---
title: "Grave of the Vampire"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/grave-of-the-vampire-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28160
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Grave of the Vampire (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/grave-of-the-vampire-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grave of the Vampire is a 1972 American horror film directed by John Hayes and starring William Smith, Michael Pataki, and Lyn Peters. The story follows vampire Caleb Croft as he awakens from his unholy slumber with an insatiable lust for blood and the pleasures of the flesh.

The film carries a PG rating, has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes, and was released in the United States on August 23, 1972. It is recognized in various movie databases and is documented as a horror feature from the early 1970s.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Awakened from his unholy slumber, vampire Caleb Croft unleashes an insatiable lust for blood."

### Why Watch
- Directed by John Hayes
- Stars William Smith, Michael Pataki, and Lyn Peters
- Released in the United States in August 1972

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has received mixed user scores and ratings on review databases.
- Tone & Suitability: This 1972 horror film runs for 1 hour and 31 minutes and is rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1972, #american-film, #horror, #vampire, #cult-classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/grave-of-the-vampire-1972#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Grave of the Vampire?
Streaming availability can be checked on the JustWatch or platform links provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).

### Q: Is Grave of the Vampire worth watching?
User scores on platforms like Kinobox and CSFD hover around fifty percent, so viewer reception is generally mixed.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Grave of the Vampire?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Grave of the Vampire?
Grave of the Vampire is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Grave of the Vampire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28160)
- [Grave of the Vampire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grave_of_the_Vampire)
- [Grave of the Vampire 51% (1972) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/222844-grave-of-the-vampire)
- [Grave of the Vampire (1972) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/124369-grave-of-the-vampire)
- [Grave of the Vampire (1974) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/47530-grave-of-the-vampire/prehled/)

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