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A psychotronic Gothic horror where vampirism, nudity, and murder haunt a German castle.

THE HORRIBLE SEXY VAMPIRE

1970 · 1h 30m · R · Horror

Some kind of sadist, but not human, is murdering people. A doctor is convinced that the killings are the evil workings of a reclusive odd baron who died many years ago.

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From the vault: Where Dracula references and see-through lingerie share equal screen time.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of Gothic horror includes a Mercedes Benz, invisible fiends, and a parade of lingerie, The Horrible Sexy Vampire is your decadent ticket. José Luis Madrid serves up a Euro-horror cocktail of cyclical murder, vampiric lore, and more see-through panties than your average Hammer outing. Stuttgart’s never looked so psychotronic.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is The Horrible Sexy Vampire about?

The Horrible Sexy Vampire is a 1970 Spanish horror film directed by José Luis Madrid about a spate of cyclical murders near Stuttgart blamed on a vampire, centering on Count Oblensky's eerie inheritance of a castle with sinister restrictions.

Details & Specs
Director
José Luis Madrid
Writer
José Luis Madrid
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
The Horrible Sexy Vampire, The Vampire of the Highway, Le vampire sexuel, Le manie di Mr. Winninger omicida sessuale, Der Vampir von Schloss Frankenstein, Original title: El vampiro de la autopista

Synopsis

There have been a spate of murders in the small town of Brennitz near Stuttgart. The coroner voices a theory to the police detective that these murders occur on a 28-year cycle and are being caused by a vampire. The two go to the nearby von Winnegar castle to investigate ” only to be killed. Shortly after, Count Oblensky arrives from London, claiming that he is the latest heir of the von Winnegar name. The inheritance stipulates that only he or his wife can enter the castle and that he must never go down to the dungeons. As he settles into the castle, The Count becomes certain of the existence of vampires but the locals dismiss this as alcoholism or mental illness on his part.

Why Cult

Gothic Castle Inheritance

Count Oblensky arrives from London to claim a mysterious castle with chilling rules about dungeons and who may enter.

Psychotronic Sexploitation Mashup

This film blends Gothic horror with sexploitation, featuring female topless nudity, bubble baths, and a healthy dose of red panties.

Cyclical Vampire Murders

A series of murders every 28 years have locals blaming vampires—and the police can’t keep up with this bloodthirsty timetable.

Euro-Horror in Stuttgart

Set in a small German town near Stuttgart, the action features a Mercedes Benz convertible and classic European horror tropes.

Questions from the Vault

What is The Horrible Sexy Vampire about? +

The film follows Count Oblensky as he inherits a castle near Stuttgart, where murders linked to vampirism and an ominous family legacy unfold.

When was The Horrible Sexy Vampire released? +

The Horrible Sexy Vampire was released in 1970.

Who directed The Horrible Sexy Vampire? +

José Luis Madrid directed The Horrible Sexy Vampire.

How long is The Horrible Sexy Vampire? +

The Horrible Sexy Vampire has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Horrible Sexy Vampire? +

It is a horror film.

Where can I watch The Horrible Sexy Vampire? +

The Horrible Sexy Vampire is available to stream on SassyFlix.