Peter Sallis, born in 1921 in Twickenham, Middlesex, carved a niche in cult cinema with his diverse roles. He appeared in The Curse of the Werewolf (1961), where his performance added depth to the film's exploration of horror. Sallis also starred in Scream and Scream Again (1970) and Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), showcasing his ability to navigate the chilling landscapes of British horror. His work in Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) further solidified his status in the genre, demonstrating his range as an actor in the realm of exploitation and gothic cinema.
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in their boring borgoueis lives and gets in contact with one of count Dracula's servants. In a nightly ceremony they restore the count back to life. The three men killed Dracula's servant and as a revenge, the count makes sure that the gentlemen are killed one by one by their own sons.