective Inspector Quennell
Robert Flemyng	...	Dr. Carl Mallinger
Wanda Ventham	...	Clare Mallinger
Vanessa Howard	...	Meg Quennell
David Griffin	...	William Warrender
Glynn Edwards	...	Sgt. Allan
William Wilde	...	Frederick Britewell
Kevin Stoney	...	Granger
John Paul	...	Mr. Warrender
Russell Napier	...	Landlord
Roy Hudd	...	Smiler - The Morgue Attendant
Leslie Anderson	...	Joe Trigger - Coachman
Simon Cain	...	Clem Withers - Gardener
Robert Cawdron	...	Chief Constable
Kenneth Colley	...	James

Storyline

A scientist, working with genetics, creates a creature that is capable of transforming back and forth between a giant Death Head moth and a beautiful woman. The creature masquerades as his daughter when she is in her human incarnation and feeds on the blood of her victims when she is in the moth form.

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Plot Keywords:

moth | constable | transformation | mad scientist | hypnotism | 

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 May 1969 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Vampire-Beast Craves Blood

Filming Locations:

Goldhawk Studios, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tigon British Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 80 min (dvd release)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First film of Roy Hudd.

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Goofs

Near the end of the movie, Sergeant Allan fires 7 shots from a single-action pistol without reloading.

User Reviews

Mothman!

OK, not one of the better offerings of British horror, that's true. But it does have Peter Cushing who is always fun to watch and I have to give credit for the writers to try to bring a somewhat more original monster to the screen than just another rehash in the Vampire or Frankenstein vein. Well, come to think of it aside from making the monster a moth ,this really is just another rehashed Vampire story with a few elements from the Frankenstein storyline thrown in for good measure.

I cannot help but wonder if the monster was inspired by the legend of the Mothman, the legendary beastie from West Virginia. The resemblance is pretty close. A man sized moth creature with red glowing eyes.

Shame more people have not seen this though, it's not as bad as its reputation. I find it pretty enjoyable.