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Vampyyrin himo

Original title: Lust for a Vampire
  • 19711971
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.9K
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POPULARITY
11,394
1,840
Vampyyrin himo (1971)
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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.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,394
1,840
  • Director
    • Jimmy Sangster
  • Writers
    • Tudor Gates(screenplay by)
    • Sheridan Le Fanu(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Jefford
    • Ralph Bates
    • Suzanna Leigh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jimmy Sangster
  • Writers
    • Tudor Gates(screenplay by)
    • Sheridan Le Fanu(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Jefford
    • Ralph Bates
    • Suzanna Leigh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 63User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
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    • Videos1

    Lust for a Vampire
    Trailer 1:34
    Lust for a Vampire

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    Ralph Bates and Michael Johnson in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Harvey Hall, Barbara Jefford, and Suzanna Leigh in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Ralph Bates and Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Harvey Hall and Suzanna Leigh in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Michael Johnson and Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Michael Johnson and Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Vampyyrin himo (1971)
    Ralph Bates and Yutte Stensgaard in Vampyyrin himo (1971)

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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(screenplay by)
      • Sheridan Le Fanu(based on characters created by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ralph Bates was cast at very short notice: Peter Cushing was originally intended to play the lead but asked to bow out shortly before filming so that he could continue to look after his ailing wife. Bates later described this as "one of the worst films ever made."
    • Goofs
      Towards the end, there is a shot from the top of a carriage bursting out the castle gates. The entire camera crew is visible for several seconds in front of the cart.
    • Quotes

      Richard Lestrange: I spent the whole of last night going through Giles's researches, and believe me they are powerful evidence.

      Mircalla: Evidence! Of what?

      Richard Lestrange: That you are 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 into Vampyyrit iskevät (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Strange Love
      Music by Harry Robertson (as Harry Robinson)
      Lyrics by Frank Godwin
      Performed by Tracy

    User reviews63

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    8/10
    Love for a Vampire....
    'Lust for a vampire' is the second film in the Karnstein Trilogy based on the novels by Sheridan le Fanu. The sequel to 'Vampire lovers' starring Ingrid Pitt, and prequel to 'Twins of Evil' starring playboy playmate twins Mary & Madeline smith, 'Lust for a vampire' was hindered in its production from the off set. Legendary Hammer director Terrence Fisher was forced to pull out and Peter Cushing was replaced by Ralph Bates in the lead role. Yutte Stensgaard plays the truly beautiful Mircalla, a lesbian vampire who is torn between her love for her teacher and her lust for blood. This film has a very cosy atmosphere very traditional of hammers work around the late sixties early seventies. The sets are reasonable and although highly criticised for her performance, Yutte does her job well.

    I could go on for pages but as an overview I would HIGHLY recommend this film even if it does dabble in as much romance as horror.
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    • meonksman
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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1972 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vampyrens begär
    • Filming locations
      • Hunton Park, Essex Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Hammer Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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