The Vampire Lovers (1970): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Vampire Lovers is a 1970 horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker, starring Peter Cushing, Jon Finch and Douglas Wilmer. It is based on Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu and Roger Dobson. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $1,584 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM-EMI
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vampire Lovers About?
The premise of The Vampire Lovers without spoilers, adapted from Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu and Roger Dobson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Transylvania, a general and a baron confront Carmilla, a captivating vampire who threatens their daughters. Carmilla’s dark allure ensnares the young women, and the men must find a way to stop her before she consumes them entirely. The story explores themes of innocence, corruption, and the dangers of forbidden desire within a world of aristocratic power and ancient secrets.
The Vampire Lovers Cast
Peter Cushing leads the cast, with Jon Finch and Douglas Wilmer. Directed by Roy Ward Baker; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roy Ward Baker
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Critics gave The Vampire Lovers 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Vampire Lovers Plot Summary
What happens in The Vampire Lovers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the mist-laden terrains of Styria, during the year 1794, a ghastly figure draped in ragged finery emerges from her grave, claiming the life of an unsuspecting gentleman lured away from the welcoming warmth of a nearby tavern. As she retreats back to the depths of eternal slumber, an alarming revelation strikes her: her shroud has vanished, leaving her in a state of exposed vulnerability. This unexpected predicament pushes her into a fierce clash with Baron Hartog, a relentless vampire hunter whose thirst for vengeance drives him to confront those who have wronged him. In a pivotal moment, his blade cuts through the darkness, decapitating her in a moment of profound brutality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Vampire Lovers, scene by scene
The Vampire Lovers Box Office
The Vampire Lovers grossed $1,584 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.6K
- International
- $48
The Vampire Lovers Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Vampire Lovers ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
- Clip Is This Horror’s First Queer Vampire Love Story?
How Well Do You Know The Vampire Lovers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Vampire Lovers Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Las amantes vampiros” and “Carmilla, a Vampira de Karnstein”.
- Also known as
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- Las amantes vampiros
- Carmilla, a Vampira de Karnstein
- Vampiri amanti
- Amores de vampiros
- Las amantes del vampiro
- Gruft der Vampire
- Vampyren
- La passion des vampires
- Atracão Mortal
- Os Vampiros Amantes
- Вампірки-коханки
- Οι Ερωμένες του Βρυκόλακα
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- Вампіры-каханкі
- Любовници-вампири
- Любовницы вампирши
- 吸血鬼情人
- 뱀파이어 연인
- Krvežízniví milenci
- バンパイア・ラヴァーズ
- Les amants del vampir
- Wampiryczni kochankowie
- Vampyren - en erotisk mardröm
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The Vampire Lovers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Vampire Lovers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vampire Lovers?
The Vampire Lovers runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Vampire Lovers released?
The Vampire Lovers was released on October 22, 1970.
Who directed The Vampire Lovers?
The Vampire Lovers was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
More films by Roy Ward Baker Who is in the cast of The Vampire Lovers?
The Vampire Lovers stars Peter Cushing, Jon Finch and Douglas Wilmer, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Vampire Lovers make at the box office?
The Vampire Lovers grossed $1,584 worldwide.
How is The Vampire Lovers rated?
The Vampire Lovers has 63 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is The Vampire Lovers based on a book?
Yes. The Vampire Lovers is adapted from Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu and Roger Dobson.
Does The Vampire Lovers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vampire Lovers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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