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Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966): Cast & Plot

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Billy the Kid Versus Dracula is a 1966 western horror film directed by William Beaudine, starring John Carradine as Count Dracula, Marjorie Bennett and Melinda Casey. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
William Beaudine
Genres
Horror , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Billy the Kid Versus Dracula About?

The premise of Billy the Kid Versus Dracula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When the legendary gunslinger of the West discovers that Count Dracula has ridden into the frontier to claim a beautiful ranch owner as his next victim, he races against time to protect her. Outlaw Billy the Kid, her determined fiancé, confronts the vampire in a dramatic clash of gunfights and gothic terror.

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula Themes & Keywords

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  • horror western
  • vampire cowboy
  • evil cowboy
  • psychotronic film
  • billy the kid character
  • count dracula character
  • dracula character
  • american west
  • wild west
  • immigrant
  • covered wagon
  • crucifix
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  • day for night
  • neck bite
  • stagecoach
  • whiskey salesman
  • widow
  • native american
  • mind control
  • dead body
  • indian massacre
  • native american attack
  • photograph in a locket
  • sharpshooter
  • target shooting
  • assumed name
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • cattle ranch
  • foreman
  • hypnotism
  • loss of mother
  • low budget horror
  • death of daughter
  • posing as someone's uncle
  • wolfsbane
  • foreign accent
  • fistfight
  • fight
  • ranch hand
  • snooping
  • skeptic
  • superstition
  • book
  • abandoned mine
  • silver mine
  • lamb
  • carcass
  • quarrel
  • sheriff
  • goatee
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Cast & crew

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Count Dracula, with Marjorie Bennett as Mary Ann Bentley and Melinda Casey as Elizabeth 'Betty' Bentley. Directed by William Beaudine; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from William Beaudine

More films directed by William Beaudine: Fury of the Dragon, The Green Hornet, The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show and Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter.

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Plot

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula Plot Summary

What happens in Billy the Kid Versus Dracula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Count Dracula hatches a plan to turn Betty Bentley into his vampire bride, weaving a web of deceit by posing as her deceased uncle and adopting the alias “Mr. Underhill.” He aims to win her trust and lure her into a nightmarish fate, counting on Betty’s inability to see through the disguise at first glance. A German immigrant couple who come to work for her become uneasy witnesses, warning Betty that her supposed uncle might actually be a vampire. Their cautious hints only deepen the tension as Betty’s fiancé watches events unfold with growing concern.

Full summary

The whole story of Billy the Kid Versus Dracula, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Billy the Kid Versus Dracula?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What alias does Count Dracula use while posing as Betty Bentley's deceased uncle?

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Billy the Kid Versus Dracula Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Billy the Kid vs. Dracula” and “Billy the Kid contre Dracula”.

Also known as
  • Billy the Kid vs. Dracula
  • Billy the Kid contre Dracula
  • 比利小子与吸血鬼
  • Billy the Kid gegen Dracula
  • Малыш Билли против Дракулы

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Billy the Kid Versus Dracula FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Billy the Kid Versus Dracula, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Billy the Kid Versus Dracula?

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Billy the Kid Versus Dracula released?

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula was released on April 10, 1966.

Who directed Billy the Kid Versus Dracula?

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula was directed by William Beaudine.

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Who is in the cast of Billy the Kid Versus Dracula?

Billy the Kid Versus Dracula stars John Carradine as Count Dracula, Marjorie Bennett as Mary Ann Bentley and Melinda Casey as Elizabeth 'Betty' Bentley, among 14 credited actors.

Does Billy the Kid Versus Dracula have a post-credit scene?

No. Billy the Kid Versus Dracula has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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