Review of Planet of the Vampires (1965) by John F — 29 Oct 2009

An atmospheric 1960s sci-fi vampire movie with a clever twist ending.

This review of Planet of the Vampires (1965) was written by John F on 29 Oct 2009.

Planet of the Vampires has generally received mixed reviews.

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