I remember when I was a teen, about 10 to 15 years ago, watching the few horror movies that public television aired by that time (now they do even less
) and I know I saw a good deal of vampire and Frankenstein movies by then. I loved most of them, and viscerally hated others, but that's not the point now.One of those that created the most lasting impression on me was one based in Le Fanu's Carmilla. This much I remember well. But I'd like to see it again and I don't know which one it is, so I'll tell you what few things I remember to see if anyone can put me on the right track. For starters, I have seen Twins of Evil and Vampire Lovers and it was none of these. In fact, I think it must be newer than these, but I can't be absolutely sure. The reason for this is that I distinctly remember there were bold lesbian scenes involved, where I remember to see two naked women kissing and hugging. At least their full naked legs could be seen with them lying one against the other, in a shot that I think had a very reddish tone, compared to the rest of the movie.
This scene is the thing I remember the best, so it might not be a good sign, but I think I also remember the end sequence when the heroes kill Carmilla. I have read the story later, so I may be actually telling what I imagined from the book, but I think this movie really had the heroes look for Mircalla's tomb in a secret compartment in the abandoned church. Also, I think they used the real names like Village Karnstein and General Spielsdorf. I even think I remember seeing a way leading down to the village.
So the question is: does anyone recall a film that had these ingredients?
I'd be very grateful if you did.
Thanks.
Alex
