A Virgin Among the Living Dead
"She's going down."
Originally released in 1973. A Virgin Among the Living Dead is a horror film. directed by Jesús Franco. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christina von Blanc, Carmen Yazalde, and Rosa Palomar
Synopsis
A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to live with them turns into a nightmare. Unable to leave she's drawn into a macabre underworld through visions of nude satanic rituals and her own impending sacrifice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (70 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Christina von Blanc
as Christina Benton
Carmen Yazalde
as Carmencé
Rosa Palomar
as Aunt Abigail
Anne Libert
as The Queen of the Night
Howard Vernon
as Uncle Howard
Jesús Franco
as Basilio
Paul Müller
as Ernesto Pablo Reiner, Christina's father
Linda Hastreiter
as Blind Girl (uncredited)
Antonio de Cabo
as Notary (uncredited)
Nicole Guettard
as Female Doctor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Comptoir Français du Film Production
- Prodif Ets.
- J.K. Films
- Brux International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Virgin Among the Living Dead about?
A girl arrives from London to visit her estranged relatives in a remote castle for the reading of her father's will. After a while she discovers that they are all in fact dead and her decision to l...
Who directed A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead was directed by Jesús Franco.
How long is A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was A Virgin Among the Living Dead released?
A Virgin Among the Living Dead was released on November 15, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Virgin Among the Living Dead?
The main cast of A Virgin Among the Living Dead includes Christina von Blanc, Carmen Yazalde, Rosa Palomar, Anne Libert, Howard Vernon.