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Musclebound heroics and bloodthirsty villainy collide in this Italian sword-and-sandal shocker.

GOLIATH AND THE VAMPIRES

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1961 · 1h 32m · NR · Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Goliath must save the kidnapped women of his village from an evil zombie leader who needs their blood to feed his soldiers.

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Italian biceps versus an undead baddie—because sometimes Hercules just doesn't cut it.

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Why settle for just muscle or mayhem when you can have both? With Gordon Scott as Goliath (a.k.a. Maciste), a pirate raid, and a blood-drinking villain holed up in Salmanak, this peplum pits brute strength against supernatural horrors—Italian style.

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Quick Answer
What is Goliath and the Vampires about?

Goliath and the Vampires is a 1961 Italian action, adventure, fantasy, and horror film directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and Sergio Corbucci about Goliath's quest to rescue kidnapped villagers from the bloodthirsty Kobrak.

Details & Specs
Directors
Giacomo Gentilomo, Sergio Corbucci
Writers
Sergio Corbucci, Duccio Tessari
Release
1961
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Also Known As
Det djävulska monstret, Puños de hierro, Maciste contro il vampiro (original title)

Synopsis

Maciste's village is attacked by pirates. The women, including Maciste's fiancee Guja, are carried off to Salmanak, where dwells the lair of the blood drinking Kobrak. Maciste vows to rescue them.

Why Cult

Sword-and-Sandal Horror

This film mashes up classic peplum adventure with gothic horror as Goliath battles a vampire leader and his minions.

Gordon Scott Heroics

Gordon Scott flexes as Maciste (Goliath), bringing brawn and charisma to the supernatural rescue mission.

Italian Genre Blend

Directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and Sergio Corbucci, this film serves pulpy fantasy, action, and horror straight from 1960s Italy.

Villainous Kobrak

Kobrak, the blood-drinking fiend, isn't your everyday peplum foe—he's a supernatural menace with a serious thirst.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Goliath and the Vampires about? +

Goliath and the Vampires follows Goliath as he sets out to rescue the kidnapped women of his village from the vampiric villain Kobrak.

When was Goliath and the Vampires released? +

Goliath and the Vampires was released in 1961.

Who directed Goliath and the Vampires? +

Goliath and the Vampires was directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and Sergio Corbucci.

How long is Goliath and the Vampires? +

The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Goliath and the Vampires? +

Goliath and the Vampires is an action, adventure, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch Goliath and the Vampires? +

Goliath and the Vampires is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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