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TALL, DARK AND DEADLY! Updating the vampire mythos to early 1970s Los Angeles, these much-loved cult classics star Robert Quarry (Dr Phibes Rises Again) as the svelte Count Yorga, living in a mansion in the southern California hills with his equally mysterious brides . Introducing himself as a mystic from Bulgaria who s an expert on sances, his true nature is given away by the title of his first film, Count Yorga, Vampire, long before the hapless Donna (Donna Anders, Werewolves on Wheels) and her friends discover the truth. The sequel, The Return of Count Yorga, sees him relocate to San Francisco, where he has designs on an orphanage as a source of potential victims, but gets distracted by the prospect of the beautiful but innocent Cynthia (Mariette Hartley, Marooned) becoming the latest addition to his harem. Firm drive-in favourites from the moment they were first unleashed, the Count Yorga films were directed by Bob Kelljan (Scream Blacula Scream) with just the right mix of atmosphere, suspense and tongue-in-cheek humour, with Quarry s delivery of the Count s witty one-liners being a particular joy. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: High Definition digital transfers of both Yorga films, from original film elements by MGM Original mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary on Count Yorga, Vampire by David Del Valle Audio commentary on The Return of Count Yorga by David Del Valle Interview with critic and author Kim Newman Theatrical trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys First pressing only: Booklet featuring new writing on the films by Frank Collins