5.3
Summary
In 19th-century Styria, isolated teen Lara's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Lara's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Lara's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Emily Harris
- Written by
- Sheridan Le Fanu, Emily Harris
- Produced by
- Emily Precious, Lizzie Brown
- Music by
- Philip Selway
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Facts
July 17, 2020 · 1 h 34 min · NR
- Released
- July 17, 2020
- Runtime
- 1 h 34 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Sexual Content
- Genres
- Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $16,791
- Available in
- 12 countries
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Questions about Carmilla
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Carmilla worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (54).
Is Carmilla good for date night?
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.