Call of the Vampire (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Call of the Vampire is a horror film directed by José María Elorrieta, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A small rural Spanish village of the present is haunted by vampires. Dr.Dora Maeterlick is called to a nearby castle to cure the father of Baron Carl von Rysselbert who suffers from a strange blood disease. Erika, assistant to Doctor, falls in love with Carl. But Carl is a vampire and pretty soon he makes Erika his vampire bride. From now on Dr.Maeterlick plunges into a nightmarish whirl of dark happenings...
Who’s in it. Call of the Vampire stars Diana Sorel as Dr. Dora Materlick, Nicholas Ney as Karl Von Rysselberg, Inés Morales as Veronica (as Inés Skorpio) and Loreta Tovar as Margaret (as Loretta Martin), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Call of the Vampire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Call of the Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Call of the Vampire tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Call of the Vampire (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Call of the Vampire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Call of the Vampire worth watching?
- Call of the Vampire holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Call of the Vampire?
- Call of the Vampire stars Diana Sorel, Nicholas Ney, Inés Morales, Loreta Tovar and Beatriz Elorrieta.
- When was Call of the Vampire released?
- Call of the Vampire was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.