Blood of the Vampire Blood of the Vampire Blood of the Vampire is a 1958 British colour horror film, produced by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman for Tempean Films, directed by Henry Cass, from a screenplay by Jimmy Sangster, that stars Donald Wolfit, Barbara Shelley, and Vincent Ball. Many horror fans thought the feature was a Hammer Films production when it came out, due to its similar look and Sangster's writer's credit. The film's U.S. release was in October 1958 as a double feature with Universal's "Monster on the Campus". The film's storyline, set in Transylvania, is about a scientist who uses the
American Vampire (film) in the mid-60's. An appearance by iconic surf guitar legend Dick Dale performing on the beach adds to the retro vibe of the film. The film was released on VHS and DVD on March 20, 2001 by York Home Entertainment. An audio track featuring commentary from comedians from Los Angeles's Groundlings troupe was included. This release featured over-dubbed audio tracks on the actors' performances. It was re-released in 2005 by Digiview Productions in a slim-case package. American Vampire (film) American Vampire (also known as An American Vampire Story) is an American independent comedy horror film directed by Luis Esteban, written