The Vampire Lovers (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The Vampire Lovers is a horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 91 minutes. “An erotic nightmare of tormented lusts that throb in headless, undead bodies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Vampire Lovers stars Ingrid Pitt as Marcilla / Carmilla, Peter Cushing as General von Spielsdorf, George Cole as Roger Morton and Kate O'Mara as The Governess (Mme. Perrodot), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Vampire Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vampire Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vampire Lovers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vampire Lovers (1970)?
- In US, The Vampire Lovers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vampire Lovers worth watching?
- The Vampire Lovers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vampire Lovers?
- The Vampire Lovers stars Ingrid Pitt, Peter Cushing, George Cole, Kate O'Mara and Ferdy Mayne.
- When was The Vampire Lovers released?
- The Vampire Lovers was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.