Vampyres (1974)
7/10
Vampires and exploitation. Two bites in the right direction.
27 August 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Popular semi-porno Vampire flick that has gained many attention in the new millennium mainly because of it's cult status and because it has been banned for many years. Thanks to the magic of the DVD system, "Vampyres" can be watched all around the world.

I'm glad I found a VHS copy many years ago because I can objectively say that this is a movie that deserves to be watched in order to appreciate the magic of ultra low budget combined with Gothic Horror.

First, this one shouldn't be watched as a straight Horror movie because it isn't. The movie's intention is to display erotic Horror with every man's fantasy : beautiful vampire seductresses. In that aspect, the movie delivers expectations because the sex scenes are steamy and very well done.

Marianne Morris and Anulka Dziubinska are impressive beauties. I wonder why they didn't pursue a longer acting career. They had the elements to become cult status actresses. Their beautiness can't be compared.

The gore is not as explicit as you may think but at least it's done with a heart. The highlight gore scene in the movie is the menage a trois between the girls and their unfortunate male curious visitor, who ends up being brutally stabbed. A pleasant death if you ask.

Overall I can't truly recommend this movie because it's not genre defining or has memorable scenes but if you are into exploitation and vampyres, this is the best you can get. Recommended only for people who are not easily offended. There isn't room for Dracula in this one.
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