British label Nucleus Films is preparing a Blu-ray release of Henry Cass' film
Blood of the Vampire (1958), starring Donald Wolfit, Barbara Shelley, Vincent Ball, and Victor Maddern. The release is expected to arrive on the market early next year.
Synopsis: In 1870s Transylvania, scientist Dr. Callistratus (Donald Wolfit) is put to death by villagers who wrongly believe he's a vampire. However, his horribly disfigured henchman, Carl (Victor Maddern), is on hand to orchestrate a life-saving heart transplant. Revived, Dr. Callistratus makes his way to a remote asylum, which he manages to assume control of. But, realizing the operation he underwent has left him with a constant need for blood, the mad doctor looks to his patients for a fresh supply.