El vampiro: Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, Germán Robles, Carmen Monejo, José Luis Jiménez, Mercedes Soler, Alicia Montoya, Jose Chavez, Julio Daneri, Amado Zumaya. El ataúd del vampiro: Abel Salazar, Ariadna Welter, German Robles, Veire Beirute, Alicia Montoya, Guillermo Orea, Carlos Ancira, Antonio Raxel. Originally released as Mexican motion pictures in 1957 and 1958. Special features: Disc one: Commentary by author Robert Cotter [optional audio feature]; English commentary with Spanish subtitles; Photo essay: Fear a la Mexicana! Mexican horror cinema 1953-1965 [text feature]; Original U.S. theatrical release radio spot [audio feature]; Abel Salazar's Boston globe obituary [text feature]; CasaNegra Mexi-horror trailer (3 min.); Cast bios [text feature]; Stills and poster gallery [slide show]; Disc two: Original U.S. theatrical release radio spot [audio feature]; CasaNegra Mexi-horror trailer (3 min.); Stills and poster gallery [slide show].
Contents:
(1957) (84 min.). El vampiro / Cinematográfica A.B.S.A. presenta a ; la presentación de ; argumento y adaptación de Ramon Obon ; una producción de Abel Salazar ; dirigida por Fernando Mendez (1957) (84 min.). (1958) (84 min.). El ataúd del vampiro = the coffin of the vampire / Cinematográfica A.B.S.A. presenta ; argumento, Raul Zenteno ; adaptacion, Ramon Obon ; producción de Abel Salazar ; direccion de Fernando Mendez (1958) (84 min.).
Summary:
El vampiro: Marta goes back to her childhood home, accompanied by Dr. Saldívar. While claiming to be just another traveler, Saldívar is investigating some strange occurrences at the estate. On arriving, Marta learns that things are indeed out of the ordinary-her aunt Maria Teresa has passed away under mysterious circumstances, and Aunt Eloisa appears to be under the spell of guest Count Karol de Lavud. Not surprisingly, de Lavud is soon revealed as a vampire, who plans to resurrect his departed brother from the estate's basement crypt. More importantly, the Count also hopes to recruit Marta-unless Saldívar can stop him in time. El ataúd del vampiro: A criminal brute is hired by foolish, vampire-obsessed Dr. Marion to retrieve the coffin of Count de Lavud and bring it back to the hospital. Dr. Marion has some experiments planned, but he imprudently removes the stake first--making him de Lavud's first new victim. With de Lavud out roaming the streets, Marta is once again in danger of coming under the deadly spell of the blood-sucking prince of darkness. Will Dr. Saldívar be able to save Marta this time?
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