Carmilla
“Destroyed by a kiss”
Synopsis
In 19th-century Styria, isolated teen Lara's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Lara's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Lara's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Carmilla | Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheridan Le Fanu, Emily Harris
- Original Score
- Philip Selway
- Original Title
- Carmilla
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- Bird Flight Films, Fred Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Harris
Sheridan Le Fanu, Emily Harris
Philip Selway
Michael E. Wood
Rebecca Lloyd
Emily Precious, Lizzie Brown, Angus Ball
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Harris
Writer
Emily Harris
Director
Rebecca Lloyd
Editor
Emily Precious
Producer
Lizzie Brown
Producer
Alexandra Walker
Production Design
Michael E. Wood
Director of Photography
Philip Selway
Original Music Composer
John Bright
Costume Design
Paul Round
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmilla
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmilla about?
In 19th-century Styria, isolated teen Lara's quiet life is upended by the arrival of mysterious, beautiful Carmilla, a female vampire with whom she develops an intense, homoerotic bond. As Lara's life slowly drains, themes of forbidden desire, identity, and the supernatural are explored, culminating in Lara's discovery of Carmilla's vampiric nature and a confrontation with her ancient lineage.
Who directed Carmilla?
Carmilla was directed by Emily Harris.
Who stars in Carmilla?
The principal cast of Carmilla includes Hannah Rae, Devrim Lingnau, Tobias Menzies, Greg Wise, Jessica Raine.
When was Carmilla released and how long is it?
Carmilla was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Carmilla make at the box office?
Carmilla grossed $17K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Carmilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmilla was composed by Philip Selway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmilla?
Carmilla holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).