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Crypt of the Living Dead

Original title: La tumba de la isla maldita
  • 1973
  • PG
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
Crypt of the Living Dead (1973)
SpanishVampire HorrorHorror

Two archaeologists on a scientific dig come across a vampire burial ground and discover that the creatures are about to awaken and attack a nearby village.Two archaeologists on a scientific dig come across a vampire burial ground and discover that the creatures are about to awaken and attack a nearby village.Two archaeologists on a scientific dig come across a vampire burial ground and discover that the creatures are about to awaken and attack a nearby village.

  • Directors
    • Ray Danton
    • Julio Salvador
  • Writers
    • Lois Gibson
    • Lou Shaw
    • Ricardo Ferrer
  • Stars
    • Andrew Prine
    • Mark Damon
    • Patty Shepard
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Ray Danton
      • Julio Salvador
    • Writers
      • Lois Gibson
      • Lou Shaw
      • Ricardo Ferrer
    • Stars
      • Andrew Prine
      • Mark Damon
      • Patty Shepard
    • 37User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast13

    Andrew Prine
    Andrew Prine
    • Chris
    Mark Damon
    Mark Damon
    • Peter
    Patty Shepard
    Patty Shepard
    • Mary
    • (as Patty Sheppard)
    Teresa Gimpera
    Teresa Gimpera
    • Hannah
    İhsan Gedik
    İhsan Gedik
    • The Wild Man
    • (as Ihsan Genik)
    Mariano García Rey
    • Prof. Bolton
    • (as Mariano Rey)
    Frank Braña
    Frank Braña
    • Blind Sailor
    • (as Frank Brana)
    Edward Walsh
    • Adnan's Father
    John Alderman
    John Alderman
    • First Fisherman
    Jack La Rue Jr.
    • Adnan
    Jem Osmanoglu
    • Little Boy
    Shera Osman
    • Little Girl
    Daniel Martín
    Daniel Martín
    • Gero
    • Directors
      • Ray Danton
      • Julio Salvador
    • Writers
      • Lois Gibson
      • Lou Shaw
      • Ricardo Ferrer
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews37

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    Summary

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    Related interests

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    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This film was shot over the course of three months.
    • Goofs
      At the 12:20 mark, kneeling over the entrance to Hannah's tomb, Chris is wearing a white turtleneck. In the tomb the turtleneck is brown. But the white turtleneck returns in the next scene after they ascend from the tomb. (Possibly explained by director Ray Danton filming additional scenes at a later date.)
    • Quotes
      • Chris Bolton: Darwin and vampires - hell of a combination!
    • Alternate versions
      The Spanish version contain the gore cut out for the PG version that seems to dominate the market. The opening murder in the tomb and Mark Damon's finale are both extended.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Schlocky Horror Picture Show: Crypt of the Living Dead (2007)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 1973 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tumba maldita
    • Filming locations
      • Istanbul, Turkey(additional location)
    • Production companies
      • Coast Industries Inc.
      • Órbita Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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