The Velvet Vampire
Directed by Stephanie Rothman
A married couple are invited to the desert home of bisexual female vampire Diane LeFanu, not realizing she’s a centuries-old bloodsucker keen on adding them both to her stable of lovers. Female vampires who swing both ways have been a staple of the genre since Sheridan LeFanu’s “Carmilla” and 1936’s DRACULA’S DAUGHTER. But THE VELVET VAMPIRE stands out for being one of the few such tales directed by a woman, in this instance cult director Stephanie Rothman (TERMINAL ISLAND) who mixes gauzy erotic dream sequences, comedy and nightmarish neck-biting in very fun fashion.
A married couple are invited to the desert home of a bisexual female vampire.
Cast: Michael Blodgett, Sherry E. DeBoer, Celeste Yarnall
Member Reviews
Bloodless acting.
You're getting a 70s movie. The acting is really shabby and the dialogue is very poor. However, I understood the premise they were going for, I just wish it was executed better. If they had delved deeper into Diane and Susan's sexuality, it could've been a way better movie. Susan's reluctance to accept her lust for Diane would've been a more interesting plot. Still, it was a fun watch and there was humor in spots that were probably not intentional. I rated it higher for the themes it wanted to go into, and the overall experience was enjoyable. If there was a remake of this with a higher budget and better acting, it could be another bi-curious vampire classic.
Drive my dune buggy.
I liked this. It's not especially scary but it's a good watch.
What happened to dune buggies? You never see them anymore. This movie also has a vampire in it, a vampire so dedicated to the thrill of the hunt that she’s willing to take the bus.