The Vampire Lovers (Original title)
Dates: 1970 (Copyright), 19 January 1970 (Production), 04 October 1970 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Roy Ward Baker
Synopsis: Horror story of beautiful female vampire, who seduces her young female victims and brings terror and death to two families in Styria.
Genres: Period drama, Horror
Subject: Vampires
Releases
Date: 1970Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 91 mins Length: 8188 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM-EMI Film Distributors Ltd.
Title: Vampire Lovers and Hammer's post-1970 production strategyAuthor: BARNETT, Vincent L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers the artistic merits and commercial performance of 'The Vampire Lovers' (1970), the production of which was subcontracted by Hammer to Fantale Films, before discussing Hammer's financial performance in the late 1960s and early 1970s and the production strategy adopted by the company ahead of its decline in the later 1970s.
In: Cinema Retro v3 n8 2007 Page: 11
Title: Hammer censored!Author: KINSEY, Wayne Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief discussion on how the introduction of a new system of certification by the British Board of Film Censors in 1970 i mpacted on Hammer Films, allowing them to make more films th at mixed sex and horror, such as The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Cinema Retro v1 n3 Autumn 2005 Pages: 12-14
Title: There's something about Maddy: the small adventures of a...Author: SMITH, Madeline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...very tiny star". Madeline Smith recounts how she got started in the film business and her memories of filming The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Cinema Retro v1 n3 Autumn 2005 Page: 14,45
Title: The Vampire LoversAuthor: GREAVES, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief appraisal of the making of the Hammer horror film The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n7 August 2003 Page: 45
Title: The laserphile: scary tricks and treatsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 86
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n91 Aug/Sep 2001 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Shivers - n91 Aug/Sep 2001: no known title]Author: PITT, Ingrid Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The House that Hammer Built n7 February 1998 Pages: 380-385
Title: The vampire loversArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Detailed analysis of The VAMPIRE LOVERS, including script extracts
In: Filmfax n61 Jun/Jul 1997 Page: 61,62
Title: The Vampire LoversAuthor: DEL VECCHIO, Deborah Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n3 December 1970 Page: 56;59
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n3 December 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Sep 1970 Page: 23
Title: [Variety - 16 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3282 5 Sep 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3282 5 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v37 n441 October 1970 Pages: 207-208
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v37 n441 October 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9772 20 Jan 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9772 20 Jan 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9838 11 Sep 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9838 11 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 15
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: On prod.
Author: ROSE, James Pages: 174 p.
Title: Ingrid Pitt, queen of horror: the complete career
Author: COTTER, Robert Michael 'Bobb'
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8170 FeetBFI identifier: C-183995
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(3)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-183994
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8189 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-183996
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8170 FeetBFI identifier: C-183995
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1970 (Copyright), 19 January 1970 (Production), 04 October 1970 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: Roy Ward Baker
Synopsis: Horror story of beautiful female vampire, who seduces her young female victims and brings terror and death to two families in Styria.
Genres: Period drama, Horror
Subject: Vampires
Releases
Date: 1970Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 91 mins Length: 8188 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: MGM-EMI Film Distributors Ltd.
