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Vampire Circus (1972)

PG 87 min  -  Fantasy | Horror  -   11 October 1972 (USA)
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A village in Nineteenth Century Europe is at first relieved when a circus breaks through the quarantine to take the local's minds off the plague... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Young

Writer:

Judson Kinberg (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adrienne Corri Adrienne Corri ...
Gypsy Woman
Thorley Walters Thorley Walters ...
Burgermeister
Anthony Higgins ...
Emil (as Anthony Corlan)
John Moulder-Brown ...
Anton Kersh
Laurence Payne Laurence Payne ...
Prof. Albert Mueller
Richard Owens Richard Owens ...
Dr. Kersh
Lynne Frederick Lynne Frederick ...
Dora Mueller
Elizabeth Seal Elizabeth Seal ...
Gerta Hauser
Robin Hunter Robin Hunter ...
Hauser
Domini Blythe Domini Blythe ...
Anna Mueller
Robert Tayman Robert Tayman ...
Count Mitterhaus
John Bown John Bown ...
Schilt
Mary Wimbush Mary Wimbush ...
Elvira
Christine Paul-Podlasky Christine Paul-Podlasky ...
Rosa
Robin Sachs ...
Heinrich
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Storyline

A village in Nineteenth Century Europe is at first relieved when a circus breaks through the quarantine to take the local's minds off the plague. But their troubles are only beginning as children begin to disappear and the legacy of a long-ago massacre is brought to light. Written by David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Circus | Plague | Beautiful Woman | Death | Tiger  | See more »

Taglines:

Human fangs ripping throats - no sawdust can soak up the torrent of blood! See more »

Genres:

Fantasy | Horror

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le cirque des vampires See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

According to various books on Hammer films, this film went over schedule and some key scenes were never filmed. Ironically Rank called it Hammer's best film in a decade. See more »

Quotes

Michael: The Circus of Nights! A hundred delights!
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Connections

Referenced in The Monster Squad (1987) See more »