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Vampire Lovers (The) (Blu-ray) (1970)
IF YOU DARE ... taste the deadly passion of the BLOOD-NYMPHS!Director: Roy Ward Baker
Year of Copyright: 1970
Year of Production: 1970
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by actress Ingrid Pitt, director Roy Ward Baker, and screenwriter Tudor Gates, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by critics Jonathan Rigby and Marcus Hearn (2014)
(3) Audio Commentary by film historian/author Dr. Steve Haberman and film historian/filmmaker Constantine Nasr (2021) -
Extras:"The Rapture of Cruelty: Carmilla in Classic Cinema" 2021 audio essay by Steve Haberman, read by actress Madeline Smith (alternate audio track over the first 52:39 of the film)
"To Love a Vampire" 2021 introduction by actress Madeline Smith (15:53)
"Carnal Crimson" 2021 interview with critic Kim Newman (19:05)
"Fangs for the Memories" 2021 interview with film historian/author Jonathan Rigby (24:31)
"Feminine Fantastique: Resurrecting The Vampire Lovers” 2013 discussion of the adaptations (9:56)
"New Blood: Hammer Enters the ‘70s" 2014 featurette (26:22)
"Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover" 2013 interview (20:32)
"Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts Read by Ingrid Pitt (London, 2003) (12:05)
Deleted Shot of the Opening Beheading (1:22)
Trailers From Hell: Mick Garris On "The Vampire Lovers" (2:34)
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
U.S. Radio Spots (1:25)
Photo Galleries (15:05):
- Movie Stills
- Behind-The-Scenes Stills
- Posters
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original camera negative.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover.
When originally released, several parts of nudity were edited out with a runtime of 91:06. Scream Factory have set up a replacement program featuring the shots intact. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Roy Ward Baker, actress Ingrid Pitt and screenwriter Tudor Gates, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
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Extras:“Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover” 2013 interview (20:35)
"Feminine Fantastique: Resurrecting The Vampire Lovers” 2013 discussion of the adaptations (9:52)
“Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts read by Ingrid Pitt (2003) (12:05)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
Radio Spot (0:51)
Still Gallery (8:18) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The background accompanying the reading of "Carmilla" is not the same as on the R1 DVD. (It used colour photos, which are not in the present photo gallery either.)
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by actress Ingrid Pitt, director Roy Ward Baker, and screenwriter Tudor Gates, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by critics Jonathan Rigby and Marcus Hearn (2014)
(3) Audio Commentary by film historian/author Dr. Steve Haberman and film historian/filmmaker Constantine Nasr (2021) -
Extras:"The Rapture of Cruelty: Carmilla in Classic Cinema" 2021 audio essay by Steve Haberman, read by actress Madeline Smith (alternate audio track over the first 52:39 of the film)
"To Love a Vampire" 2021 introduction by actress Madeline Smith (15:53)
"Carnal Crimson" 2021 interview with critic Kim Newman (19:05)
"Fangs for the Memories" 2021 interview with film historian/author Jonathan Rigby (24:31)
"Feminine Fantastique: Resurrecting The Vampire Lovers” 2013 discussion of the adaptations (9:56)
"New Blood: Hammer Enters the ‘70s" 2014 featurette (26:22)
"Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover" 2013 interview (20:32)
"Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts Read by Ingrid Pitt (London, 2003) (12:05)
Deleted Shot of the Opening Beheading (1:22)
Trailers From Hell: Mick Garris On "The Vampire Lovers" (2:34)
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
U.S. Radio Spots (1:25)
Photo Galleries (15:05):
- Movie Stills
- Behind-The-Scenes Stills
- Posters
- Lobby Cards -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K scan from the original camera negative.
All extras are in HD.
Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover.
When originally released, several parts of nudity were edited out with a runtime of 91:06. Scream Factory have set up a replacement program featuring the shots intact. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Roy Ward Baker, actress Ingrid Pitt and screenwriter Tudor Gates, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
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Extras:“Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover” 2013 interview (20:35)
"Feminine Fantastique: Resurrecting The Vampire Lovers” 2013 discussion of the adaptations (9:52)
“Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts read by Ingrid Pitt (2003) (12:05)
Theatrical Trailer (2:18)
Radio Spot (0:51)
Still Gallery (8:18) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz/24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The background accompanying the reading of "Carmilla" is not the same as on the R1 DVD. (It used colour photos, which are not in the present photo gallery either.)
