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Vampyres: A Tribute To The Ultimate In Erotic Horror Cinema
VAMPYRES (1996): A tribute to the 1974 movie VAMPYRES about two bisexual vampires (Marianne Morris, Anulka) charm unwary victims into joining them at their castle for a midnight snack and more. Complete with many rare photos and detailed information on the movie.
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First published January 1, 1996
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January 10, 2015
A treasure trove of a find for fans of '70s cult cinema and Eurosleaze.
"Vampyres" is a novelization of a surreal 1974 lesbian/vampire erotic/horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz starring the statuesque Marianne Morris and the gorgeous Anulka Dziubinska. The Hammer-esque film (not produced by Hammer) is actually quite good; well shot, atmospheric, and very erotic.
Author Tim Greaves does an outstanding job conveying the atmosphere, look and feel of the film. Although I am not a fan of the so called "God's viewpoint" omniscient narrator (it is jarring when the viewpoint keeps changing within the same scene), the writing is very good.
Some of the passages are downright poetic and the sex scenes are drenched with sensual, cinematic detail. This is a hot book.But where the author really shines is character and backstory. This is not a transcript of the movie, but is a true novelization.
Bottom line: Highly recommended for 70's cult cinema buffs and fans of erotic horror fiction.
"Vampyres" is a novelization of a surreal 1974 lesbian/vampire erotic/horror film directed by José Ramón Larraz starring the statuesque Marianne Morris and the gorgeous Anulka Dziubinska. The Hammer-esque film (not produced by Hammer) is actually quite good; well shot, atmospheric, and very erotic.
Author Tim Greaves does an outstanding job conveying the atmosphere, look and feel of the film. Although I am not a fan of the so called "God's viewpoint" omniscient narrator (it is jarring when the viewpoint keeps changing within the same scene), the writing is very good.
Some of the passages are downright poetic and the sex scenes are drenched with sensual, cinematic detail. This is a hot book.But where the author really shines is character and backstory. This is not a transcript of the movie, but is a true novelization.
Bottom line: Highly recommended for 70's cult cinema buffs and fans of erotic horror fiction.
April 1, 2015
Sex and violence are graphic, but Greaves´ loving descriptions of the Gothic settings create wonderful atmosphere. Hammer should let him novelize Lust for a vampire!
October 13, 2016
Like mentioned in other review, Greaves´ descriptions of the Gothic settings are lovingly and wonderfully atmospheric. Very entertaining.
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