The Kiss of the Vampire (1963): Cast
The Kiss of the Vampire is a 1963 horror film directed by Don Sharp, starring Barry Warren as Carl Ravna, Jacquie Wallis and Noel Howlett. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kiss of the Vampire About?
The premise of The Kiss of the Vampire without spoilers.
While on their Bavarian honeymoon, a newly‑wed couple finds themselves stranded and compelled to spend the night in the remote countryside. They accept an invitation from Doctor Ravna, the imposing owner of a grand chateau overlooking the village, to dine with his elegant, alluring family—an encounter that quickly turns nightmarish and deadly.
The Kiss of the Vampire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- abduction
- funeral
- honeymoon
- blood
- vampire
- gothic horror
- grief
- piano
- seduction
- playing piano
- hypnosis
- vampire bat
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- bat attack
- castle
- satanic cult
- good versus evil
- newlywed couple
- bird in a cage
- supernatural power
- drugged drink
- masked ball
- car trouble
- grave
- shovel
- prologue
- hotel
- crying
- pianist
- cautery
- dinner invitation
- death of daughter
- pentagram
- rescue
- conspiracy
- party
- cross
- butler
- occultist
- the occult
- vacation gone wrong
- vampire coven
- vampire society
- crying woman
- female vampire
- running out of gas
- horse towing a car
- bitten by a vampire
- lady in red
- hypnotized by vampire
- implied female nudity
The Kiss of the Vampire Cast & Characters
Barry Warren leads the cast as Carl Ravna, with Jacquie Wallis as Sabena Ravna and Noel Howlett as Father Xavier. Directed by Don Sharp; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Sharp
- Barry Warren as Carl Ravna
- Jacquie Wallis as Sabena Ravna
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Noel Howlett as Father Xavier -
Peter Madden as Bruno
Also Starring in The Kiss of the Vampire
· 10 more- Brian Oulton Lead Man Disciple
- John Harvey Police Sergeant
- Clifford Evans Professor Zimmer
- Edward de Souza Gerald Harcourt
- Noel Willman Dr. Ravna
- Jennifer Daniel Marianne Harcourt
- Vera Cook Anna
- Dolly Read Lead Woman Disciple
- Isobel Black Tania
- Stan Simmons Ravna's Majordomo
More from Don Sharp
More films directed by Don Sharp, best-rated first: To the Devil a Daughter, Tears in the Rain, What Waits Below and Guardian of the Abyss.
The Kiss of the Vampire Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Kiss of the Vampire • 1963 • TV Spot (US)
- Trailer The Kiss of the Vampire • 1963 • Theatrical Trailer [Restored]
The Kiss of the Vampire Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “El Beso del Vampiro” and “Kiss of Evil”.
- Also known as
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- El Beso del Vampiro
- Kiss of Evil
- Το Φιλί του Βρυκόλακα
- O Beijo do Vampiro
- 吸血鬼の接吻
- Le Baiser du vampire
- Der Kuss des Vampirs
- Il mistero del castello
- 뱀파이어의 키스
- 吸血鬼之吻
- Polibek úpíra
- Pocałunek wampira
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- Vampyrens kyss
- Поцелуй вампира
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The Slaughter of the Vampires 1962 -
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Kiss of the Damned 2013 -
The Vampire Wedding 1993 -
The Vampire Bat 1933 -
Fangs of the Living Dead 1969 -
Crypt of the Vampire 1964 -
The Blood Spattered Bride 1972 -
Blood of Dracula’s Castle 1969 -
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The Vampire and the Ballerina 1960 -
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The Kiss of the Vampire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Kiss of the Vampire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kiss of the Vampire?
The Kiss of the Vampire runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Kiss of the Vampire released?
The Kiss of the Vampire was released on September 11, 1963.
Who directed The Kiss of the Vampire?
The Kiss of the Vampire was directed by Don Sharp.
More films by Don Sharp Who is in the cast of The Kiss of the Vampire?
The Kiss of the Vampire stars Barry Warren as Carl Ravna, Jacquie Wallis as Sabena Ravna and Noel Howlett as Father Xavier, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Kiss of the Vampire have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kiss of the Vampire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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