Grave of the Vampire (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Grave of the Vampire is a horror film directed by John Hayes, running about 91 minutes. “Father and son related by BLOOD!!! EVERYONE'S BLOOD!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vampire awakens from a long sleep to attack a couple making love in a graveyard. He then rapes the woman, who later gives birth to his son. The newborn infant will only drink blood from his mother's breast.
Who’s in it. Grave of the Vampire stars William Smith as James Eastman, Michael Pataki as Caleb Croft, Lyn Peters as Anne Arthur and Diane Holden as Anita Jacoby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Grave of the Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grave of the Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grave of the Vampire tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grave of the Vampire (1972)?
- In US, Grave of the Vampire is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grave of the Vampire worth watching?
- Grave of the Vampire holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grave of the Vampire?
- Grave of the Vampire stars William Smith, Michael Pataki, Lyn Peters, Diane Holden and Lieux Dressler.
- When was Grave of the Vampire released?
- Grave of the Vampire was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.