A dying aristocrat surrenders to gothic passions in a vampire-ridden 19th-century village.
NIGHT OF THE WALKING DEAD
In a 19th century village, a young aristocrat suffering from a terminal disease finds herself being drawn to the underground world of vampires and their strange rituals.
Night of the Walking Dead is a 1975 Spanish horror-romance film directed by León Klimovsky about a terminally ill aristocrat who becomes entangled with vampire society, sinister rituals, and forbidden love in a 19th-century village.
- Director
- León Klimovsky
- Writers
- Juan José Daza, Carlos Pumares
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Spain
- Language
- Spanish
- Also Known As
- The Strange Love of the Vampires, Night of the Walking Dead, El extraño amor de los vampiros, Blutsauger, Macht des Blutes, Original title: El extraño amor de los vampiros
The SassyFlix Take
When your last days call for more than laudanum and lace, try vampires and velvet curtains.
Why Cult
Set in a 19th-century village dripping with gloom, cobblestone, and candlelight, the film conjures classic Euro-horror vibes.
Expect secret ceremonies and occult blood rites as the protagonist navigates the underworld of a vampiric society.
This film mixes horror with forbidden romance, as only a Spanish production steeped in gothic tradition can.
The film leans into its psychotronic reputation with elements like female nudity and vampiric seduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night of the Walking Dead about? +
Night of the Walking Dead centers on a terminally ill young aristocrat in a 19th-century village who becomes involved with vampires, their strange rituals, and a love that defies mortality.
When was Night of the Walking Dead released? +
Night of the Walking Dead was released in 1975.
Who directed Night of the Walking Dead? +
Night of the Walking Dead was directed by León Klimovsky.
How long is Night of the Walking Dead? +
Night of the Walking Dead has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Night of the Walking Dead? +
Night of the Walking Dead is a horror and romance film.
Where can I watch Night of the Walking Dead? +
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