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by actress Ingrid Pit, director Roy Ward Baker, and screenwriter Tudor Gates, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003)
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Extras:2003 passages from Sheridan Le Fanu's "Carmilla", the short story on which the film is based, read by star Ingrid Pitt, accompanied by a video montage of rare color photos from the film (12:05)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5021456181230
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by actress Ingrid Pitt, screenwriter Tudor Gates, and director Roy Ward Baker, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (in English with optional German subtitles) (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Dr. Ing. Rolf Giesen & Volker Kronz (in German) (2016) -
Extras:"Resurrecting the Vampire Lovers" 2016 documentary (in English with optional German subtitles) (9:52)
“Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover” 2013 interview (in English with optional German subtitles) (20:34)
“Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts Read by Ingrid Pitt in 2003 (in English with optional German subtitles) (12:04)
American Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:16)
US Radio Spot #1 (0:51)
US Radio Spot #2 (0:29)
Still Galleries:
- German Advertising (1:04)
- American Pressbook (6:28)
- British Pressbook (3:08)
- Film Programs (2:22)
- Picture Gallery (4:20) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible cover.
Title: Gruft Der Vampire.. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by actress Ingrid Pitt, screenwriter Tudor Gates and director Roy Ward Baker, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (in English with optional German subtitles) (2003)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historians Dr. Ing. Rolf Giesen & Volker Kronz (in German) (2016) -
Extras:"Resurrecting the Vampire Lovers" 2016 documentary (in English with optional German subtitles) (9:52)
“Madeline Smith: Vampire Lover” 2013 interview (in English with optional German subtitles) (20:34)
“Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu (1872)" excerpts Read by Ingrid Pitt in 2003 (in English with optional German subtitles) (12:04)
American Theatrical Trailer (2:19)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:16)
US Radio Spot #1 (0:51)
US Radio Spot #2 (0:29)
Still Galleries:
- German Advertising (1:04)
- American Pressbook (6:28)
- British Pressbook (3:08)
- Film Programs (2:22)
- Picture Gallery (4:20) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:BD Title: Gruft Der Vampire.Comes with a reversible cover.
Also available as a Mediabook which comes with a DVD copy. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by critics Jonathan Rigby and Marcus Hearn (2014)
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Extras:“New Blood: Hammer Enters the ‘70s” 2014 featurette (25:15)
2014 restoration comparisons (5:19)
Trailer (2:12)
Stills Gallery (6:14) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The master has had additional cleanup and stabilization applied to the 2003 restoration.
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the Scream Factory CE for the best set of extras and the German releases for the full uncut version and an exclusive commentary (in German only).
There two versions of this film:
(1.) Hammer’s original UK version (91 minutes).
(2.) The AIP US cut (88 minutes).
The uncut version was restored in 2003 by MGM and all DVD and Blu-ray versions are based on this restoration. It is missing a few seconds from the pre-credits sequence which are present on the German BDs, but are taken from an inferior SD source.
Also, when originally released, the Scream Factory CE was missing a single shot of frontal nudity from the bathtub scene. Scream is aware of the problem and have set up a replacement program (details can be found here). According to the replacement email: "The corrected disc can be identified by an "R1," which appears around the ring of the Blu-ray disc."
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation. However, the footage is available to watch separately on the disc as a special feature. Also when originally released, some of the nudity was edited out (91:06)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Shout! Factory - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation (91:21)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation. However, the footage is available to watch separately on the disc as a special feature. Also when originally released, some of the nudity was edited out (91:06)
- Blu-ray ALL America- Shout! Factory - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation (91:21)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Shock Entertainment - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation
- Blu-ray B Germany- Anolis - No cuts - 2003 restoration with around 6 seconds of additional footage from a different source, of the vampire's severed head hitting the ground (91:16)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Hansesound - No cuts - 2003 restoration with around 6 seconds of additional footage from a different source, of the vampire's severed head hitting the ground (91:16)
- Blu-ray B Digitally Restored United Kingdom- Final Cut - Yes - 2003 restoration missing around 6 seconds of footage from a decapitation (91:21)
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Comparison added by Nigel_Badnell on 16/02/13
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 21/03/22UPDATE LOG:
16/02/13: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
23/04/13: Shout! Factory added.
27/04/13: Shout! Factory release is region free.
10/05/13: Added Shout! Factory cuts info and noted different video accompanying "Carmilla" reading.
07/02/18: Added the UK disc.
18/06/18: Updated the notes on versions.
07/10/20: German release (Hansesound) added & both German versions confirmed fully uncut. Notes slightly updated.
03/12/21: Dates.
30/12/21: Addition of the Scream Factory CE.
01/01/22: Addition of the Caps-A-Holic link.
05/01/22: Added missing run times and extras info.
09/01/22: Revised note about replacement.
08/02/22: Added link to replacement program for Scream Factory Collector's Edition.
21/03/22: Added times of replacement disc for US and Canada. Plus, adjusted times for 3 extras that were off 1-2 seconds.
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