Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
1974 · Movie · R · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · 66% critics
In a troubled countryside village, young women are found suddenly aged and near death, pointing to an unusual kind of vampirism. A seasoned hunter and his scholarly ally investigate the attacks, uncovering a Gothic mystery that blends eerie menace with swordplay and dark folklore.
Also known as Capitaine Kronos: Chasseur de Vampires · Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter
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Details
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1973-04-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (143 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a playful Gothic horror adventure with mystery and sword-fighting, somewhere between Dracula and Night Creatures; Not for you if you want nonstop action, heavy scares, or a very serious tone.
Pros: inventive vampire twist; fun swashbuckling energy; strong Gothic atmosphere | Cons: slow in spots; uneven acting; light on scares
Themes
- skeleton
- vampire
- cemetery
- hypnosis
- undead
- eternal youth
- vampire hunter (slayer)
- sword fight
- swashbuckler
- hunchback
Cast & crew
Horst Janson
as Captain Kronos
John Cater
as Professor Hieronymous Grost
Caroline Munro
as Carla
- JC
John Carson
as Dr. Marcus
Shane Briant
as Paul Durward
Lois Daine
as Sara Durward
Ian Hendry
as Kerro
Wanda Ventham
as Lady Durward
William Hobbs
as Hagen
Brian Tully
as George Sorell
Directed by Brian Clemens