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Lust for a Vampire

  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.3K
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Lust for a Vampire (1971)
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Folk HorrorVampire HorrorHorror

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
    • Barbara Jefford
    • Ralph Bates
    • Suzanna Leigh
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    • IMDb RATING
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    4.3K
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    • Director
      • Jimmy Sangster
    • Writers
      • Tudor Gates
      • Sheridan Le Fanu
    • Stars
      • Barbara Jefford
      • Ralph Bates
      • Suzanna Leigh
    • 75User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Barbara Jefford
    Barbara Jefford
    • Countess Herritzen
    Ralph Bates
    Ralph Bates
    • Giles Barton
    Suzanna Leigh
    Suzanna Leigh
    • Janet Playfair
    Yutte Stensgaard
    Yutte Stensgaard
    • Mircalla…
    Michael Johnson
    • Richard Lestrange
    Helen Christie
    Helen Christie
    • Miss Simpson
    Mike Raven
    Mike Raven
    • Count Karnstein
    Christopher Cunningham
    • Coachman
    Harvey Hall
    Harvey Hall
    • Inspector Heinrich
    Michael Brennan
    • Landlord
    Pippa Steel
    • Susan Pelley
    Judy Matheson
    Judy Matheson
    • Amanda McBride
    Caryl Little
    • Isabel Courtney
    David Healy
    David Healy
    • Raymond Pelley
    Jonathan Cecil
    Jonathan Cecil
    • Arthur Biggs
    Erik Chitty
    Erik Chitty
    • Professor Herz
    • (as Eric Chitty)
    Jack Melford
    Jack Melford
    • Bishop
    Christopher Neame
    Christopher Neame
    • Hans
    • Director
      • Jimmy Sangster
    • Writers
      • Tudor Gates
      • Sheridan Le Fanu
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    • Trivia
      While Mircalla is being resurrected, two closeups of the bloodshot eyes of Count Karnstein are not of Mike Raven, but are clearly actually the eyes of Christopher Lee, in a shot cut in from another movie, almost certainly Scars of Dracula (1970). It's probable that the insert was used because of the striking bloodiness of the eyes, coupled with Raven's close facial resemblance to Christopher Lee.
    • 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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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 2, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ataúd para un vampiro
    • Filming locations
      • Hunton Park, Essex Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK(exteriors Girls Finishing School)
    • Production company
      • Hammer Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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