The Transformative Powers of Monstrosity – A List Of Body Horror Films With Trans Allegories
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
The Vampire Lovers (1970)
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.
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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.
Rating:R
Genre:Horror
Written By:Tudor Gates
In Theaters:10/22/1970
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:Hammer Film Productions
Cast
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Ingrid Pitt
Marcilla / Carmilla
Pippa Steel
Laura
Madeline Smith
Emma Morton
Peter Cushing
General von Spielsdorf
George Cole
Roger Morton
Dawn Addams
The Countess
Kate O'Mara
The Governess (Mme. Perrodot)
Douglas Wilmer
Baron Joachim von Hartog
Jon Finch
Carl Ebhardt
Ferdy Mayne
Doctor
Kirsten Lindholm
First Vampire
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