Production
Vincent Price was first offered the part of Paul Henderson. He liked the script but was unable to accept because American International Pictures held an exclusive contract with him for horror films.
Originally, director Peter Duffell wanted to have the title Death and the Maiden. Producer Milton Subotsky decided on the more dramatic The House That Dripped Blood. Not one drop of blood appears in the actual film.
When Peter Duffell was attached the participation of actors Lee, Cushing and Pitt had already been decided by the producers. All other actors were cast by Duffell.
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