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A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, Metacritic 63/100. Number 2 of 3 in its series by score. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace follow that grisly night until Mircalla reappears to avenge her family's decimation and satisfy her desire for blood.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic63/100
231 audience votes
Key crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Harry RobertsonOriginal Music Composer
- Tudor GatesScreenplay
Cast
- Ingrid PittMarcilla / Carmilla
- Pippa SteelLaura
- Madeline SmithEmma Morton
- Peter CushingGeneral von Spielsdorf
- George ColeRoger Morton
- Dawn AddamsThe Countess
- Kate O'MaraThe Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
- Douglas WilmerBaron Joachim von Hartog
- Jon FinchCarl Ebhardt
- Ferdy MayneDoctor
- Kirsten LindholmFirst Vampire
- John Forbes-RobertsonMan in Black
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