The Vampire Lovers

The Vampire Lovers, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling, takes its characters as seriously as it takes its plot. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 227 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ingrid Pitt's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Vampire Lovers is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Vampire Lovers trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. 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. The performances from Ingrid Pitt and Peter Cushing give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It hit screens in 1970. The performances in The Vampire Lovers do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in The Vampire Lovers. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Ingrid Pitt anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

The Vampire Lovers was released in 1970, directed by Roy Ward Baker. The full 91-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.