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The Velvet Vampire

1971·Movie
1h 20min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Scare5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

She's waiting to love you... to death!

A married couple accept the invitation of mysterious vixen Diane LeFanu to visit her in her secluded desert estate. Tensions arise when the couple, unaware at first that Diane is a centuries-old vampire, realize that they are both objects of the pale temptress' seductions.
Erotic HorrorCult ClassicVampire ThrillerPsychological SeductionGothic Desert AestheticSlow Burn Mystery70s ExploitationStylized ViolenceSupernatural Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Velvet Vampire

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Where can I stream The Velvet Vampire legally?

The Velvet Vampire is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Velvet Vampire worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Velvet Vampire rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Velvet Vampire?

1 h 20 min

The Velvet Vampire runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Velvet Vampire?

Critics71
Audiences39

Not quite. Critics rate The Velvet Vampire higher (71) than audiences (39). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Velvet Vampire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Velvet Vampire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Velvet Vampire in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Velvet Vampire use?

ForeshadowingAttempted RapeGilligan CutCatapult NightmareHoly Burns EvilBathtub SceneNot His BloodDream WeaverRight-Hand CatImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceImmortality BisexualityDies Wide Openand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Velvet Vampire, including Foreshadowing, Attempted Rape, Gilligan Cut.