In the 1950s-70s, Hammer films made 12803 vampire films (don't believe me, look it up sometime). And, in practically all these films they followed the same general formula. In other words, each film was a remake or reworking of the same themes they'd done before--though I will admit they still were pretty good films. However, with TWINS OF EVIL, the studio managed to breathe some life into the series (nice choice of words, huh?). Several novel ideas crept into this film that made it creepier and more exciting--as well as quite a bit sexier.
First off, there is no Count Dracula in this film. Hey, he was a great character but he was getting a bit, old, don't you think? Second, the movie starts off one way and quickly changes direction--fooling the audience completely in the process. Third, yes, you do get to see boobies--something some out there might really appreciate, as the ladies were quite lovely.
The film starts with Peter Cushing and his friends running about the countryside in the 17th century (or so the time period would appear)--killing people who are supposedly witches. The problem is that there was no real burden of proof and they just seemed to get off killing pretty poor ladies. When it came to the rich and powerful, they seemed to get a pass--which is unfortunate because Count Karnstein truly is a servant of Satan! So, in other words, you initially just thought that Cushing and his cohorts were bigoted idiots murdering innocents when it turns out that there WERE Satanic vampires that needed killing! In the meantime, Cushing's two identical twin nieces, Frieda and Maria (actual twins, Madeleine and Mary Collinson) come to live with him and his wife after their own parents die. Unfortunately, one of the twins is truly evil and gladly goes out to play with the Count--joining his fan club and becoming a vampire herself. The other sister is sweet and is really screwed later in the film when the Count comes to rescue the evil one from jail (she's awaiting execution) and they replace her with the innocent one! Oh, that sucks. To find out if this ruse works, if the Count survives to go on to his own series of films and how many pairs of boobies you'll see, watch the film for yourself. Be forewarned, though, that if you are just seeing it for the nudity, there isn't all that much and the film actually has the nerve to focus on plot! Overall, some nice changes to the franchise--enough that it makes you actually care about vampire films once again! Yippee!!
First off, there is no Count Dracula in this film. Hey, he was a great character but he was getting a bit, old, don't you think? Second, the movie starts off one way and quickly changes direction--fooling the audience completely in the process. Third, yes, you do get to see boobies--something some out there might really appreciate, as the ladies were quite lovely.
The film starts with Peter Cushing and his friends running about the countryside in the 17th century (or so the time period would appear)--killing people who are supposedly witches. The problem is that there was no real burden of proof and they just seemed to get off killing pretty poor ladies. When it came to the rich and powerful, they seemed to get a pass--which is unfortunate because Count Karnstein truly is a servant of Satan! So, in other words, you initially just thought that Cushing and his cohorts were bigoted idiots murdering innocents when it turns out that there WERE Satanic vampires that needed killing! In the meantime, Cushing's two identical twin nieces, Frieda and Maria (actual twins, Madeleine and Mary Collinson) come to live with him and his wife after their own parents die. Unfortunately, one of the twins is truly evil and gladly goes out to play with the Count--joining his fan club and becoming a vampire herself. The other sister is sweet and is really screwed later in the film when the Count comes to rescue the evil one from jail (she's awaiting execution) and they replace her with the innocent one! Oh, that sucks. To find out if this ruse works, if the Count survives to go on to his own series of films and how many pairs of boobies you'll see, watch the film for yourself. Be forewarned, though, that if you are just seeing it for the nudity, there isn't all that much and the film actually has the nerve to focus on plot! Overall, some nice changes to the franchise--enough that it makes you actually care about vampire films once again! Yippee!!