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MOVIE SUMMARY
A group of tourists arrive to see the botanical gardens on a
small island off the coast of Spain. The only inhabitants of the
island are the famous botanist Baron von Weser and his two faithful
servants; all of the other residents fled after a series of
mysterious deaths. When the car driven by the tourists’ guide hits
one of the baron’s servants, von Weser explains that the death was
due to a rare and incurable disease, not the accident.
That night, the guide and Cora Robinson, one of the guests, are
found murdered with all the blood drained from their bodies… Is
there a serial killer at large, or is it something even more
dangerous? Released here on video uncut and in its original aspect
ration for the first time, this highly enjoyable and pioneering
Spanish-set horror is packed with entertaining and surprising twists
and turns. Something of a lost classic, the film plays like a
twisted version of an Agatha Christie story, but with gallons of
gore.
The movie was written and directed by actor Mel Welles, who
created the role of Gravis Mushnik in the original version of The
Little Shop of Horrors. In the role of Baron Von Weser, and
gleefully chewing up the scenery in one of his most delirious
performances, is actor Cameron Mitchell.
DISC FEATURES
- Interview with writer/director Mel Welles - Audio commentary by
David Flint - Documentary on career of actor George Martin -
Documentary on horror films produced in the Costa Brava area -
Original trailer - Publicity Parade of still ans posters
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