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A Miami businessman inherits more than brandy—a thirst for vengeance and blood.

A TASTE OF BLOOD

A ghastly tale drenched with gouts of blood spurting from the writhing victims of a madman's lust!

1967 · 1h 57m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB
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What is A Taste of Blood about?

A Taste of Blood is a 1967 American horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis about a Miami businessman who becomes a vampire after drinking brandy laced with Dracula's blood and seeks revenge on the descendants of Dracula's executioners.

Details & Specs
Director
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Writers
Allison Louise Downe, Donald Stanford
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 57m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Overview

A Taste of Blood opens with Miami businessman John Stone inheriting two ancient bottles of Slivovitz brandy from a deceased ancestor in England. The seemingly innocuous gift harbors a dark secret—after Stone drinks the brandy, he is transformed into a vampire, inheriting not just a taste for blood but a centuries-old vendetta. Under the influence of his new powers, he hypnotizes his wife Helene and sets off for England, intent on eliminating the descendants of those who killed Count Dracula. As Stone embarks on his bloody mission, Howard Helsing, a modern-day relative of the legendary vampire hunter, races to stop him, setting the stage for a gothic horror tale that blends hypnosis, revenge, and the supernatural.

Why Cult

Vampiric Inheritance

A simple sip of brandy turns John Stone from businessman to bloodsucker with a mission, thanks to a tainted family legacy.

Transatlantic Revenge

Watch as vampirism crosses the Atlantic, with Stone traveling from Miami to England to avenge Dracula himself.

Hypnotic Antics

Stone's newfound abilities include hypnotizing his wife, adding a twist of mind control to his supernatural arsenal.

Lewis's Take on Vampires

Cult director Herschell Gordon Lewis brings his unique touch to the vampire mythos, blending horror with psychotronic flair.

Threat File

Trigger

Drinking blood-laced brandy

Threat

Vampire John Stone

Effect

Murders descendants of Dracula's executioners; hypnotizes his wife

Setting

Miami and England

Cast & Crew

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Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis Writers: Allison Louise Downe +1 more
BR Bill Rogers John Stone EW Elizabeth Wilkinson Helene Stone William Kerwin William Kerwin Dr. Hank Tyson (as Thomas Wood) LT Lawrence Tobin Detective Crane TS Ted Schell Lord Gold OS Otto Schlessinger Dr. Howard Helsing Eleanor Vaill Eleanor Vaill Hester Avery Herschell Gordon Lewis Herschell Gordon Lewis The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon) Dolores Carlos Dolores Carlos Sherri Morris

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Questions from the Vault

What is A Taste of Blood about? +

A Taste of Blood is a 1967 American horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis about a Miami businessman who becomes a vampire after drinking brandy laced with Dracula's blood and seeks revenge on the descendants of Dracula's executioners.

Who directed A Taste of Blood? +

A Taste of Blood was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.

How long is A Taste of Blood? +

A Taste of Blood has a runtime of 117 minutes.

What genre is A Taste of Blood? +

A Taste of Blood is a horror film.

Where can I watch A Taste of Blood? +

A Taste of Blood is available to stream on SassyFlix.

How does John Stone become a vampire? +

John Stone becomes a vampire after drinking two old bottles of Slivovitz brandy sent from England, which are laced with vampire blood.

Who pursues the vampire John Stone? +

Howard Helsing, a distant relative of Abraham Van Helsing, pursues John Stone to stop his reign of vampiric vengeance.

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