The Return of Count Yorga (1971)

Count Yorga continues to prey on the local community while living by a nearby orphanage. He also intends to take a new wife, while feeding his bevy of female vampires.

Director:

Bob Kelljan

Writers:

Bob Kelljan (screenplay), Yvonne Wilder (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Quarry, Mariette Hartley, Roger Perry

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Quarry	...	Count Yorga
Mariette Hartley	...	Cynthia Nelson
Roger Perry	...	Dr. David Baldwin
Yvonne Wilder	...	Jennifer Nelson
Tom Toner	...	Rev. Thomas Westwood Orphanage
Rudy De Luca	...	Lt. Madden (as Rudy DeLuca)
Philip Frame	...	Tommy
George Macready	...	Prof. Rightstat
Walter Brooke	...	Bill Nelson
Edward Walsh	...	Brudda - Yorga's Valet
Craig T. Nelson	...	Sgt. O'Connor (as Craig Nelson)
David Lampson	...	Jason - Ellen's Boyfriend
Karen Ericson	...	Ellen Nelson (as Karen Houston)
Helen Baron	...	Mrs. Marcia Nelson
Jesse Welles	...	Mitzi Carthay (as Jesse Wells)

Storyline

Count Yorga continues to prey on the local community while living by a nearby orphanage. He also intends to take a new wife, while feeding his bevy of female vampires.

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Plot Keywords:

witch | yellow ball | potion | formal dinner | red cape | 

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Taglines:

The DEATHMASTER is back from beyond the grave!

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

The on-screen title was "Yorga Returns" when CBS played it in the 1970's.

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Quotes

Sgt. O'Connor: What are we running for?
Lieutenant Madden: Cuz we're scared!

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Connections

Referenced in Frightmare (1983)

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Soundtracks

This Song
Written by Marilyn Lovell (as Marilynn Lovell), Yvonne Wilder, Bob Kelljan,
Bill Marx
Performed by Vocal Arts Studio
Bill Bohen, Director

User Reviews

Haunting, Chilling Atmosphere

In many respects, this film is a superior to the original Count Yorga, Vampire. Robert Quarry returns as the charming, sophisticated vampire that lives by an orphanage. His performance is wonderful as he matches witty remarks to dull conversation. At one point, as he attends a costume party, one lady touches his cape and asks where his fangs are. Quarry replies in a very sardonic manner, "Where are your manners?" That is but just one of his great one-liners. The real difference though between this and the first film is the unrelenting horror and tension created by director Bob Kelljan(and the fact that the budget and supporting cast were upgraded a good deal as well). Some of the scenes are truly frightening, especially the onslaught of the house by the horde of female bloodsuckers. The castle-like home used for Yorga's lair is also breath-taking and chilling in its baronial splendour. The acting aside from Quarry is first-rate this time around. Roger Perry is back as a Van Helsing type, but he is suitably aided by Mariette Hartley, Rudy DeLuca, Craig Nelson, and a fine performance by Yvonne Wilder as a deaf mute. Screen veteran George MacCready has a very small role as a professor, but his short screen time is a joy to behold as he adds comic relief to this somewhat black comedic film, verbally confusing Yorga to yoga. An excellent film!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 August 1971 (USA)

Also Known As:

Yorga Returns

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Peppertree Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1