Lust for a Vampire (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, Lust for a Vampire is a horror film directed by Jimmy Sangster, running about 91 minutes. “A vampire's lust knows no boundaries...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1830, 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. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple, and the equally besotted and even more foolish author Richard Lestrange.
Who’s in it. Lust for a Vampire stars Barbara Jefford as Countess Herritzen, Ralph Bates as Giles Barton, Suzanna Leigh as Janet Playfair and Yutte Stensgaard as Mircalla / Carmilla Karnstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lust for a Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lust for a Vampire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust for a Vampire tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lust for a Vampire (1971)?
- In US, Lust for a Vampire is available to stream on Philo, FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lust for a Vampire worth watching?
- Lust for a Vampire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lust for a Vampire?
- Lust for a Vampire stars Barbara Jefford, Ralph Bates, Suzanna Leigh, Yutte Stensgaard and Michael Johnson.
- When was Lust for a Vampire released?
- Lust for a Vampire was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.