The Carmilla Movie

Five years after the series, Laura pursues a career in journalism while Carmilla lives as a human again. Laura is plagued by nightmares that are revealed to be visions of Carmilla's past, and Carmilla's vampiric vitality—her humanity, the Spark—begins to fade. The pair sense a connection between Laura's dreams and Carmilla's fading condition.

Realizing the Nightmare visions may be tied to Carmilla's waning humanity, Laura and their friends prepare to search for answers. They decide to travel to a mansion in Austria to seek guidance from the spirits and the ghosts who haunt Carmilla's past. The journey marks the start of the central quest to unlock the Ash Moon Ritual.

The group arrives at the Austrian mansion and is greeted by Carmilla's ghosts—the girls sacrificed in her mother's rituals who cannot cross over. They explain their longing for release and the existence of a ritual that could free them. The setting is charged with eerie memories as the past bleeds into the present.

The ghosts reveal the Ash Moon Ritual: Carmilla must willingly surrender her mortality by channeling it into a gem, which must then be destroyed to free the spirits. The ritual comes at a steep cost—Carmilla's life and humanity could be lost forever. The group contemplates the moral and personal consequences of such a sacrifice.

At a masquerade hosted by the ghosts, Carmilla begins to channel her humanity into the gem. Before the process can be completed, the gem is stolen, undermining the plan. The theft raises the stakes as the souls wait and the true saboteur remains at large.

Elle Sheridan—the friend and former centuries-ago lover—reappears as the thief and mastermind. She admits she has orchestrated Laura's nightmares and intends to steal Carmilla's life to restore her own. She cares little for the collateral damage, including trapping other ghosts in the nightmare realm.

Elle casts all but one of the ghosts—along with LaFontaine—into the nightmare realm and confines them to the mansion. She stalks Laura and the others, using psychological torment to force obedience and to draw out the stolen gem's whereabouts. The confrontation escalates as the mansion becomes a battleground between dreams and reality.

Laura discovers that the nightmare realm is a dimension that forces captives to relive their worst memories as a personal hell. Carmilla's memory surfaces—Elle's betrayal—showing the depth of the rift between them. The pair resolve to rescue the remaining ghosts and restore balance.

Laura and Carmilla work to rescue the other ghosts and their friends from the nightmare realm, setting the stage for a final attempt at the Ash Moon Ritual. The team reassembles, ready to face the consequences of losing the gem and the cost of freeing the spirits. The tension peaks as they prepare for one last confrontation.

Elle interrupts again, forcing a knife on Carmilla and demanding the gem. Laura pleads for mercy, but the moment is shattered until Mel shoots Elle, allowing the ritual to proceed. The ritual succeeds, and the ghosts are released to the afterlife.

Back in Toronto, Carmilla and Laura discuss their future together. Carmilla remains a vampire, but Laura is unafraid, affirming their love and commitment. The two begin to plan life beyond the battles they've faced.

The credits hint at future adventures, including a discovery of the Fountain of Youth and the possibility that Laura and Carmilla may have a baby. The couple's journey suggests they will continue to face new wonders and challenges side by side. The tone sets up optimism for long-term partnership.

In the post-credits scene, Mattie’s spirit warns Carmilla that the anglerfish entity from Silas is female and has laid eggs. This revelation hints at a forthcoming adventure and ongoing danger. Carmilla brims with readiness for the next quest alongside Laura.