The beginning of the Karnstein trilogy In 1970, one of the main directors of the Hammer studio (who had previously shot “Scars of Dracula”) Roy Ward Baker attempted to turn to the work of “Carmilla” by Sheridan Le Fanu. As a result, this film was released.
“Vampires-lovers” (although it would be more correct to translate “Vampires-lovers”) was the beginning of the so-called Hammer trilogy about the Karnsteins.
In contrast to previous film adaptations of Carmilla, Vampires are the mistresses more openly revealed the theme of attraction between Carmilla and a young attractive girl. In the film there are many scenes with seductive vampires combined with a stunning Gothic component.
The role of the vampire hunter played veteran horror Peter Cushing.
And the role of a seductive vampire was performed by Ingrid Pitt.
"Vampires are mistresses" - a good Gothic film with a very frank for its time theme. But it’s not the best Hammer movie yet. It is not devoid of some procrastination and sagging in the plot. But definitely worth the attention.
7 out of 10