How to watch the Karnstein (Hammer) films in order
There are 3 Karnstein (Hammer) films, about 4.5 hours in total. The first was released in 1970, the latest in 1971. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
A series of vampire films produced by Hammer Films featuring the Karnstein family, beginning with The Vampire Lovers in 1970 and its sequels.
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The Vampire Lovers (1970)
4 Oct 1970 · 91 min
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace fo
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Lust for a Vampire (1971)
17 Jan 1971 · 91 min
In 1830, the Karnstein heirs use the blood of an innocent to bring forth the evil that is the beautiful Mircalla - or as she was in 1710, Carmilla. The nearby Finishing School offers rich pickings not only in in the blood of nubile young ladies but also with the headmaster who is desperate to become Mircalla's disciple, and the equally besotted and even more foolish author Richard Lestrange.
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Twins of Evil (1971)
17 Oct 1971 · 87 min
While dabbling in Satanism, Count Karstein resurrects Mircalla Karnstein who initiates him into vampirism. As a rash of deaths afflicts the village, Gustav the head of Puritan group leads his men to seek out and destroy the pestilence. One of his twin nieces has become inflicted with the witchcraft but Gustav's zeal and venom has trapped the innocent Maria, threatening her with a tortuous executio
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.