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The Vampire Lovers

An erotic nightmare of tormented lusts that throb in headless, undead bodies!

6.4(237)19701h 31m4

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.

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Released
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Box office
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Language
German
Part of Karnstein (Hammer) Collection · 3 films
  • daughter
  • vampire
  • exploitation
  • revenge
  • lgbt

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR22 Oct 1970
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical4 Oct 1970
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1623 May 1973
  • PortugalPT

    • TheatricalM/184 Oct 1970

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The Vampire Lovers was released on 4 October 1970.

Audience reviews

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    Wuchak

    8/4/2018

    7/10

    Lush gothic Hammer horror with Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith and Peter Cushing RELEASED IN 1970 and directed by Roy Ward Baker, "The Vampire Lovers" is a Hammer horror based on Irish novelist Sheridan Le Fanu’s “Carmilla,” which was published in 1872 and predated Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by 25 years. The story concerns a family of vampires, the Karnsteins, who prey on people in Austria by finding an excuse to leave t…

  • J

    JPV852

    1/12/2022

    6/10

    Okay vampire horror movie with some lovely women, though the lead (Ingrid Pitt) couldn't really act. Wasn't terribly invested other than when Peter Cushing was on screen (he's missing for the second act) and frankly as a whole this is rather forgettable. **3.0/5**

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    claristo

    6/1/2026

    8/10

    it's not necessarily the best movie ever but you end up forgiving that because IT'S SO PRETTY!!! It's so vibrant and rich looking and gorgeous!! This era of vamp movies is absolutely one of my faves they absolutely nail the visuals and decor etc etc, it's so freaking beautiful

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