THE VAULT

The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

Shocking! - Horrifying! - Macabre!

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Vampire, Gothic Horror, The Kiss of the Vampire taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mask, vampire, honeymoon continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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