Credits
(31)
©/Production Company: American International Productions, Production Company: Hammer Film Productions, [Production Company]: Fantale Films, [Executive Producer]: Louis M. Heyward, Produced by: Harry Fine, Michael Style, Production Manager: Tom Sachs, Assistant Director: Derek Whitehurst, Continuity: Betty Harley, Screenplay by: Tudor Gates, By [Adaptation]: Harry Fine, By [Adaptation]: Tudor Gates, Michael Style, Adapted from J. Sheridan Le Fanu's story: J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Director of Photography: Moray Grant, Camera Operator: Neil Binney, Editor: James Needs, Art Director: Scott MacGregor, Construction Manager: Bill Greene, Costume Designer: Brian Cox, Wardrobe Mistress: Laura Nightingale, Make-up Supervisor: Tom Smith, Hairdressing Supervisor: Pearl Tipaldi, Music Composed by: Harry Robinson, Musical Supervisor: Philip Martell, Recording Director: Tony Lumkin, Sound Recordist: Claude Hitchcock, Dubbing Mixer: Dennis Whitlock, Sound Editor: Roy Hyde, Studio: Associated British Elstree Studios
Cast
(20)
Ingrid Pitt (Marcilla/Carmilla/Mircalla), George Cole (Roger Morton), Kate O'Mara (Mme Perrodot, the governess), Peter Cushing (General Spielsdorf), Ferdy Mayne (the doctor), Douglas Wilmer (Baron Joachim Hartog), Madeline Smith (Emma Morton), Dawn Addams (the countess), Jon Finch (Carl Ebhardt), Pippa Steele (Laura Spielsdorf), Kirsten Betts (1st vampire), Janet Key (Gretchin, the Morton's maid), Harvey Hall (Renton, the Morton's butler), John Forbes-Robertson (man in black), Charles Farrell (Kurt, landlord of inn), Shelagh Wilcocks (housekeeper), Graham James (1st young man), Tom Browne (2nd young man), Joanna Shelley (woodman's daughter), Olga James (village girl)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v19 n1 2022 Pages: 22-44Title: Vampire Lovers and Hammer's post-1970 production strategyAuthor: BARNETT, Vincent L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Considers the artistic merits and commercial performance of 'The Vampire Lovers' (1970), the production of which was subcontracted by Hammer to Fantale Films, before discussing Hammer's financial performance in the late 1960s and early 1970s and the production strategy adopted by the company ahead of its decline in the later 1970s.
In: Cinema Retro v3 n8 2007 Page: 11
Title: Hammer censored!Author: KINSEY, Wayne Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief discussion on how the introduction of a new system of certification by the British Board of Film Censors in 1970 i mpacted on Hammer Films, allowing them to make more films th at mixed sex and horror, such as The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Cinema Retro v1 n3 Autumn 2005 Pages: 12-14
Title: There's something about Maddy: the small adventures of a...Author: SMITH, Madeline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...very tiny star". Madeline Smith recounts how she got started in the film business and her memories of filming The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Cinema Retro v1 n3 Autumn 2005 Page: 14,45
Title: The Vampire LoversAuthor: GREAVES, Tim Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief appraisal of the making of the Hammer horror film The VAMPIRE LOVERS.
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n7 August 2003 Page: 45
Title: The laserphile: scary tricks and treatsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 86
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Shivers n91 Aug/Sep 2001 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Shivers - n91 Aug/Sep 2001: no known title]Author: PITT, Ingrid Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: The House that Hammer Built n7 February 1998 Pages: 380-385
Title: The vampire loversArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Detailed analysis of The VAMPIRE LOVERS, including script extracts
In: Filmfax n61 Jun/Jul 1997 Page: 61,62
Title: The Vampire LoversAuthor: DEL VECCHIO, Deborah Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming v17 n3 December 1970 Page: 56;59
Title: [Films and Filming - v17 n3 December 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 16 Sep 1970 Page: 23
Title: [Variety - 16 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3282 5 Sep 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3282 5 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v37 n441 October 1970 Pages: 207-208
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v37 n441 October 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Today's Cinema n9772 20 Jan 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9772 20 Jan 1970: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Today's Cinema n9838 11 Sep 1970 Page: 8
Title: [Today's Cinema - n9838 11 Sep 1970: no known title]Language: English
In: Page: 15
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: On prod.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Beyond Hammer: British horror cinema since 1970Author: ROSE, James Pages: 174 p.
Title: Ingrid Pitt, queen of horror: the complete career
Author: COTTER, Robert Michael 'Bobb'
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8170 FeetBFI identifier: C-183995
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(3)
Description: PositiveBFI identifier: C-183994
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8189 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-183996
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8170 FeetBFI identifier: C-183995
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)