The Kiss of the Vampire
Seen it?1963 | 89 min | Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Sinners or Nosferatu, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Honeymooning in Bavaria, a young couple becomes stranded and is forced to stay the night in the area. Doctor Ravna, owner of the impressive chateau that sits imposingly above the village, invites them to dinner that evening. Their association with Ravna and his charming, beautiful family is to prove disastrous.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Sharp
- Edward de SouzaGerald Harcourt
- Jennifer DanielMarianne Harcourt
- Noel WillmanDr. Ravna
- Barry WarrenCarl Ravna
- Clifford EvansProfessor Zimmer
- Jacquie WallisSabena Ravna
- Isobel BlackTania
- Stan SimmonsRavna's Majordomo
- Peter MaddenBruno
- Vera CookAnna