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The Vampire Lovers(1970)
Status: Released
Date: 1970-10-04
63%
213 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
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.
Languages: English, German.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Vampire Lovers
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ingrid Pitt
Marcilla / Carmilla
Peter Cushing
General von Spielsdorf
George Cole
Roger Morton
Kate O'Mara
The Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
Ferdy Mayne
Doctor
Douglas Wilmer
Baron Joachim von Hartog
Madeline Smith
Emma Morton
Dawn Addams
The Countess
Pippa Steel
Laura
Jon Finch
Carl Ebhardt
Video Trailer The Vampire Lovers
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Is This Horror’s First Queer Vampire Love Story?
Mick Garris on THE VAMPIRE LOVERS
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Official Trailer - Trailer
Is This Horror’s First Queer Vampire Love Story? - Clip
Mick Garris on THE VAMPIRE LOVERS - Featurette
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