Carmilla
Synopsis
In 19th-century Styria, isolated Laura's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Laura's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Laura's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denise Templeton, Tom LePine
- Screenplay & Story
- Denise Templeton, Tom LePine
- Original Title
- Carmilla
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denise Templeton, Tom LePine
Denise Templeton, Tom LePine
Department Leadership Roster
Denise Templeton
Director
Tom LePine
Director
Denise Templeton
Writer
Tom LePine
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmilla
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What is Carmilla about?
In 19th-century Styria, isolated Laura's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Laura's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Laura's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
Who directed Carmilla?
Carmilla was directed by Denise Templeton, Tom LePine.
Who stars in Carmilla?
The principal cast of Carmilla includes Stacia Crawford, Marina Morgan, Bootsie Cairns, Dawn Marie Psaltis.
When was Carmilla released and how long is it?
Carmilla was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.