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Vampire Circus
A dying vampire swears vengeance on the townsfolk who killed him. The promise seems to have been realized when, years later, plague arrives.
Director: Robert Young
Overview
"No sawdust can soak up the torrent of blood!" screamed the posters for highly effective chiller. Robert Young's picture boasts flair and a willingness to address themes that even Hammer Films rarely broached. He's helped by a dynamic cast including Adrienne Corri, Laurence Payne and Peter Sellers' fourth wife, Lynne Frederick.
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