Castle of Blood (1964)
Danza macabra (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 27min
- Horror
- 27 Feb 1964 (Italy)
- Movie
A journalist takes a bet that he can spend the night in a haunted castle on All Hallow's Eve. During his stay, he bears witness to the castle's gruesome past coming to life before him, and falls in love with a beautiful female ghost.
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| Barbara Steele | ... |
Elisabeth Blackwood
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| Georges Rivière | ... |
Alan Foster
(as George Riviere)
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| Margrete Robsahm | ... |
Julia Alert
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| Arturo Dominici | ... |
Dr. Carmus
(as Henry Kruger)
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| Silvano Tranquilli | ... |
Edgar Allan Poe
(as Montgomery Gleen)
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Sylvia Sorrente | ... |
Elsi Perkings
(as Sylvia Sorent)
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| Umberto Raho | ... |
Lord Thomas Blackwood
(as Raul H. Newman)
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Giovanni Cianfriglia | ... |
Herbert
(as Phil Karson)
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| Benito Stefanelli | ... |
William
(as Ben Steffen)
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Jhonny Walters |
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Miranda Poggi | ... |
Wife
(as Merry Powers)
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John Peters |
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| Salvo Randone | ... |
Lester - the Coachman
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Directed by
| Antonio Margheriti | ... | (as Anthony Dawson) |
| Sergio Corbucci | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Giovanni Grimaldi | ... | (story) (as Jean Grimaud) and |
| Bruno Corbucci | ... | (story) (as Gordon Wilson Jr.) |
| Edgar Allan Poe | ... | (story: "Dance Macabre") |
| Giovanni Grimaldi | ... | (screenplay) (as Jean Grimaud) and |
| Bruno Corbucci | ... | (screenplay) (as Gordon Wilson Jr.) |
Produced by
| Giovanni Addessi | ... | producer (as John MacHaven) |
| Franco Belotti | ... | producer (as Frank Belty) |
| Leo Lax | ... | executive producer |
| Marco Vicario | ... | executive producer |
| Walter Zarghetta | ... | producer (as Walter Sarch) |
Music by
| Riz Ortolani | ... | (as Ritz Ortolani) |
Cinematography by
| Riccardo Pallottini | ... | director of photography (as Richard Kramer) |
Editing by
| Otello Colangeli | ... | (as Otel Langhel) |
Production Design by
| Ottavio Scotti | ... | (as Warner Scott) |
Set Decoration by
| Ennio Michettoni | ... | (as Mike Thony) |
Makeup Department
| Sonny Arden | ... | makeup artist |
| Adalgisa Favella | ... | hair stylist (as Gisa Flowers) |
Production Management
| Carlo Cotti | ... | production secretary (as Frankie Cook) |
| Alfonso Donati | ... | production manager (as Al Givens) |
| Giancarlo Sambucini | ... | production supervisor (as Charles Smith) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ruggero Deodato | ... | assistant director (as Roger Drake) |
Art Department
| Aldo Capuano | ... | assistant production designer (as Audy Clark) |
Special Effects by
| Ettore Catalucci | ... | lab manager (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ettore Catalucci | ... | lighting effects (as E. Catalucci) |
Stunts
| Giovanni Cianfriglia | ... | stunt actor (uncredited) |
| Benito Stefanelli | ... | stunt actor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gastone Di Giovanni | ... | camera operator (as Gary Stone) |
| Ottavio Scotti | ... | assistant camera (as Warner Scott) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rose Lyne | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Riz Ortolani | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| Alessandro Cocci | ... | french adaptation: original version with subtitles |
| Jeni Fletcher | ... | dialogue director |
| Emilio Cigoli | ... | voice dubbing: Umberto Raho (uncredited) |
| Maria Pia Di Meo | ... | voice dubbing: Barbara Steele (uncredited) |
| Vittoria Febbi | ... | voice dubbing: Sylvia Sorrente (uncredited) |
| Pino Locchi | ... | voice dubbing: Benito Stefanelli (uncredited) |
| Glauco Onorato | ... | voice dubbing: Giovanni Cianfriglia (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Rinaldi | ... | voice dubbing: Georges Rivière (uncredited) |
| Lydia Simoneschi | ... | voice dubbing: Margarete Robsahm (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Globe Films International (1964) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Cosmopolitan Films (1964) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Woolner Brothers Pictures Inc. (1964) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Les Films Marbeuf (1965) (France) (theatrical)
- Okura Film (1965) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1967) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Synapse Films (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Night Visions Distribution (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- British Lion Film Corporation (1965) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Les Acacias (2022) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (4K restoration)
- Cinefear (United States) (VHS)
- France 3 (2024) (France) (tv) (4K restored)
- Severin Films (2023) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Sinister Cinema (United States) (DVD) (as 'Castle of Blood')
Special Effects
- S.P.E.S. (opticals)
Other Companies
- C.A.M. (additional music)
- C.A.M. (music publishing company)
- Cinemontaggio (post synchronization at)
- Ferrania (film stock)
- Titra Sound Corporation (dialogue)
- Western Electric (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A writer accepts a bet that he cannot spend the night alone in a haunted castle on All Soul's Eve. Once night falls at the castle, several who had been murdered therein return to life, reliving their deaths and seeking to kill the writer for his blood in a vain attempt to stay alive beyond that one night. Barbara Steele, as one of the living dead, tries to aid his escape from the castle.
Written by Dean Harris |
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| Taglines | They love only for blood! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sergio Corbucci began filming but Antonio Margheriti took over after one week and signed the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the opening scene when Alan Foster enters the tavern, the Four Devils, a crew member is visible in the reflection in the doors glass window. He's using a small hand held device and generating additional smoke for the scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Castle of Blood (2008). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the English dubbed version, composer Riz Ortolani is listed in the credits as "Ritz Ortolani." See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Elisabeth Blackwood: [in a ghostly voice-over] You have stayed with me, Alan. Alan Foster: [in a ghostly voice-over] Yes, Elizabeth. See more » |