The Vampire Lovers(1970)
“An erotic nightmare of tormented lusts that throb in headless, undead bodies!”
Overview
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.
Director
Roy Ward Baker
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
Cast
Ingrid Pitt
as Marcilla / Carmilla
Peter Cushing
as General von Spielsdorf
George Cole
as Roger Morton
Kate O'Mara
as The Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
Ferdy Mayne
as Doctor
Douglas Wilmer
as Baron Joachim von Hartog
Madeline Smith
as Emma Morton
Dawn Addams
as The Countess
Pippa Steel
as Laura
Jon Finch
as Carl Ebhardt
Kirsten Lindholm
as First Vampire
John Forbes-Robertson
as Man in Black
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
German
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Hammer Film Productions
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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 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.
Who directed The Vampire Lovers?▼
The Vampire Lovers was directed by Roy Ward Baker and released in 1970. It is a horror film.
How long is The Vampire Lovers?▼
The Vampire Lovers has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Vampire Lovers?▼
The cast of The Vampire Lovers includes Ingrid Pitt as Marcilla / Carmilla, Peter Cushing as General von Spielsdorf, George Cole as Roger Morton, Kate O'Mara as The Governess (Mme. Perrodot), Ferdy Mayne as Doctor and more.
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