Lalla Ward, born in 1951 in London, is an English actress known for her role as Romana II in the iconic series Doctor Who. In Vampire Circus (1972), she brings a captivating energy to the film, contributing to its blend of horror and eroticism. Her performance in this cult classic highlights her ability to navigate the darker themes of the genre, cementing her place in the realm of exploitation cinema. Ward's work continues to resonate with fans of cult films, making her a notable figure in the conversation around genre 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.
