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Twins of Evil

  • 19711971
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  • 1h 27m
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6.6/10
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Madeleine Collinson, Mary Collinson, and Damien Thomas in Twins of Evil (1971)
A religious sect led by Gustav Weil hunts all women suspected of witchcraft, killing a number of innocent victims. Young Katy, Gustav's niece, will involve herself in a devilish cult, and become an instrument of Justice in the region.
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A religious sect led by Gustav Weil hunts all women suspected of witchcraft, killing a number of innocent victims. Young Katy, Gustav's niece, will involve herself in a devilish cult, and be... Read allA religious sect led by Gustav Weil hunts all women suspected of witchcraft, killing a number of innocent victims. Young Katy, Gustav's niece, will involve herself in a devilish cult, and become an instrument of Justice in the region.A religious sect led by Gustav Weil hunts all women suspected of witchcraft, killing a number of innocent victims. Young Katy, Gustav's niece, will involve herself in a devilish cult, and become an instrument of Justice in the region.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Hough
  • Writers
    • Tudor Gates(screenplay)
    • Sheridan Le Fanu(characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Peter Cushing
    • Dennis Price
    • Mary Collinson
  • Director
    • John Hough
  • Writers
    • Tudor Gates(screenplay)
    • Sheridan Le Fanu(characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Peter Cushing
    • Dennis Price
    • Mary Collinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Gustav Weil
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Dietrich
    Mary Collinson
    Mary Collinson
    • Maria Gellhorn
    Madeleine Collinson
    Madeleine Collinson
    • Frieda Gellhorn
    • (as Madelaine Collinson)
    Isobel Black
    Isobel Black
    • Ingrid Hoffer
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Katy Weil
    Damien Thomas
    Damien Thomas
    • Count Karnstein
    David Warbeck
    David Warbeck
    • Anton Hoffer
    Harvey Hall
    Harvey Hall
    • Franz
    Alex Scott
    Alex Scott
    • Hermann
    Judy Matheson
    Judy Matheson
    • Woodman's Daughter
    Luan Peters
    Luan Peters
    • Gerta
    Shelagh Wilcocks
    • Lady in Coach
    • (as Sheelah Wilcox)
    Katya Wyeth
    • Countess Mircalla Karnstein
    Inigo Jackson
    • Woodman
    Roy Stewart
    Roy Stewart
    • Joachim
    Maggie Wright
    Maggie Wright
    • Alexa
    Kirsten Lindholm
    • Young Girl at Stake
    • Director
      • John Hough
    • Writers
      • Tudor Gates(screenplay)
      • Sheridan Le Fanu(characters created by)
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    • Trivia
      The film used the same sets as Vampire Circus (1972).
    • Goofs
      When Count Karnstein sacrifices the girl in the altar, in one shot we see her face while the knife hits her heart, and she is looking to her right screaming. On the next shot, while the Count puts the knife out, she is dead and looking to her left.
    • Quotes

      Count Karnstein: What's the meaning of this, Weil? Out witch-hunting again? You've come to the wrong place.

      Gustav Weil: We seek the servants of the devil.

      Count Karnstein: Well, you've found one. Me! Now get out!

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to edit the scene where Gerta lies on Count Karnstein and to remove footage of blood being smeared onto a woman's body during the sacrifice scene. Video versions featured the same print, as does the 2002 Carlton DVD, and the cut footage may no longer survive.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bride of Monster Mania (2000)

    User reviews106

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    6/10
    Hammer and Vampires -- Win, of Course
    Gustav Weil (Peter Cushing) is the leader of a rampaging vigilante group determined to eradicate vampires and witches. Weil's job is complicated when his twin nieces move in with him, and one of them is attracted to the local bloodsucker. Frieda and Maria (Madeleine and Mary Collinson) discover the allure of sinister aristocrat Count Karnstein (Damien Thomas), and he unleashes the evil inherent in one of them ... but can Weil tell which one?

    Netflix says this film features "busty teenage orphans". Not sure what to make of that. I guess it is true they do spend part of the time laying around in low-cut nightgowns, and another time the nightgown of one comes open when a crucifix is thrown at her, and they were Playboy models, but is this the selling point of the film?

    From director John Hough ("Legend of Hell House"), based off of "Camilla" and being a Hammer Production, you know this is going to be good. Not sure what to make of the black servant who grunts and gesticulates wildly, being treated like Lassie, though.

    Some reviews stress the way this film "tears" the audience: you do not want to root for the vampire, but you also do not want to side with the puritan. I thought the decision was pretty easy, but maybe some people get torn on issues like this.

    Filmed on the same set as the better-known "Vampire Circus", this one is not to be missed. Really, any time Peter Cushing fights vampires is not to be missed.
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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • U znaku blizanaca
    • Filming locations
      • Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Rank Organisation
      • Hammer Films
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    • Budget
      • £205,067 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original & negative ratio/open matte)

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