Vampire off revenants—are common in vampire folklore. Garlic is a common example, a branch of wild rose and hawthorn plant are said to harm vampires, and in Europe, sprinkling mustard seeds on the roof of a house was said to keep them away. Other apotropaics include sacred items, for example a crucifix, rosary, or holy water. Vampires are said to be unable to walk on consecrated ground, such as that of churches or temples, or cross running water. Although not traditionally regarded as an apotropaic, mirrors have been used to ward off vampires when placed, facing outwards, on a door (in
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires despite the language barrier. "The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires" was a co-production with Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers Studio, made in the hope of garnering some of the kung fu movie market share. Michael Carreras later said this "wasn't such a good idea" although he felt "some of the film is quite good." The movie was released with various titles in different locations, including "The 7 Brothers Meet Dracula" in the US and "Dracula and the 7 Golden Vampires" in the Far East. During some scenes involving roving gangs of undead, several vampires can be seen hopping up and