The Vampire Lovers

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The Vampire Lovers

R

1970

1h 28m

Horror

LGBTQ+

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SIMAS C

@simas_eros 1 day ago

A film very much in the camp style, the first in a trilogy about the Karnstein family. In this instance, Carmilla/Mircalla is a lesbian vampire in search of victims. It features some nudity, though handled with good taste. The story is based on the book "Carmilla," one of the earliest vampire novels, published in 1872.

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Sean B

@DarkMagus Oct 17, 2026

A schlocky, but very entertaining retelling of the Carmilla novella.

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Jasmine W

@jasniquejewels Aug 31, 2026

pretty good retelling of carmilla I enjoyed this one

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Jeepers C

@RT12312147 Jan 9, 2026

This movie has it all. It is a very atmospheric and has a sensualous lesbian vampire theme going on. The beautiful Ingrid Pitt provides all the drama. This one's a keeper.

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matthew d

@Gooseo Dec 18, 2024

Pretty good premise of a vampire charming their way into homes and slowly killing or possessing who they will

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nick s

@Nick_S Jul 20, 2024

The pacing and spectacle was not particularly arresting, unless you count all the bare flesh. There were some good costumes and a number of competent actors.

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Roy Ward Baker

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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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