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Quad for the
1963 British horror film Kiss of the Vampire (also known as Kiss of Evil), produced by the legendary Hammer Film Productions.
Film Overview
Director: Don Sharp.
Writer: Anthony Hinds (using the pseudonym John Elder).
Release Date: September 11, 1963 (U.S.) and January 26, 1964 (U.K.).
Production Context: Originally intended as a sequel to The Brides of Dracula, the film notably does not feature Hammer’s iconic stars Christopher Lee or Peter Cushing.
Plot Summary
Set in early 20th-century Bavaria, the story follows a honeymooning couple, Gerald and Marianne Harcourt, whose car breaks down near a remote village. They are befriended by the aristocratic Dr. Ravna, who is secretly the leader of a decadent vampire cult. After Marianne is abducted by the cult during a masquerade ball, Gerald seeks help from the mysterious, hard-drinking Professor Zimmer—who has his own tragic history with the vampires—to rescue his wife and destroy the cult through an ancient ritual.
Main Cast & Characters
Actor Character
Edward de Souza Gerald Harcourt
Jennifer Daniel Marianne Harcourt
Clifford Evans Professor Zimmer
Noel Willman Dr. Ravna
Barry Warren Carl Ravna
Jacquie Wallis Sabena Ravna
Isobel Black Tania |
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