The evil that men do. The final part of Hammer Films Karnstein Trilogy is in keeping with what made the studios output so readily embraced by the horror faithful. Based on characters created by Sheridan Le Fanu, Hammer take one of their vampire movies and add puritan witch- finding into the mix as well. Upon the death of their parents identical twins Maria and Frieda Gellhorn are relocated to Karnstein in…
Which is the Virgin? Which is the Vampire?
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
Top Cast
Peter Cushing
Gustav Weil
Dennis Price
Dietrich
Madeleine Collinson
Frieda Gellhorn
Mary Collinson
Maria Gellhorn
Isobel Black
Ingrid Hoffer
Kathleen Byron
Katy Weil
Shelagh Wilcocks
Lady in Coach
Damien Thomas
Count Karnstein
David Warbeck
Anton Hoffer
Harvey Hall
Franz
Alex Scott
Hermann
Judy Matheson
Woodman's Daughter
Luan Peters
Gerta
Katya Wyeth
Countess Mircalla
Maggie Wright
Alexa
Inigo Jackson
Woodman
Reviews
***Great Gothic horror ambiance, good cast, magnificent score, so-so story*** Orphaned twin sisters (Madeleine & Mary Collinson) are forced to move from Venice to Styria, Austria, to live with their puritan uncle (Peter Cushing), who’s hell-bent on hunting down witches and burning them at the stake. One of the sisters, Frieda (Madeleine), refuses to tolerate her uncle’s legalistic abuse and is drawn to the…
What's quite sad about this film is the presence of Dennis Price - one of my favourite British comedy actors. He offers so little to this vampire thriller and it's a real shame that he is now reduced to bit parts in which he hardly leaves his chair! Anyway, the gist of the film sees the twin nieces of the zealous priest "Weil" (Peter Cushing) arrive in the village that he rather puritanically rules with his council.…
FAQ about Twins of Evil
What is Twins of Evil about?
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted…
When was Twins of Evil released?
Twins of Evil was released in 1971.
What genres does Twins of Evil belong to?
Twins of Evil is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in Twins of Evil?
The cast of Twins of Evil includes Peter Cushing, Dennis Price, Madeleine Collinson, Mary Collinson, Isobel Black.