A clan of vampires haunts Carfax Abbey in Andy Milligan’s Gothic bloodline tale.
THE BODY BENEATH
Sexually Rampant Ghouls, Depraved Souls... And Blood-Red Roses!
A family of vampires takes over an estate known as Carfax Abbey. Since inbreeding is destroying the family line, they need new blood to keep the family going, so they set out to find new sources.
When your family reunions require new blood, you know it’s a Milligan horror.
Andy Milligan’s Gothic sensibilities get a vampiric twist as Carfax Abbey becomes home to a blood-hungry, inbred family on the prowl for genetic diversity. It’s a low-budget, high-mood slice of British horror that doesn’t shy away from the eccentricities of its creator. The cast’s parade of Fords adds a layer of familial weirdness you won’t soon forget.
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The Body Beneath is a 1970 United Kingdom horror film directed by Andy Milligan about a vampire family at Carfax Abbey seeking new blood to counteract the effects of inbreeding.
Synopsis
- Director
- Andy Milligan
- Writer
- Andy Milligan
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
Why Cult
Watch a brood of vampires scheme to save their lineage from inbreeding at the iconic Carfax Abbey.
This is Milligan’s distinctive take on horror, infusing Gothic tropes with his offbeat, low-budget style.
The Ford family dominates the cast list, offering a tangled web of vampire relations and drama.
Set in the infamous Carfax Abbey, the film draws on classic horror locations for atmosphere.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Body Beneath about? +
The Body Beneath follows a family of vampires at Carfax Abbey who seek new blood to prevent the decline of their inbred bloodline.
When was The Body Beneath released? +
The Body Beneath was released in 1970.
Who directed The Body Beneath? +
The Body Beneath was directed by Andy Milligan.
How long is The Body Beneath? +
The Body Beneath has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is The Body Beneath? +
The Body Beneath is a horror film.
Where can I watch The Body Beneath? +
The Body Beneath is available to stream on SassyFlix.
