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Atom Age Vampire

Original title: Seddok, l'erede di Satana
  • 19601960
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 27m
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3.9/10
1.6K
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Atom Age Vampire (1960)
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
An exotic dancer is disfigured in a car accident. A scientist develops a treatment that restores her beauty. To preserve her appearance the doctor must give her additional treatments using g... Read allAn exotic dancer is disfigured in a car accident. A scientist develops a treatment that restores her beauty. To preserve her appearance the doctor must give her additional treatments using glands taken from murdered women.An exotic dancer is disfigured in a car accident. A scientist develops a treatment that restores her beauty. To preserve her appearance the doctor must give her additional treatments using glands taken from murdered women.
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
1.6K
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  • Director
    • Anton Giulio Majano
  • Writers
    • Piero Monviso(story)
    • Gino De Santis(scenario)
    • Alberto Bevilacqua(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Alberto Lupo
    • Susanne Loret
    • Sergio Fantoni
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  • Director
    • Anton Giulio Majano
  • Writers
    • Piero Monviso(story)
    • Gino De Santis(scenario)
    • Alberto Bevilacqua(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Alberto Lupo
    • Susanne Loret
    • Sergio Fantoni
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    • 58User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Alberto Lupo in Atom Age Vampire (1960)
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    Alberto Lupo
    Alberto Lupo
    • Prof. Alberto Levinas Prof. Alberto Levin
    Susanne Loret
    Susanne Loret
    • Jeanette Moreneauas Jeanette Moreneau
    Sergio Fantoni
    Sergio Fantoni
    • Pierre Mornetas Pierre Mornet
    Franca Parisi
    Franca Parisi
    • Monique Riviereas Monique Riviere
    Ivo Garrani
    Ivo Garrani
    • Commisario Bouchardas Commisario Bouchard
    Andrea Scotti
    • Paul Leroias Paul Leroi
    Rina Franchetti
    Rina Franchetti
    • La mitomaneas La mitomane
    Roberto Bertea
    • Sachaas Sacha
    Gianni Loti
    • Mareinas Marein
    Tullio Altamura
    Tullio Altamura
    • Dr. Doubréas Dr. Doubré
    Gianna Piaz
    • Infermieraas Infermiera
    Francesco Sormano
    • Professore Moretteas Professore Morette
    Nicoletta Varè
    • Arletteas Arlette
    Appio Cartei
      Bruno Benedetti
      Silvano Marabotti
      Alfredo Mariotti
      Mora Glamor
      • Danzatriceas Danzatrice
      • Director
        • Anton Giulio Majano
      • Writers
        • Piero Monviso(story)
        • Gino De Santis(scenario)
        • Alberto Bevilacqua(scenario)
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      • Trivia
        Movies title is a sloppy translation of original Italian name; the there are no vampires in this movie.
      • Alternate versions
        Original Italian version was 105 minutes long; US theatrical version is 87 minutes long; most US video versions are only 72 minutes long.
      • Connections
        Featured in Dracula in the Movies (1992)

      User reviews58

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      5/10
      A familiar premise executed very poorly
      A brilliant but overly obsessive scientist has to kill young woman in order to constantly supply his own beloved female patient with fresh facial cell structures, since hers was incurably damaged in a nearly fatal car crash. Nothing really new or innovating here, as this was quite a popular premise the in late 50's/early 60's European exploitation-cinema industry. The downright brilliant French milestone "Les Yeux Sans Visage" launched the trend and also Jess Franco's "The Awful Dr. Orloff" and Ferroni's "Mill of the Stone Women" revolve on a similar theme. This dark and mean-spirited Italian production comes out as very weak compared to any of the previous titles, mainly because of its cheapness and lack of credibility. The other titles had convincing and naturally evil-looking mad doctors in the lead roles, while Albert Lupo in "Atom Age Vampire" more looks like an amateurish clown, completely incapable of developing breakthrough medical treatments. The fact that he spontaneously transforms into a hideous monster himself doesn't really help, neither…In fact, that was rather awkward… Still, there are some redeeming elements that Euro-horror fans might enjoy: the atmosphere is sinister, there's some nice camera-work here and there AND quite a lot of gore and icky make-up art to admire (especially considering the time it was made and the non-existent budget!). Too bad these positive aspects can't nearly make up for the slow pacing and the total lack of tension. The dialogs are sometimes hilarious although I'm quite sure they weren't intended to be. For example, can you imagine a doctor saying encouraging words to his desperate patient like: "Oh my God, your case is worse than leprosy!!" Overall, I wouldn't recommend this film unless you're well trained in seeing trashy exploitation junk.
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      • Release date
        • August 19, 1960 (Italy)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • France
      • Language
        • Italian
      • Also known as
        • Seddok - Der Wüger mit den Teufelskrallen
      • Filming locations
        • Via del Rittorale, Livorno, Italy
      • Production company
        • Lion's Films
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 27 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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