Luisa is called to the bed of her dying mother Edith at Karlstein Castle. Before she dies, she tells Luisa that the Karlsteins are a family of vampires and that her ancestor, the original Count Karlstein, lies buried in the crypt. Afterwards, Luisa goes and finds the count's coffin and discovers that he is undead. As she takes Karine, her cousin as her lover, a police inspector, Ptuschko investigates a series of killings around the town, dismissing the locals who insist these are being caused by vampires.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.
Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.
For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.
Director: Jesús Franco
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.
Carmen Yazalde
Luisa Karlstein (as Britt Nichols)
Anne Libert
Karine / Luisa's cousin / lover
Alberto Dalbés
Ptuschko / Inspector (as Alberto Dalbes)
Howard Vernon
Count Karlstein / Dracula
Daniel White
Count Max Karlstein
Jesús Franco
Cyril Jefferson
Fernando Bilbao
Charlie, the reporter (uncredited)
Carmen Carbonell
Baroness Edith Karlstein / Luisa's mother (uncredited)
Conchita Núñez
Margot / the waitress (uncredited)
Eduarda Pimenta
Dorian / Stripper (uncredited)
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