The Return of the Vampire
"The Vampire's Prey... a Beautiful Girl! Compelled to follow his commands! The blood of her fiancé on his hands! How can she escape the vampire?"
Originally released in 1943. The Return of the Vampire is a horror film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bela Lugosi, Nina Foch, and Roland Varno
Synopsis
In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of his wolfman ex-servant, and assuming the identity of a scientist who has just escaped from a concentration camp, he starts out on a plan to get revenge upon the family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (66 votes)
Budget
$75K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.1M
14.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
as Armand Tesla
Nina Foch
as Nicki Saunders
Roland Varno
as John Ainsley
Matt Willis
as Andreas Obry
Frieda Inescort
as Lady Jane Ainsley
Miles Mander
as Sir Frederick Fleet
Ottola Nesmith
as Elsa Walter - Governess
Gilbert Emery
as Dr. Walter Saunders
Leslie Denison
as Detective Lynch
William Austin
as Detective Gannett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000
- Revenue
- $1,090,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Return of the Vampire about?
In 1918, an English family is terrorized by a vampire, until they learn how to deal with it. They think their troubles are over, but German bombs in WWII free the monster. He reclaims the soul of h...
Who directed The Return of the Vampire?
The Return of the Vampire was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is The Return of the Vampire?
The Return of the Vampire has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Return of the Vampire released?
The Return of the Vampire was released on November 11, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Return of the Vampire?
The main cast of The Return of the Vampire includes Bela Lugosi, Nina Foch, Roland Varno, Matt Willis, Frieda Inescort.