The Body Beneath
Director: Andy Milligan
Actors: Gavin Reed, Jackie Skarvellis, Berwick Kaler
PlotA Reverend and his family of vampires relocate to England with plans to strengthen their bloodline. Having weakened over generations due to inbreeding, the Reverend seeks to find new, untainted blood to revitalize their lineage. He targets a distant relative, Susan, whose unsuspecting family is drawn into his devious scheme. The Reverend cloaks his true intentions with the charisma of a long-lost kin, while his sinister family carries out his plan to secure their survival.
The ancient family crypt serves as the backdrop for this dreadful reunion. As the Reverend pulls the family into his world, a series of eerie occurrences unsettle Susan and her relatives. Meanwhile, the Reverend's vampire followers hungrily lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The survival of their line is at stake, and nothing will stop the Reverend from achieving his goal. The fear of becoming part of the vampires' dark world grows within Susan's family as the true horror of their situation becomes increasingly clear.
Writers: Andy Milligan
Release Date: 29 Sep 1970
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Body Beneath: a mixed bag with Gavin Reed shining, variable restoration, and insightful commentary.
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