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Call of the Vampire (1972): Cast

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Call of the Vampire is a 1972 horror film directed by José María Elorrieta, starring Diana Sorel as Dr. Dora Materlick, José Villasante and Rafael Vaquero. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Call of the Vampire (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Call of the Vampire About?

The premise of Call of the Vampire without spoilers.

In a present‑day rural Spanish village, strange vampire activity haunts the residents. Doctor Dora Maeterlick is summoned to a nearby castle to treat the ailing father of Baron Carl von Rysselbert, who suffers a mysterious blood disease. While assisting her, Erika falls for Carl, only to discover he is a vampire who soon claims her as his bride. Maeterlick then becomes entangled in a nightmarish spiral of dark events.

Call of the Vampire Themes & Keywords

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  • incest
  • sisters kissing
  • crucifix
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • clothed female naked female scene
  • female frontal nudity
  • vampire
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Cast & crew

Call of the Vampire Cast & Characters

Diana Sorel leads the cast as Dr. Dora Materlick, with José Villasante as Otto and Rafael Vaquero as Major Christopher Roland. Directed by José María Elorrieta; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from José María Elorrieta

More films directed by José María Elorrieta: The Feast of Satan, A Candidate for a Killing, A Witch Without a Broom and Apache Fury.

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Call of the Vampire Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Curse of the Vampire” and “Curse of the Vampyr”.

Also known as
  • The Curse of the Vampire
  • Curse of the Vampyr
  • Horrortrip
  • La malédiction du vampire

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FAQ

Call of the Vampire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Call of the Vampire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Call of the Vampire?

Call of the Vampire runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Call of the Vampire released?

Call of the Vampire was released on December 16, 1972.

Who directed Call of the Vampire?

Call of the Vampire was directed by José María Elorrieta.

More films by José María Elorrieta

Who is in the cast of Call of the Vampire?

Call of the Vampire stars Diana Sorel as Dr. Dora Materlick, José Villasante as Otto and Rafael Vaquero as Major Christopher Roland, among 15 credited actors.

Does Call of the Vampire have a post-credit scene?

No. Call of the Vampire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Call of the Vampire in?

The original language of Call of the Vampire is Spanish.

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