Vampyres

Vampyres

Year: 1974

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: José Ramón Larraz

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGothic and eerie haunting horrorGory gruesome and slasher horrorCreepy chilling and terrifying horror

The film follows two bisexual female vampires who roam the English countryside, using sensual charm to lure unsuspecting motorists. They indulge in carnal pleasures before turning their victims into victims of the grave, seducing and murdering each passerby they encounter.

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Timeline & Setting – Vampyres (1974)

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Time period

Location

English countryside, rural country house, dilapidated estate

The story unfolds at a dilapidated country house set in the English countryside, surrounded by fields and trees that create a sense of isolation. The estate itself feels like a relic, with creaking rooms and a wine cellar that becomes central to the terror. Nearby, a caravan and wooded paths contribute to a claustrophobic atmosphere and the impression of a place with a dark history.

🏚️ Haunted 🌳 Rural 🏠 Estate

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Main Characters – Vampyres (1974)

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John (Brian Deacon)

A young traveler accompanying Harriet; he camps near the estate and tries to keep the situation under control. He is practical and protective, but ultimately becomes a victim of Fran and Miriam. His attempt to flee underscores the predatory reach of the house.

🧭 Adventure 🗡️ Danger

Harriet (Sally Faulkner)

Wary and observant, Harriet senses something off about the house and the women. She notices odd occurrences and pursues clues, though she cannot prevent the horror. Her perspective drives the sense that something uncanny inhabits the estate.

🕵️‍♀️ Suspicion 🫥 Fear

Fran (Marianne Morris)

One of the vampires, Fran exudes a seductiveirresistible charm while hiding a brutal, predatory nature. Her relationship with Miriam blends intimacy with violence as she moves through the night feeding on victims. She shapes the violence that unfolds at the estate.

🩸 Vampire 💃 Seduction

Miriam (Anulka Dziubinska)

Fran's partner in vampirism, Miriam balances passion with menace. She participates in the murders and shows a complicated mix of attachment and danger. Her presence deepens the moral ambiguity of the vampires’ actions.

🩸 Vampire 💕 Complicity

Ted (Murray Brown)

A middle-aged man who becomes entangled with the estate after a roadside accident. He suffers from anemia and becomes a key target for the vampires. His frailty highlights the vulnerability of outsiders drawn to the house.

🧭 Stranger 🩸 Victim

Rupert (Karl Lanchbury)

A young man lured to the house and murdered there, his death marking another step in the estate’s pattern of predation. His presence emphasizes the reach of the vampires’ scheme over unsuspecting visitors.

🔪 Victim 🧭 Outsider

Estate Agent (Gerald Case)

A real estate agent who embodies the business side of selling the haunted property. His involvement at the end underscores the ongoing market for the estate despite its eerie reputation.

🏚️ Real estate 🕵️‍♂️ Mystery

American Lady (Bessie Love)

An elderly American visitor part of the couple interested in purchasing the property. Her presence hints at the global interest in the house and how its legend extends beyond local lore.

🗺️ Visitor 🧭 International

American Man (Elliott Sullivan)

The male companion of the American couple, another visitor who becomes entangled in the estate’s danger. His experience mirrors that of the other guests who encounter the vampires.

🗺️ Visitor 🩸 Victim

Playboy (Michael Byrne)

A self-assured suitor drawn to the house, whose charm quickly gives way to a brutal fate. His encounter reinforces the lure-and-kill dynamic of the vampires.

💋 Seduction 🔪 Murder

Receptionist (Margaret Heald)

A minor character whose routine presence in the estate heightens the contrast between ordinary life and the unfolding horror. Her role contributes to the estate’s lived-in atmosphere.

💼 Routine 🕯️ Mystery

Manager (Douglas Jones)

An estate manager who frames the property as a business site before it becomes a scene of violence. His role adds to the portrayal of the house as a transactional place that harbors danger.

🏢 Authority 🕵️‍♂️ Mystery

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Major Themes – Vampyres (1974)

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🧛‍♀️ Vampirism

Fran and Miriam become vampires after death and prey on unsuspecting visitors. Their feeding is intertwined with a disturbing intimacy, turning desire into danger. The film uses vampiric predation to explore themes of immortality, hunger, and the erosion of humanity.

💋 Seduction and danger

The two women lure victims through sexuality and charm, using attraction as a trap. This seductive to deadly dynamic blurs trust and reality, showing how appearances can mask brutal predation. The tension comes from desire that quickly turns into violence.

🏚️ Isolation and haunting

The estate’s seclusion heightens fear, making the house feel like a trap for the living. Nightly rituals, eerie lights, and the sense of a violent past haunt every visit. The haunting is anchored in the place itself, rather than traditional supernatural ghosts.

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