THE VAMPIRE’S COFFIN-1958-This Mexican made vampire film is actually a sequel to THE VAMPIRE (made the year before). Both star German Robles as the long fanged Count Lavud. This time a medical doctor steals his body and a thief removes the stake from The Count’s heart. He rises once more to make humans his slaves. The movie’s producer Abel Salazar (who would later star in the weird classic THE BRAINIAC) returns in the role of Dr. Enrique who tries to make the police believe a real life vampire is on the loose. Parts of it take place in a wax museum and there are a couple of unnecessary dance numbers.
Though made quickly and cheaply these Mexican made horrors do have a lot of atmosphere and TVC is no exception (even if you can see the string on the flying bat!) but the dubbing has always left much to be desired. Yet in the right mood (say after a couple of beers, preferably Dos Ecces..) that flaw can be pretty enjoyable!
From the same folks who brought us “The Aztec Mummy” Series and off the wall madness like CURSE OF THE DOLL PEOPLE (which Salazar co-wrote)! Robles later starred in another series as a vampire named Nostradamus!
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