[Horror Queers Podcast] Entering the World of Hammer Horror with ‘The Vampire Lovers’ – Bloody Disgusting

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After having some goofy fun revisiting the 2000 horror filmUrban Legends: Final Cut, we then had a surprisingly serious discussion over Paul Verhoevens misunderstood flopShowgirls(yes, we know this isnt horror, but give us a break, will ya?). Now we are closing out September with our first foray into Hammer Horror: Roy Ward Bakers 1970 lesbian vampire filmThe Vampire Lovers!

The film sees seductive vampire (with lesbian tendencies) Carmilla Karnstein (Ingrid Pitt) target the beautiful and the rich in 19th century Styria.

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Episode 93 The Vampire Lovers (1970)

On this weeks episode, were making our first foray into Hammer Horror with a journey to 19th century Styria in Roy Ward Bakers The Vampire Lovers. Joining us for the discussion is Scarred for Life co-host Mary Beth McAndrews, who brings her own passion for vampires to the episode.

After a brief crash course on Hammer Horror, well laud the performances of Ingrid Pitt as the thrice-named anti-heroic vampire Marcilla/Carmilla/Mircalla, marvel at the unusual vampire lore (shrouds?!), and lament the lack of any interesting male characters (though that is undoubtedly the point).

Plus, Mary Beth leads us in a frank discussion of bisexuality and the vampire sub-genres relationship to it, which isnt too shocking considering this film is sexy af.

Cross outThe Vampire Lovers!

Coming up on Wednesday: Now that were in October, were kicking off the month with something a bit more light-hearted in Todd Strauss-Schulsons 2015 meta-slasher The Final Girls!

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