Crypt of the Vampire
1964, Italian. Directed by Camillo Mastrocinque.
How much shock can the human brain endure before it cracks?
Count Karnstein sends for a doctor to help his sick daughter Laura. Her nurse believes she is possessed by the spirit of a dead ancestor, Carmilla. A young woman becomes intrigued by the mysterious deaths surrounding Laura after a carriage accident outside the castle forces her to stay. They become close friends until Laura becomes convinced the spirit of Carmilla is forcing her to kill.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Crypt of the Vampire is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Camillo MastrocinqueDirector
- Christopher LeeCount Ludwig Karnstein
- Adriana AmbesiLaura Karnstein
- Ursula DavisLjuba
- José CamposFriedrich Klauss
- Véra ValmontAnnette
- Carla CalòLjuba's Mother (as Cicely Clayton)
- José VillasanteCedric
- John KarlsenFranz Karnstein (uncredited)
- Ignazio BalsamoCast
- Angel MidlinCast
- Nela ConjiuCast
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1964
- Original title
- La cripta e l'incubo
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Tonino Valerii
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What Crypt of the Vampire is based on
Crypt of the Vampire is based on Carmilla (1872) by Sheridan Le Fanu.
1872
Carmilla
By Sheridan Le Fanu
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Crypt of the Vampire: quick answers
Is Crypt of the Vampire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crypt of the Vampire?
Crypt of the Vampire runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Crypt of the Vampire have a post-credits scene?
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Crypt of the Vampire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Crypt of the Vampire on?
Crypt of the Vampire is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crypt of the Vampire?
If you liked Crypt of the Vampire, try Nosferatu, The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave, The Haunted Palace.
Who directed Crypt of the Vampire?
Crypt of the Vampire (1964) was directed by Camillo Mastrocinque and stars Christopher Lee, Adriana Ambesi, Ursula Davis.
What is Crypt of the Vampire based on?
Crypt of the Vampire is based on Carmilla (1872) by Sheridan Le Fanu.