An erotic nightmare of tormented lusts that throb in headless, undead bodies!
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace follow that grisly night until Mircalla reappears to avenge her family's decimation and satisfy her desire for blood.
The Vampire Lovers (1970) is a horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker, released on October 4, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ingrid Pitt, Pippa Steel, Madeline Smith and Peter Cushing. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 231 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Vampire Lovers.
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Ingrid Pitt
as Marcilla / Carmilla
Pippa Steel
as Laura
Madeline Smith
as Emma Morton
Peter Cushing
as General von Spielsdorf
George Cole
as Roger Morton
Dawn Addams
as The Countess
Kate O'Mara
as The Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
Douglas Wilmer
as Baron Joachim von Hartog
Jon Finch
as Carl Ebhardt
Ferdy Mayne
as Doctor
Kirsten Lindholm
as First Vampire
John Forbes-Robertson
as Man in Black
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, written by Michael Style, Tudor Gates and Harry Fine, produced by Harry Fine and Michael Style.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 231 ratings.
Lush gothic Hammer horror with Ingrid Pitt, Madeline Smith and Peter Cushing RELEASED IN 1970 and directed by Roy Ward Baker, "The Vampire Lovers" is a Hammer horror based on Irish novelist Sheridan Le Fanu’s “Carmilla,” which was published in 1872 and predated Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by 25 years. The story concerns a family of vampires, the Karnsteins, who prey on people in Austria by finding an excuse to leave…
Reviewed on August 4, 2018
Okay vampire horror movie with some lovely women, though the lead (Ingrid Pitt) couldn't really act. Wasn't terribly invested other than when Peter Cushing was on screen (he's missing for the second act) and frankly as a whole this is rather forgettable. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on January 12, 2022
it's not necessarily the best movie ever but you end up forgiving that because IT'S SO PRETTY!!! It's so vibrant and rich looking and gorgeous!! This era of vamp movies is absolutely one of my faves they absolutely nail the visuals and decor etc etc, it's so freaking beautiful
Reviewed on June 1, 2026
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The main cast of The Vampire Lovers (1970) includes Ingrid Pitt, Pippa Steel, Madeline Smith, Peter Cushing and George Cole. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Vampire Lovers was released on October 4, 1970 and runs for 1h 31m.
The Vampire Lovers (1970) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 231 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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