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Blood and Roses (1960)
Et mourir de plaisir (original title)

87 min  -  Horror  -   14 September 1960 (France)
6.7
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Young Carmilla is jealous of her friend's engagement, and her obsession leads her to the tomb of a female vampire... See full summary »

Director:

Roger Vadim

Writers:

Claude Brulé (original story), Sheridan Le Fanu (novel), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Mel Ferrer Mel Ferrer ...
Leopoldo De Karnstein
Elsa Martinelli ...
Annette Vadim Annette Vadim ...
Alberto Bonucci Alberto Bonucci ...
Carlo Ruggieri
René-Jean Chauffard René-Jean Chauffard ...
Dr. Verari (as R.J. Chauffard)
Gabriella Farinon Gabriella Farinon ...
Lisa (as Gaby Farinon)
Serge Marquand Serge Marquand ...
Giuseppe
Edith Peters Edith Peters ...
The Cook (as Edith Arlene)
Peters Catalano Peters Catalano
Nathalie LeForet Nathalie LeForet ...
Marie (as Nathalie LaFaurie)
Carmilla Stroyberg Carmilla Stroyberg ...
Martha (as Camilla Stroyberg)
Marc Allégret Marc Allégret ...
Judge Monteverdi
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Storyline

Young Carmilla is jealous of her friend's engagement, and her obsession leads her to the tomb of a female vampire. The vampire possesses her and leads her to kill and terrorise the inhabitants of the estate. But is it all in her mind, or is she really under the control of an ancient vampire ancestor? Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Ancestor | Tomb | Obsession | Fireworks  | See more »

Taglines:

Ghoul or Girl? See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

...und vor Lust zu sterben See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Documento Film, Films EGE See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

France:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Christopher Lee was originally considered for the role of Count Karnestein, (probably as to make the film marketable for fans of his Hammer vampire films) but the part eventually went to his friend Mel Ferrer. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In three shots from the same scene, the bloodstain on Carmilla's dress moves from the right to the left side, then back to the right side again. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Salem's Lot" (1979) See more »