a convincing adaption of LeFanu's tale
Nice 70s Hammer flick, fitting the subgenre "Lesbian Vampire" as it is based on the "Carmilla" tale by Sheridan LeFanu. Trivia information say this was the first Hammer flick to include scenes of nakedness related to sex. You come to sympathize with Carmilla, which is not a bad thing. I watched some adaption of the Erszebet Bathory tale by Hammer some time ago. Again, Ingrid Pitt starring, yet that film was totally boring, with stupid, uninteresting characters and a low quantity of killing or sex (which, naturally, meets perfectly in the act of bathing in blood for the resurrection of beauty). Therefore, I was surprised to see such a convincing plot (though the end, as it is the case very often, could have done better). Suspense is maintained very well and Carmilla's character really raises some interest. Well done.
7 out of 10
7 out of 10
- ruben-heim
- 3 de dez. de 2002