
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
Seen it?1973 | 91 min | Adventure, Horror
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
When several young girls are found dead, left hideously aged and void of blood, Dr. Marcus suspects vampirism. He enlists the help of the Vampire Hunter. Mysterious and powerful, Kronos has dedicated his life to destroying the evil pestilence. Once a victim of its diabolical depravity, he knows the vampire's strengths and weaknesses as well as the extreme dangers attached to confronting the potent forces of darkness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Clemens
- Horst JansonCaptain Kronos
- John CaterProfessor Hieronymous Grost
- Caroline MunroCarla
- John CarsonDr. Marcus
- Shane BriantPaul Durward
- Lois DaineSara Durward
- Ian HendryKerro
- Wanda VenthamLady Durward
- William HobbsHagen
- Brian TullyGeorge Sorell