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Incense for the Damned (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1971, Incense for the Damned is a horror film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. A group of friends search for a young English Oxford student who has disappeared whilst researching in Greece. They are shocked to find that, wherever he has been, certain unsolved murders have taken place. Not believing that their friend could be the perpetrator of such acts, they press on with their search, finding him under the spell of a beautiful Vampire, whose blood-sucking methods include the use of sado-masochism. Believing they have killed her, the group return home, unaware that their friend is now a Vampire.

Who’s in it. Incense for the Damned stars Patrick Macnee as Derek Longbow, Edward Woodward as Dr. Holstrom, Alexander Davion as Tony Seymore and Peter Cushing as Dr. Walter Goodrich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Incense for the Damned has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Incense for the Damned page.

If you liked it. Fans of Incense for the Damned tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Incense for the Damned (1971)?
In US, Incense for the Damned is available to stream on YouTube TV, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Incense for the Damned worth watching?
Incense for the Damned holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Incense for the Damned?
Incense for the Damned stars Patrick Macnee, Edward Woodward, Alexander Davion, Peter Cushing and Johnny Sekka.
When was Incense for the Damned released?
Incense for the Damned was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.