Vampyros Lesbos (Lesbian Vampires: The Heiress of Dracula) (1970)

50% of critics liked it
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Director Jesus Franco's surrealistic reworking of Bram Stoker's short story "Dracula's Guest" has acquired a substantial cult following due to its hallucinatory erotic imagery and a sexy performance by Soledad Miranda as vampiric Princess Nadine Korody. Ewa Stroemberg stars as Linda Westinghouse, an… More Director Jesus Franco's surrealistic reworking of Bram Stoker's short story "Dracula's Guest" has acquired a substantial cult following due to its hallucinatory erotic imagery and a sexy performance by Soledad Miranda as vampiric Princess Nadine Korody. Ewa Stroemberg stars as Linda Westinghouse, an American working in a Turkish legal firm. Lucy is plagued and thrilled by a series of erotic dreams concerning a mysterious vampire woman who seduces her before feeding on her blood. When she travels to an island to settle Princess Korody's inheritance, Lucy recognizes the beautiful woman as the vampire from her dreams. A poetic, arty horror film which begs comparison to the work of French director Jean Rollin and Spaniard Jose Larraz, Vampyros Lesbos is an ode to indulgent, funereal excess and is among the most peculiar, gripping films of Franco's career. Dennis Price and Paul Muller co-star, while Franco appears as a hotel porter. Various versions run 89, 82, and 78 minutes. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: Jesus Franco
Written By: Jesus Franco, Jaime Chávarri
Genres: Horror, Art House & International, Cult Movies

In Theaters: Dec 31, 1970 Wide
On DVD: Oct 19, 2004
Studio: Floralva Exclusivas

Critic Reviews

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Extremely prolific and generally untalented, Jess Franco is the Spanish Ed Wood, albeit without Wood's gift for humorously inane dialogue.
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
Try to locate a narrative, and the whole thing dissolves; better to take the lead of Heidrum Kussin's buxom, straitjacketed Reinfeld, who emerges from the reverie bewildered and aroused.
Essi Berelian, Total Film
Jess Franco's 1970 erotic horror has become a cult landmark in Eurotrash entertainment.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Never rising above an exploitation film.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
As filtered through the drug-bombed haze of Jesus Franco, this mixture of vampires and sun-drenched Riviera setting is nonsense from the get-go, but if you like a little soft gore with your soft core, this is the movie for you.
Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
a pyscho-sexadelic celebration of soft-core lesbianism and vampire lore.

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Rubia Carolina .

A enjoyable and sensual watching with visible fake blood, some exaggerated interpretation and all the kitsch a B movie type can offer. Different from what you would expect of any vampyre movie, in Vampyros Lesbos most scenes are in a sunny and paradisiac outside and the plot is… More
A enjoyable and sensual watching with visible fake blood, some exaggerated interpretation and all the kitsch a B movie type can offer. Different from what you would expect of any vampyre movie, in Vampyros Lesbos most scenes are in a sunny and paradisiac outside and the plot is insteresting, playing with "reality" and imagination. *Soledad Miranda was terrific beautiful.
El Hombre I

This film exploring erotic obsession is among the more famous and respected of prolific Spanish director Jesus Franco, who is also known for his "bad taste." Falling somewhere between arthouse and grindhouse, it's too trashy for some while too personal or difficult for… More
This film exploring erotic obsession is among the more famous and respected of prolific Spanish director Jesus Franco, who is also known for his "bad taste." Falling somewhere between arthouse and grindhouse, it's too trashy for some while too personal or difficult for others If you are a Franco fan, you know this one already. The film has a huge cult following and deservedly so. A good example of 1970s-era Euro-Horrotica. If you have been thinking of seeing your first Franco film, this is a good choice. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view&current=vampyroslesbosframe04im4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/vampyroslesbosframe04im4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Tsubaki S

This a unique movie for 3 simple reasons: -Soledad Miranda is so damn hot she could melt the poles in minutes (a shame she passed away so early) -Jess Franco always creative camera work -One of the most, if not the most, psychodelic soundtrack mankind has recorded Franco was a… More
This a unique movie for 3 simple reasons: -Soledad Miranda is so damn hot she could melt the poles in minutes (a shame she passed away so early) -Jess Franco always creative camera work -One of the most, if not the most, psychodelic soundtrack mankind has recorded Franco was a soft-core director, no questioning there, but with a sharp eye for exotic visuals. If you want some euro-trash-camp that is both delirious and fun to watch don't hesitate to get this one.
Cindy I

A mildy titillating, but ultimately lame vampire flick from Jess Franco. The base story is similar to the original Stoker novel. A lady lawyer, Linda Westinghouse, goes to a mysterious woman's island home to probate a will for her. What she doesn't know is that the mystery… More
A mildy titillating, but ultimately lame vampire flick from Jess Franco. The base story is similar to the original Stoker novel. A lady lawyer, Linda Westinghouse, goes to a mysterious woman's island home to probate a will for her. What she doesn't know is that the mystery woman is actually a vampire -- the implication is that she was turned by, and was the mistress of, Count Dracula. But this lady likes to walk on the wild side, and prefers her own kind -- that is, she likes women over men, hates men as a matter of fact. Features some softcore "girl-on-girl" action, a soundtrack that some find groovy but irritated me, and a snoozefest of an onstage striptease number. Very slow and dull in places, and confusing in others, in that two of the main female characters are almost identical. Some of the worst blood effects I've seen. Either the blood looks like raspberry Kool-Aid or red cake frosting. Set in Istanbul, in German with English subtitles.
Michael S

Caught this on late night cable, and couldn't turn it off. It really wasn't that bad!
David L

The title really gives away the film here, its about lesbian vampirism. The two beautiful actresses Soledad Miranda (rip) and Ewa Strømberg get all sensual on us, undressing quite often and all is fine. Ewa is not so certain if she wants to turn into a vampire though. Thats is pretty… More
The title really gives away the film here, its about lesbian vampirism. The two beautiful actresses Soledad Miranda (rip) and Ewa Strømberg get all sensual on us, undressing quite often and all is fine. Ewa is not so certain if she wants to turn into a vampire though. Thats is pretty much the story with the film also being a loose remake of Dracula . It is stitched together a bit incoherent, of course. as only Franco can do. What makes it pleasurable to watch is the incredible surreal feel of it, the psychedelia, its quite like taking acid I guess. Franco himself also had a hand in the fantastic score which is worth buying on cd if you can find it. I have to admit I don't know what to compare this film too, its a surreal film with a dreamlike atmosphere. I would say this film is more of a experience and the kind of film you don't see anymore. You also get Soledad Miranda who life was cut short way to early. She could say more with a look than most actors can with a page of dialogue. To sum up here, this isn't a film for everyone but if your looking for something off the beaten path this is worth checking out.