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The Vampire Lovers

1970·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic636.3Rotten Tomatoes76%60%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Hammer HorrorGothic HorrorVampire FilmLesbian Undertones1970s British CinemaAtmosphericErotic HorrorCult ClassicFeminist Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Roy Ward Baker, Betty Harley, Derek Whitehurst
Written by:
Sheridan Le Fanu, Tudor Gates, Tudor Gates
Produced by:
Harry Fine, Michael Style, Tom Sachs
Composed by:
Roy Hyde, Harry Robertson, Philip Martell

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Where can I stream The Vampire Lovers legally?

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The Vampire Lovers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Vampire Lovers worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Vampire Lovers rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Vampire Lovers?

1 h 31 min

The Vampire Lovers runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Vampire Lovers?

Critics70
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Vampire Lovers higher (70) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Vampire Lovers in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Vampire Lovers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Vampire Lovers in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Vampire Lovers use?

Blonde, Brunette, RedheadAdaptational DumbassDemoted to ExtraBig BadNo Name GivenMs. FanserviceMust Be InvitedDepraved BisexualWhat Happened to the Mouse?Girl-on-Girl is HotYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessHero of Another Storyand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The Vampire Lovers, including Blonde, Brunette, Redhead, Adaptational Dumbass, Demoted to Extra.