Mark Damon, born in 1933, emerged as a prominent figure in cult cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. He gained acclaim for his role in House of Usher (1960), a classic from Roger Corman, and later starred in The Young, the Evil and the Savage (1968) and Hannah, Queen of the Vampires (1973). Damon's work in the genre reflects the era's fascination with horror and the macabre, and he also showcased his writing skills in The Devil's Wedding Night (1973), where he played a dual role as both actor and writer.
The Devil's Wedding Night
The 1800s: scholarly Karl Schiller believes he's found the ring of the Nibelungen, which holds great power. It's at Castle Dracula. His twin, Franz, a gambler, asks if vampires frighten Karl; Karl shows him an Egyptian amulet, which may protect him. Franz takes the amulet and sets out ahead of his brother, arriving at the castle first. There he finds a countess who invites him to dine. Later that night, Karl arrives. Coincidently, it's the Night of the Virgin Moon, a night that falls every fifty years and draws five virgins from the surrounding village to the castle not be heard from again. Can Karl protect his brother, find the ring, and rescue any of the women?
