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Blood of the Vampire poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.1 / 100
1958·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 27m

BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE

“Nothing Like It This Side of Hell!”

A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.

Above the Line
Henry Cass·DirectorJimmy Sangster·WriterMonty Berman·Director of PhotographyStanley Black·Original Music ComposerDouglas Myers·Editor
Cast
Donald Wolfit·Doctor CallistratusVincent Ball·Dr. John PierreBarbara Shelley·Madeleine DuvalVictor Maddern·CarlWilliam Devlin·Kurt UrachAndrew Faulds·Chief Guard WetzlerJohn Le Mesurier·Chief JusticeBryan Coleman·Monsieur AuronCameron Hall·Drunken DoctorGeorge Murcell·First Guard
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Henry Cass·Director
Writing· 1
Jimmy Sangster·Writer
Camera· 1
Monty Berman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Douglas Myers·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stanley Black·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
John Elphick·Production DesignJohn Elphick·Art DirectionJimmy Evans·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Robert S. Baker·ProducerMonty Berman·ProducerCharles Permane·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Joyce James·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Blood of the Vampire's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Horrific, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, stylized red title "BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE" with dripping letters at the top. Below the title, a man's face is split into two halves:”

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Key Elements
BloodVampire FangsBatMoonGravestonesWooden Cross
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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