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Vampire Circus

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.3K
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Vampire Circus (1972)
Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
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  • Horror
As the plague sweeps the countryside, a quarantined village is visited by a mysterious traveling circus. Soon, young children begin to disappear, and the locals suspect the circus troupe mig... Read allAs the plague sweeps the countryside, a quarantined village is visited by a mysterious traveling circus. Soon, young children begin to disappear, and the locals suspect the circus troupe might be hiding a horrifying secret.As the plague sweeps the countryside, a quarantined village is visited by a mysterious traveling circus. Soon, young children begin to disappear, and the locals suspect the circus troupe might be hiding a horrifying secret.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Young
  • Writers
    • Jud Kinberg(screenplay)
    • George Baxt(story)
    • Wilbur Stark(story)
  • Stars
    • Adrienne Corri
    • Thorley Walters
    • Anthony Higgins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Young
  • Writers
    • Jud Kinberg(screenplay)
    • George Baxt(story)
    • Wilbur Stark(story)
  • Stars
    • Adrienne Corri
    • Thorley Walters
    • Anthony Higgins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Vampire Circus
    Trailer 2:15
    Vampire Circus

    Photos84

    Lalla Ward in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Adrienne Corri in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Lalla Ward in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Lynne Frederick and John Moulder-Brown in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Lynne Frederick in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Anthony Higgins in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Vampire Circus (1972)
    Jane Derby in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Domini Blythe in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Robert Tayman in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Thorley Walters in Vampire Circus (1972)
    Robert Tayman and Thorley Walters in Vampire Circus (1972)

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    Adrienne Corri
    Adrienne Corri
    • Gypsy Womanas Gypsy Woman
    Thorley Walters
    Thorley Walters
    • Burgermeisteras Burgermeister
    Anthony Higgins
    Anthony Higgins
    • Emilas Emil
    • (as Anthony Corlan)
    John Moulder-Brown
    John Moulder-Brown
    • Anton Kershas Anton Kersh
    Laurence Payne
    Laurence Payne
    • Albert Muelleras Albert Mueller
    Richard Owens
    Richard Owens
    • Dr. Kershas Dr. Kersh
    Lynne Frederick
    Lynne Frederick
    • Dora Muelleras Dora Mueller
    Elizabeth Seal
    Elizabeth Seal
    • Gerta Hauseras Gerta Hauser
    Robin Hunter
    • Albert Hauseras Albert Hauser
    Domini Blythe
    Domini Blythe
    • Annaas Anna
    Robert Tayman
    • Count Mitterhausas Count Mitterhaus
    John Bown
    • Schiltas Schilt
    Mary Wimbush
    Mary Wimbush
    • Elviraas Elvira
    Christine Paul
    Christine Paul
    • Rosaas Rosa
    • (as Christina Paul)
    Robin Sachs
    Robin Sachs
    • Heinrichas Heinrich
    Lalla Ward
    Lalla Ward
    • Helgaas Helga
    Skip Martin
    Skip Martin
    • Michaelas Michael
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Strongmanas Strongman
    • (as Dave Prowse)
    • Director
      • Robert Young
    • Writers
      • Jud Kinberg(screenplay)
      • George Baxt(story) (uncredited)
      • Wilbur Stark(story) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film used the same sets as Twins of Evil (1971).
    • Goofs
      At the start, Muller raises his stake behind and above Count Mitterhaus's shoulders. The protruding stake is then shown emerging much lower, under the rib-cage.
    • Quotes

      Michael: The Circus of Nights! A hundred delights!

    • Alternate versions
      The BBFC examiners originally required heavy cuts to the film but many of these were successfully waived after Hammer consulted BBFC head Stephen Murphy. Among the cuts were shots of Hauser's burnt face (reduced from 2 to 1), a face stabbing during the opening skirmish in the castle (removed completely), some bloody shots during the climactic decapitation, the whipping of Gerta, erotic elements of the circus 'whip' dance, and shots of the mutilated panther victims in the forest. However the latter scenes seem to have been reduced rather than cut, leaving the results somewhat ambiguous. It is unlikely that the cut footage still survives, and all later video and DVD releases feature the UK cinema print.
    • Connections
      Edited from Lust for a Vampire (1971)

    User reviews86

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    One of the best vampire movies of all time
    A small village uprises against Count Mitterhouse, their vampiric lord. He vows a curse upon the town as he is being destroyed.Years later the town is struck by an outbreak of disease.

    Among this horror a travelling circus comes to town. As we slowly find out most of the circus performers are vampires.Some of the animals are vampiric humans! They begin to wreak vengeance upon the village slaughtering indiscriminately.

    There is a rousing finish to this as vampires and villagers square off to do battle.Who will survive?

    I was lucky enough to see an uncut foreign laserdisk of this film.Plot confusion stemming from the cut video is cleared up. The colors are lush.The direction is tight and there really isn't a wasted moment in this classic.The acting is top notch as well.This is even better than Horror Of Dracula in my opinion.

    Sadly this is only available on laserdisk in the USA at this time. Hopefully Anchor Bay will release a complete version of this film to the video market.All you can do is wait...
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Circus der Vampire
    • Filming locations
      • Black Park, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • The Rank Organisation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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