A scientist, working with genetics, creates a creature that is capable
of transforming back and forth between a giant Death Head moth and a
beautiful woman.
Quite silly - and mediocre - horror yarn; the creature is especially risible.
Halliwell (no star): "Unpersuasive and totally idiotic cheapjack horror fare."
A master swordsman and former soldier and his hunchbacked assistant hunt vampires.
Above-average, but a bit off-kilter Hammer horror movie that creates some atmosphere, but Herr Janson's performance and his cloak-and-dagger fighting skills are quite meager.
Halliwell*: "Lively horror yarn with amusing asides."
Maltin***: "Unique blend of horror and swashbuckler genres...Artsy, exciting, almost intoxicatingly atmospheric thriller has developed considerable following; one of the best (and least typical) Hammer productions."
Michael Weldon/Psychotronic: "Too bad this fun vampire adventure got lost on a double bill with the inferior Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell, because it's really good...The vampire lore is mostly new and the film works as an adventure and a comedy."
