Lust of the Vampire (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, Lust of the Vampire is a crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Riccardo Freda, running about 78 minutes. “The mad scientist who killed for fun! Beautiful girls were victims of his evil mind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist captures young women and drains their blood, in order to keep alive an ancient, evil duchess.
Who’s in it. Lust of the Vampire stars Gianna Maria Canale as Giselle du Grand / Margherita du Grand, Carlo D'Angelo as L'ispettore Chantal, Dario Michaelis as Pierre Lantin and Paul Müller as Joseph Signoret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lust of the Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lust of the Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust of the Vampire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lust of the Vampire (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lust of the Vampire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lust of the Vampire worth watching?
- Lust of the Vampire holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lust of the Vampire?
- Lust of the Vampire stars Gianna Maria Canale, Carlo D'Angelo, Dario Michaelis, Paul Müller and Wandisa Guida.
- When was Lust of the Vampire released?
- Lust of the Vampire was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.