This was about the only Hammer vampire film that I hadn't seen.After searching high & low I was able to procure a copy. Settled into a chair, turned the lights down,slapped the video in and was treated to a very disappointing movie.
At the time this movie was released Hammer was slowly dying as a major film organization.Reliance on nudity(hey, I like it!)was stressed more so than plots at that stage.This has nudity and a very thin plot.
What we have is the good twin /bad twin mistaken identity plot with vampirism,suggested lesbianism and nudity tossed in.There are no real surprises in this film except for the casting of real life twins.(They can't act but they can shed their clothes).The plot is very predictable and boredom sets in quickly.You don't care about any of the characters which dooms a movie quickly.
Peter Cushing's wife had died previously to the start of this film. He looks haggard and clearly beaten down. His performance as a witchfinder is excellent.
The film does have a lush look and the musical score is excellent.But all in all you'd be better off seeing Vampire Circus.Giving this a 3.
At the time this movie was released Hammer was slowly dying as a major film organization.Reliance on nudity(hey, I like it!)was stressed more so than plots at that stage.This has nudity and a very thin plot.
What we have is the good twin /bad twin mistaken identity plot with vampirism,suggested lesbianism and nudity tossed in.There are no real surprises in this film except for the casting of real life twins.(They can't act but they can shed their clothes).The plot is very predictable and boredom sets in quickly.You don't care about any of the characters which dooms a movie quickly.
Peter Cushing's wife had died previously to the start of this film. He looks haggard and clearly beaten down. His performance as a witchfinder is excellent.
The film does have a lush look and the musical score is excellent.But all in all you'd be better off seeing Vampire Circus.Giving this a 3.