Maria Lease emerged in the late 1960s as a distinctive presence in the world of cult cinema. She appeared in Angelique in Black Leather (1968), where she embodied the allure and danger of the era's exploitation genre. Lease also graced films such as Return of the Secret Society (1968) and All the Sins of Sodom (1968), showcasing her versatility in roles that often explored the fringes of society. Her contributions to films like The Wall of Flesh (1968) and One Million AC/DC (1969) further solidified her status as a key figure in the underground film movement.
Horror of the Blood Monsters
In the near future with a intergalactic vampire plague threatening earth, an expedition is sent to a distant galaxy in hopes of discovering the plague's source. Landing on a mysterious planet they discover that Spectrum radiation has turned the atmosphere into a one-color tint. Exploring further, the group discovers living dinosaurs, a race of vampire cavemen, and other strange creatures.