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5.4/10 • 70

1933-01-211h 4m

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A German village is stricken by a series of murders that appear to be the work of vampires.

Directors
Frank R. Strayer
Writters
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Editors
Otis Garrett

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  1. Lionel Atwill

    Lionel Atwill

    Dr. Otto von Niemann

  2. Fay Wray

    Fay Wray

    Ruth Bertin

  3. Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas

    Karl Brettschneider

  4. Maude Eburne

    Maude Eburne

    Aunt Gussie Schnappmann

  5. George E. Stone

    George E. Stone

    Kringen

  6. Dwight Frye

    Dwight Frye

    Herman Gleib

  7. Robert Frazer

    Robert Frazer

    Emil

  8. Rita Carlyle

    Rita Carlyle

    Martha

  9. Lionel Belmore

    Lionel Belmore

    Bürgermeister Gustave Schoen

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CinemaSerf

Jun 13, 2022

5/10

Lionel Atwill is quite menacing as "Dr. von Niemann" in this horror mystery. Folks from a very superstitious European village start dying - drained of all their blood; and vampirism is their logical conclusion. Melvyn Douglas has a much more sceptical head on his shoulders and decides to investigate further. This is better than the usual gothic mystery; and Fay Wray adds a little glamour to the proceedings too. There are no special effects to giggle at - and no music at all, just a couple of decent performances and an hour of quite an eerily told murder story.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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