The Vampire's Coffin (1958)
In Sierra Negra, graverobbers Barraza and Mendoza steal the coffin of Count Karol de Lavud, before heading to a hospital. Barraza sees a medallion upon the coffin's opening and demands more money from Mendoza. Meanwhile, Marta González, recovering from traumatic events, works as a nurse with Dr. Saldívar. When Barraza removes the wooden stake in order to steal Lavud's medallion, the vampire returns to life and begins a crime spree, hunting down Marta to marry her.
Director:
Fernando Méndez
Writers:
Alfredo Salazar, Bram Stoker.
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Abel Salazar as Dr. Enrique Saldivar |
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Ariadna Welter as Marta Gonzalez |
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Germán Robles as Count Karol de Lavud |
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Yerye Beirute as Baraza |
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Alicia Montoya as Maria Teresa |
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Guillermo Orea as Doctor Mendoza |
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Carlos Ancira as Gerente museo |
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Antonio Raxel as Director hospital |
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Lourdes Azcarraga as Víctima de vampiro |
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Irma Castillon as Niña en hospital |
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Jorge Chesterking as Turista museo |
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Felipe del Castillo as Mesero |
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Jesús Gómez as Policía |
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Carlos Hennings as Turista museo |
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José Muñoz as Comandante policía |
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Carlos Robles Gil as Turista museo |
| Directing | Fernando Méndez | Director |
| Sound | Gustavo César Carrión | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Víctor Herrera | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Raúl Zenteno | Story |
| Writing | Ramón Obón | Adaptation |
| Writing | Alfredo Salazar | Screenplay |
| Writing | Bram Stoker | Screenplay |
| Editing | Alfredo Rosas Priego | Editor |