Producer Anthony Hinds used the alias John Elder to pen the screenplay of Kiss of the Vampire. Professor Zimmer (Noel Williams), an early 20th century Bavarian, entices a British honeymooning couple (Clifford Evans, Jennifer Daniel) to accept his hospitality. Once ensconced in Zimmers chateau, the couple discovers with horror that Zimmer, Bavarias biggest fan of Count Dracula, is the leader of an enthusiastic vampire cult. Clifford Evans plays the Van Helsing counterpart, determined to rescue the entrapped couple. Not as horrific as the title suggests, Kiss of the Vampire concentrates on the seductive, sensual side of vampirism, especially in a surrealistic masked ball sequence. Though it contains far less bloodletting than most Hammer productions, Kiss of the Vampire was severely cut for its American TV release (and retitled Kiss of Evil). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide