Summary
In 1830, 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. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple, and the equally besotted and even more foolish author Richard Lestrange.
Details
Release Date: January 17, 1971
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genres: Horror
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 5.7/10 (78 votes)
Karnstein (Hammer) Collection

The Vampire Lovers
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.

Lust for a Vampire
In 1830, 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. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple, and the equally besotted and even more foolish author Richard Lestrange.

Twins of Evil
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous execution, whilst Frieda remains free to continue her orgy of evil.
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Cast

Barbara Jefford
Countess Herritzen

Ralph Bates
Giles Barton

Suzanna Leigh
Janet Playfair

Yutte Stensgaard
Mircalla / Carmilla Karnstein

Michael Johnson
Richard Lestrange

Helen Christie
Miss Simpson

Pippa Steel
Susan Pelley

Harvey Hall
Inspector Heinrich

Michael Brennan
Landlord

Judy Matheson
Amanda

Jonathan Cecil
Biggs

Erik Chitty
Professor Herz

Jack Melford
Bishop

Kirsten Lindholm
Peasant Girl

Luan Peters
Trudi

David Healy
Raymond Pelley

Christopher Neame
Hans

Sue Longhurst
Schoolgirl







