The Vampire Lovers

Name: The Vampire Lovers
Genre: Horror
Released: 1970-10-04
Cast: Ingrid Pitt, Pippa Steel, Madeline Smith, Peter Cushing, George Cole

1970 | 91 min | Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for horror fans. If you loved Sinners or Nosferatu, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 74K people sought it out in the past year