Vampire Circus (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Vampire Circus is a horror film directed by Robert Young, running about 87 minutes. “Human fangs ripping throats - no sawdust can soak up the torrent of blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.
Who’s in it. Vampire Circus stars Adrienne Corri as Gypsy Woman, Thorley Walters as Burgermeister, Anthony Higgins as Emil and John Moulder-Brown as Anton Kersh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Vampire Circus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampire Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vampire Circus tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vampire Circus (1972)?
- In US, Vampire Circus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vampire Circus worth watching?
- Vampire Circus holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vampire Circus?
- Vampire Circus stars Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters, Anthony Higgins, John Moulder-Brown and Laurence Payne.
- When was Vampire Circus released?
- Vampire Circus was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.