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The Velvet Vampire

  • 19711971
  • RR
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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The Velvet Vampire (1971)
Horror
Lee and his wife Susan accept the invitation of mysterious Diane to visit her secluded desert estate. Tensions arise when the couple, unaware that Diane is a vampire, realize that they are b... Read allLee and his wife Susan accept the invitation of mysterious Diane to visit her secluded desert estate. Tensions arise when the couple, unaware that Diane is a vampire, realize that they are both objects of the pale temptress's seductions.Lee and his wife Susan accept the invitation of mysterious Diane to visit her secluded desert estate. Tensions arise when the couple, unaware that Diane is a vampire, realize that they are both objects of the pale temptress's seductions.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
17,694
216
  • Director
    • Stephanie Rothman
  • Writers
    • Maurice Jules
    • Charles S. Swartz
    • Stephanie Rothman
  • Stars
    • Michael Blodgett
    • Sherry E. DeBoer
    • Celeste Yarnall
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  • Director
    • Stephanie Rothman
  • Writers
    • Maurice Jules
    • Charles S. Swartz
    • Stephanie Rothman
  • Stars
    • Michael Blodgett
    • Sherry E. DeBoer
    • Celeste Yarnall
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    • 39User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
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    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Michael Blodgett, Sherry E. DeBoer, and Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    The Velvet Vampire (1971)
    Sherry E. DeBoer and Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)
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    Celeste Yarnall in The Velvet Vampire (1971)

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    Michael Blodgett
    Michael Blodgett
    • Lee Ritter
    Sherry E. DeBoer
    Sherry E. DeBoer
    • Susan Ritter
    • (as Sherry Miles)
    Celeste Yarnall
    Celeste Yarnall
    • Diane LeFanu
    Gene Shane
    • Carl Stoker
    Jerry Daniels
    • Juan
    Sandy Ward
    Sandy Ward
    • Amos
    Paul Prokop
    • Cliff
    Chris Woodley
    • Cliff's Girl
    Robert Tessier
    Robert Tessier
    • Biker
    • (as Bob Tessier)
    Johnny Shines
    • Bluesman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stephanie Rothman
    • Writers
      • Maurice Jules
      • Charles S. Swartz
      • Stephanie Rothman
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sequence at the bus station was shot in downtown Los Angeles without permits.
    • Goofs
      During Lee's second dream, he is nude when he gets out of bed, but the elastic band of underwear is seen on his waist along the bottom of the screen in the next shot, while he undresses Diane.
    • Quotes

      Lee Ritter: Pretty deserted around here huh?

      Gas station attendant: The way the desert is.

    • Connections
      Featured in Nightmare Theatre's Late Night Chill-o-Rama Horror Show Vol. 1 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Evil Hearted Woman
      Written by Johnny Shines (as Johny Shines)
      Performed by Johnny Shines (as Johny Shines)

    User reviews39

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    8/10
    Velvet vampires.
    Stephanie Rothman's "The Velvet Vampire" is an intriguing slab of erotic vampire horror.The desert setting with the ghost town the characters visit provide plenty of unsettling atmosphere.Stunningly beautiful Celeste Yarnall plays the mysterious beauty Diana who after meeting married couple Susan and Lee Ritter at an art gallery lures them into staying the weekend at her Mojave Desert home.Soon both husband and wife find themselves sexually drawn to their mysterious host who suffers from a rare blood disease."The Velvet Vampire" was one of the first horror movies released by Roger Corman's company New World.The female vampire played by Celeste is a fascinating and deeply sensual character.The only known master print belongs to Quentin Tarantino's private collection and he is graciously lending it for the occasion.8 out of 10.
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    • Jan 16, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1980 (Mexico)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Philippines
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Through the Looking Glass
    • Filming locations
      • Joshua Tree, California, USA
    • Production company
      • New World Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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