Count Yorga, Vampire
Posing as a hip medium, a bloodthirsty old-world undead gent attracts young lovelies to his mansion by holding séances in modern-day Los Angeles.
Why it matters
A slick blend of gothic vampire mythos with late ’60s counterculture cool, Count Yorga, Vampire reanimates classic undead terror in sun-soaked Los Angeles.
- One of the earliest films to transplant Dracula-style horror to a contemporary urban setting, predating the wave of modern vampire tales.
- Robert Quarry’s suave yet sinister Count Yorga is a study in old-world menace clashing with new-world naiveté.
- Low-budget charm meets effective atmosphere—practical makeup effects that hold up better than expected for 1970 indie fare.
- Perfect for fans of vampire lore who want a cult classic that bridges Hammer Horror’s theatricality with grindhouse grit.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Vampire
