Lust for a Vampire

1971
R
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

3.8K

YOUR RATING

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In 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircal... Read allIn 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla.In 1830, forty years to the day since the last manifestation of their dreaded vampirism, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla.

Director
- Jimmy Sangster
Writers
- Tudor Gates
- Sheridan Le Fanu
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

3.8K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Jimmy Sangster
Writers
- Tudor Gates
- Sheridan Le Fanu
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Ralph Bates was cast at very short notice: Peter Cushing was originally intended to play the lead but asked to bow out shortly before filming so that he could continue to look after his ailing wife. Bates later described this as "one of the worst films ever made."

Goofs
When the policeman goes down the well, he strikes a safety match. These did not exist in 1830 [ the date given in the film ]

Quotes
Mircalla: [to Le Strange] What else do you want to know? If I'm a vampire?

Alternate versions
For the original UK cinema release a BBFC cut was made which replaced a topless shot of Amanda with a partially covered one during the bed scene where she is bitten by Mircalla. Video releases were uncut though the 2002 Warner DVD curiously featured the edited cinema print. The 2008 Optimum DVD is the uncut version.

Connections
Edited from Scars of Dracula (1970)

Soundtracks
Strange Love
Music by Harry Robertson (as Harry Robinson)
Lyrics by Frank Godwin
Performed by Tracy

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Love for a Vampire....

'Lust for a vampire' is the second film in the Karnstein Trilogy based on the novels by Sheridan le Fanu. The sequel to 'Vampire lovers' starring Ingrid Pitt, and prequel to 'Twins of Evil' starring playboy playmate twins Mary & Madeline smith, 'Lust for a vampire' was hindered in its production from the off set. Legendary Hammer director Terrence Fisher was forced to pull out and Peter Cushing was replaced by Ralph Bates in the lead role. Yutte Stensgaard plays the truly beautiful Mircalla, a lesbian vampire who is torn between her love for her teacher and her lust for blood. This film has a very cosy atmosphere very traditional of hammers work around the late sixties early seventies. The sets are reasonable and although highly criticised for her performance, Yutte does her job well.

I could go on for pages but as an overview I would HIGHLY recommend this film even if it does dabble in as much romance as horror.