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The Vampire Lovers

Play trailer Poster for The Vampire Lovers R,  1970,  1h 28m,  Horror/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 76% 17 Reviews Tomatometer 60% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
76% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A general and a baron hunt a vampire named Carmilla who seduces and bites their daughters.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) Aug 22, 2022
... Brazen but still entertaining schlock. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Fairly flat dialog doesn't provide much of the unconscious humor that usually gives a lift to this type of entertainment. Go to Full Review
Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Jan 1, 2000
This eroticized vampire tale resulted from the last significant surge of creative energy at Britian's Hammer Films, which thereafter descended into abject self-parody. Go to Full Review
Anthony Arrigo Dread Central Jul 9, 2022
4/5
Scream Factory is asking fans to double dip on this new remastered version, and with such stunning video quality and a ridiculous wealth of extras it seems easily worth it. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 15, 2022
2.5/4
Sheridan Le Fanu's classic 1872 novella Carmilla has served as the basis for numerous vampire flicks, although it's probably safe to state that this blood-and-boob-filled adaptation from Hammer Films boasts the largest fan base. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies Jan 3, 2022
3/4
It's kind of fun to watch, and the jiggle factor doesn't hurt. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Roy Ward Baker

Director

Peter Cushing

General von Spielsdorf

Ingrid Pitt

Marcilla

George Cole

Roger Morton

Madeline Smith

Emma Morton

Pippa Steel

Laura

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The Vampire Lovers

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Movie Info

Synopsis A general and a baron hunt a vampire named Carmilla who seduces and bites their daughters.
Director
Roy Ward Baker
Producer
Harry Fine, Michael Style
Screenwriter
Sheridan Le Fanu, Harry Fine, Tudor Gates, Michael Style, Tudor Gates
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp., Embassy Pictures, American International Pictures, Orion Pictures
Production Co
Hammer Film Productions Limited, American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 1970, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
1h 28m
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