Lush gothic Hammer horror with Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith and Peter Cushing RELEASED IN 1970 and directed by Roy Ward Baker, "The Vampire Lovers" is a Hammer horror based on Irish novelist Sheridan Le Fanu’s “Carmilla,” which was published in 1872 and predated Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by 25 years. The story concerns a family of vampires, the Karnsteins, who prey on people in Austria by finding an excuse to leave…
An erotic nightmare of tormented lusts that throb in headless, undead bodies!
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace follow that grisly night until Mircalla reappears to avenge her family's decimation and satisfy her desire for blood.
Top Cast
Ingrid Pitt
Marcilla / Carmilla
Peter Cushing
General von Spielsdorf
George Cole
Roger Morton
Kate O'Mara
The Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
Ferdy Mayne
Doctor
Douglas Wilmer
Baron Joachim von Hartog
Madeline Smith
Emma Morton
Dawn Addams
The Countess
Pippa Steel
Laura
Jon Finch
Carl Ebhardt
Kirsten Lindholm
First Vampire
John Forbes-Robertson
Man in Black
Shelagh Wilcocks
Housekeeper
Harvey Hall
Renton
Janet Key
Gretchin
Charles Farrell
Landlord
Reviews
Okay vampire horror movie with some lovely women, though the lead (Ingrid Pitt) couldn't really act. Wasn't terribly invested other than when Peter Cushing was on screen (he's missing for the second act) and frankly as a whole this is rather forgettable. **3.0/5**
it's not necessarily the best movie ever but you end up forgiving that because IT'S SO PRETTY!!! It's so vibrant and rich looking and gorgeous!! This era of vamp movies is absolutely one of my faves they absolutely nail the visuals and decor etc etc, it's so freaking beautiful
FAQ about The Vampire Lovers
What is The Vampire Lovers about?
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through…
When was The Vampire Lovers released?
The Vampire Lovers was released in 1970.
What genres does The Vampire Lovers belong to?
The Vampire Lovers is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in The Vampire Lovers?
The cast of The Vampire Lovers includes Ingrid Pitt, Peter Cushing, George Cole, Kate O'Mara, Ferdy Mayne.