Mark of the Vampire1935

Name: Mark of the Vampire
Genre: Vampire, Classic Monsters, Gothic, Psychological
Released: 1935-04-26
Rating: 6.7

“Undead…Yet living on the kisses of youth!”

Directed by Tod Browning

6.7

Crypt Score

Blended from 3 sources

IMDb 6.3Rotten Tomatoes 86%TMDB 6.2

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#29·Top Vampire Films

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Year

1935

Runtime

60 min

Box Office

Budget

$305,177

🏆 1 nomination total

The premise

Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampire assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body, are certain that the vampire is the mysterious Count Mora or his daughter. Receiving little help from the law, Professor Zelen, an expert in the occult, is called in to assist with their investigation.

Horror Vault's take

When a respected man is found dead in the Czech countryside bearing the unmistakable signs of a vampire attack, a small community is gripped by dread and disbelief. Local authorities struggle to make sense of the crime, prompting the arrival of an occult professor whose knowledge of the supernatural may be the only thing standing between the village and further horror. Shadowy figures haunt the night as legend and reality become dangerously intertwined. This pre-Code MGM chiller blends classic monster atmosphere with an old-dark-house mystery that keeps viewers guessing.

Content: Depictions Of Vampire Assault, Mild Horror Violence, Themes Of Death And The Occult