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Crypt of the Vampire (1964): Cast & Where to Watch

Crypt of the Vampire (1964) movie poster

Crypt of the Vampire is a 1964 horror film directed by Camillo Mastrocinque, starring Christopher Lee as Count Ludwig Karnstein, John Karlsen and Adriana Ambesi. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Crypt of the Vampire (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crypt of the Vampire About?

The premise of Crypt of the Vampire without spoilers.

When Count Karnstein summons a doctor to treat his ailing daughter Laura, her nurse suspects she is possessed by the vengeful ancestor Carmilla. After a carriage crash forces a young woman to stay at the castle, she becomes fascinated by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura. The two grow close, but Laura becomes convinced that Carmilla’s spirit is compelling her to murder.

Crypt of the Vampire Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female vampire
  • castle
  • carmilla
  • vampire
  • woman wears a nightgown outside
  • italian gothic
  • horse and carriage
  • ghostly vision
  • witchcraft
  • gothic horror
  • witch
  • family curse
+38 more
  • crypt
  • supernatural power
  • 17th century
  • premonition
  • death of cousin
  • gothic castle
  • dark family history
  • ancient book
  • erased from history
  • nightmares
  • executed for witchcraft
  • woman undresses
  • summoning a spirit
  • flaming pentagram
  • masked executioner
  • man carries an unconscious woman
  • sleeping nude
  • ghost
  • skull
  • waking up from a nightmare
  • vampire bite marks on neck
  • hanged from a bell rope
  • stabbed in the back
  • remaining clothes of suddenly vanished people
  • 1690s
  • haunted house
  • costume horror
  • historian
  • 19th century
  • teenage girl
  • hangman
  • evil
  • pentagram
  • isolated place
  • nightmare
  • severed hand
  • painting
  • hanging
Where to watch

Where to Watch Crypt of the Vampire

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Crypt of the Vampire Cast & Characters

Christopher Lee leads the cast as Count Ludwig Karnstein, with John Karlsen as Franz Karnstein (uncredited) and Adriana Ambesi as Laura Karnstein. Directed by Camillo Mastrocinque; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Crypt of the Vampire

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Details

Crypt of the Vampire Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Terror in the Crypt” and “Crypt of Horror”.

Also known as
  • Terror in the Crypt
  • Crypt of Horror
  • La maldición de los Karnstein
  • Ein Toter hing am Glockenseil
  • La Crypte du Vampire
  • O Túmulo do Horror
  • 크립트 오브 더 뱀파이어
  • Krypta Wampira
  • Прокляття Карнштейнів
  • 恐怖地窖
  • Проклятие Карнштейнов

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FAQ

Crypt of the Vampire FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Crypt of the Vampire?

Crypt of the Vampire runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Crypt of the Vampire released?

Crypt of the Vampire was released on May 27, 1964.

Who directed Crypt of the Vampire?

Crypt of the Vampire was directed by Camillo Mastrocinque.

More films by Camillo Mastrocinque

Who is in the cast of Crypt of the Vampire?

Crypt of the Vampire stars Christopher Lee as Count Ludwig Karnstein, John Karlsen as Franz Karnstein (uncredited) and Adriana Ambesi as Laura Karnstein, among 11 credited actors.

Where can I watch Crypt of the Vampire?

In the US, Crypt of the Vampire is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Cultpix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).

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

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

What language is Crypt of the Vampire in?

The original language of Crypt of the Vampire is Italian.

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