Richard Owens is an actor known for his role in Vampire Circus (1972), where he embodies the enigmatic nature of the circus performers. Debuting in the early 1970s, Owens contributed to the film's unique blend of horror and spectacle, captivating audiences with his portrayal of the mysterious characters that populate this cult classic. His work in Vampire Circus showcases the intersection of horror and the grotesque, a hallmark of the era’s exploitation cinema.
Vampire Circus
After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.
